With the VergeSense Occupancy Intelligence Platform, deployment is as flexible and dynamic as your workplace. That’s why, with VergeSense, your sensors will be successfully installed and commissioned within 90 days, the fastest in the sector.
A key component of the installation process is the site survey, which takes place in the scoping part of the process. VergeSense conducts a site visit to survey the environment in order to finalize the network design.
There are three different project scoping exercises— Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Drawings, Detailed Drawings and Site Surveys. The purpose of these exercises is to build a budgetary estimate for clients and to ensure a smooth and efficient process from exploration through implementation.
Each project scoping exercise has its own prerequisites and agenda. In this blog post, we will be delving into site surveys specifically, and what you can expect.
The objective of a site survey is provide the most accurate scope and pricing models and to be proactive in planning for the following:
There are 5 steps that precede a site survey:
Site surveys for active construction sites will be deferred until construction is complete. A VergeSense Project Manager may run a site survey post-sales with prior signed client acknowledgment that this may create project scope changes.
Understandably, as time is valuable and this calls for it, if clients are unable to source additional documentation (Base layer floor plans with furniture layout and Reflected Ceiling Plans including lighting, mechanical, ceiling heights/types in AutoCAD format), the site survey service is our solution for client success.
In order to accurately scope, the site survey is our solution for client success.
Partners must reach out to the VergeSense Partner Management Team to discuss setting site survey standards.
VergeSense currently provides site surveys at no additional cost to clients for projects where the team seems it would support a better implementation experience for the client.
VergeSense submits requests for site surveys to a certified installation vendor. Within 72 hours, the client will be contacted with availability. The site survey will be scheduled upon confirmation of a date/time.
A certified technician from a VergeSense installation vendor, whose name and contact number will be provided.
Access is needed to all areas where sensors and/or gateways would be mounted and located. In cases where cabling is required; such as threshold sensors, ethernet gateways and/or wired sensors, technicians will need server room access.
Technicians bring their own equipment, including a mobile, laptop and, on occasion, a ladder.
Depending on the project scope (i.e. number of sensors, floors, ceiling type/structures), site surveys may vary anywhere from 2 to 8 hours.
Depending on visitor security policies, technicians do not need supervision. Ideally the site point of contact is present throughout the site survey, as unique situations that require discussions are often encountered.
As no physical work is being done during a site survey (visual observations only), conversation level noise should be expected.
Client confirmed onsite access for a site survey no later than a day before the proposed date and time
All parties were prepared for and promptly arrived to the site survey location on the scheduled date and time
Technicians were allowed full access to all floors and areas where sensors and/or gateways are to be mounted.
Site Survey Sensor Mounting Proposal returned within 3-5 business days
A Sensor Mounting Proposal will be generated with the information gathered during the site survey. This will include final sensor design and pricing based on installation requirements and coverage, mounting specs, and any other call-outs.
In some cases, a site survey may result in a higher pricing quote as it allows for more accurate sensor placement based on the complexities of the architecture of a space.
Site surveys help to determine the need for extra sensors and/or gateways, where to run cables (as required), and the different mounting methods necessary.
With final sensor designs and pricing agreed upon after a site survey, an order form and a Statement of Work will be presented to the client. Next step— implementation.
To learn more about the complete VergeSense installation process, check out "What is the VergeSense installation process?"