Government & Public Sector ICAT Consulting
Collections and Conservation Centre
Following the success of our initial engagement, the Museum of Science and Technology retained our ICAT consulting team for the new building project. Building on our established relationship and understanding of their operational and exhibit requirements, we were engaged once again to lead the technology planning and integration effort for the expanded facility.
We defined updated system requirements in collaboration with museum stakeholders and developed comprehensive designs for all audio-visual and security systems, including exhibit technologies, visitor-facing AV experiences, surveillance, access control, and supporting infrastructure. Our team ensured these systems were fully integrated into the architectural and engineering design packages for the new building.
In addition, we managed the coordination of contractors throughout implementation, providing oversight to ensure systems were installed according to design intent, properly integrated across disciplines, and aligned with project timelines. This continuity of involvement helped the museum achieve a consistent, high-quality technology environment across both the original and new facilities.
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ICAT consulting focuses on the planning and integration of Information, Communications, and Audio-Visual Technology within buildings and organizations. It ensures that IT infrastructure, collaboration systems, and AV technologies are designed to work together securely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational needs.
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Ideally, ICAT consulting is engaged early in a project, during the planning or design phase of a new building, renovation, or technology upgrade. Early involvement helps ensure that technology infrastructure, cabling pathways, equipment spaces, and system requirements are properly coordinated with architectural and engineering designs
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ICAT consulting is commonly used for:
Office and workplace environments
Government and secure facilities
Conference and collaboration spaces
Museums, cultural institutions, and public venues
Healthcare and research facilities
Education and training environments
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Typical services include:
Technology needs assessment
IT, communications, and AV system design
Infrastructure planning and standards development
Budget development and cost estimating
Tender and procurement support
Project management and implementation oversight
Commissioning and system verification
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Traditional IT consulting focuses primarily on network infrastructure and computing systems. ICAT consulting takes a broader approach by coordinating IT, communications platforms, and AV technologies into a unified technology ecosystem for facilities and collaboration spaces.
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By integrating technology planning with building design and operational requirements, ICAT consulting helps:
reduce costly redesigns or retrofits
ensure systems are compatible and scalable
improve user experience in meeting and collaboration spaces
enhance reliability and security
deliver technology environments that support long-term organizational needs