Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Metrobank Center Grand Hyatt
- Audiovisual
- Information Technology
Discipline 04 · IT & ELV Infrastructure
IT network, ELV and structured cabling design
The network is now the backbone every other building system depends on. We design resilient, scalable IT and extra-low-voltage infrastructure for hotels, offices, residences and resorts.
Overview
Our IT & ELV Infrastructure practice
IHD designs enterprise IT infrastructure that powers modern building operations: resilient, scalable networks and data center facilities that support mission-critical applications.
Audiovisual, security, IoT and guest room systems increasingly run over the same IP network and the same structured cabling plant. Designing IT and ELV infrastructure as one coordinated layer — from telecom rooms and cable pathways to switching and wireless — is what allows those systems to perform and to be managed reliably.
We begin with your business processes and technology roadmap, then design infrastructure that aligns with operational goals and growth — balancing performance requirements with budget realities.
Technical Capabilities
Core specialisations
- 01Structured cabling & ELV pathways
- Fibre backbone, horizontal cabling, telecom rooms and containment planned as the physical layer for every building system.
- 02Network architecture
- LAN, WAN and wireless network design for enterprise environments.
- 03Data center design
- Server rooms, colocation facilities and compute infrastructure.
- 04Wireless solutions
- Enterprise Wi-Fi, private LTE/5G and mobile device management.
- 05Unified communications
- VoIP, video conferencing and collaboration platforms.
- 06Network security
- Firewalls, VPNs and intrusion prevention systems.
- 07Cloud infrastructure
- Hybrid cloud strategy, migration planning and integration.
- 08Storage systems
- SAN, NAS and data backup and recovery solutions.
- 09Infrastructure monitoring
- Network management systems and performance monitoring.
Applications
Where this discipline is applied
Hotels and resorts
Guest and back-of-house networks that carry every hotel system.
Office and bank towers
Enterprise networks for mission-critical business operations.
Residential developments
Shared infrastructure for residents, amenities and building systems.
Server and equipment rooms
Compute, storage and network rooms designed for resilience.
Engineering Methodology
How we deliver
01
Understand
Business processes and the technology roadmap come first.
02
Design
Infrastructure aligned with operations and growth, balanced against budget.
03
Protect
Defense-in-depth and failover mechanisms built into every layer.
04
Transfer
Documentation and knowledge transfer with clear upgrade paths.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What are ELV systems?
Extra-low-voltage (ELV) systems are the low-power technology services in a building: data networks and structured cabling, telephony, Wi-Fi, CCTV, access control, audiovisual and building automation. Planning them together avoids duplicated cabling, overcrowded risers and incompatible systems.
Why does structured cabling need to be designed early?
Cabling routes, telecom rooms and risers occupy physical space and must be coordinated with the architecture and MEP services. Designing the cabling plant early ensures there is room, power and cooling for the network that every other system will depend on.
Do you design hotel networks?
Yes. Hotels and resorts make up a large part of our portfolio, with guest and back-of-house networks carrying Wi-Fi, AV, security, IoT and guest room systems.
What happens after the network is installed?
We provide documentation and knowledge transfer so your IT team can manage the infrastructure long after implementation, with clear upgrade paths as technology needs evolve.
Relevant Projects
IT & ELV Infrastructure projects
10 of our 36 portfolio projects include IT & ELV Infrastructure scope. Each project page lists the disciplines engaged.
Boracay
Crimson Boracay Resort
- Audiovisual
- Acoustics
- Information Technology
- Security
Newport City, Pasay City
Hilton Manila
- Audiovisual
- Information Technology
Related Disciplines
Often designed alongside IT & ELV Infrastructure
03 / Security
Security Systems
CCTV and video analytics, access control, intrusion detection, visitor management and security command centers, designed as one integrated platform.
05 / BMS & IoT
BMS, IoT & Smart Buildings
Building management systems (BMS), energy and power monitoring (EPMS), IoT sensor networks, automation and control, analytics and smart building platforms.
02 / Audiovisual
Audiovisual & Multimedia
Sound reinforcement, display technologies, AV over IP signal distribution, lighting control and media systems engineered for performance and ease of use.
Engagement Desk
Discuss IT & ELV Infrastructure for your project
Share the facility type, location and project stage. The relevant discipline lead will review your brief and respond within one business day.