Planning and design
After validating the technical concept, we transform ideas into clear, actionable plans. GBC® planning means engineering rigor, operational vision, and coordination with all specialties involved in the project. Whether we deliver a single room or an international network of AV spaces, we document every step: topologies, schematics, scenarios, plans, budgets, risks, and workflows — everything needed for a smooth implementation.
AV Planning and Design
Every successful AV project starts with thorough planning. At GBC®, this process is not only technical, but strategic – a blend of operational requirements, international AVIXA/PSNI standards, and coordination with all specialties involved in the execution of the space.
GBC® planning defines what, how, where, and especially why – so that the final solution is scalable, sustainable, and easy to manage.
The stages of the GBC® process include
• Operational analysis: understanding usage flows, equipment life cycles, and the organization’s internal policies;
• Establishing standardization strategies: ideal for multi-site, regional, or global companies;
• Assessing physical and architectural constraints: integration with HVAC, BMS, IT, lighting, and interior design;
• Complete technical documentation: schematics, block diagrams, layout plans, signal topologies, and AV/IT connectivity;
• Professional design: AutoCAD, Revit, BIM – for full compatibility in collaborative environments;
• Defining control and integration protocols: for automation, scenarios, and interoperability;
• Logistics and infrastructure planning: cabling, power, racks, deliveries, work windows;
• Renderings and simulations: 3D visualizations, usage scenarios, and progressive integration;
• Budgeting and techno-financial validation: detailed estimates, correlated with technical options and implementation risks.
Integrated coordination and concrete deliverables
GBC® planning is an integrated, collaborative, and deliverables-oriented approach, ensuring alignment among all relevant stakeholders: beneficiary, architect, interior design, IT, facility, procurement, and operations.
