01 / General planning guide

Follow the changing site.

A construction communication plan should reflect the work areas and routes that exist at the time of use. Floors, access paths, temporary structures and team locations can change as work progresses. Record where calls are required and review the brief when the site changes.

This guide is not a customer case study and does not claim reduced delays, a safer site or a measured operational improvement.

02 / Build the site brief

Map the calls that matter.

  • List simultaneous users, team responsibilities and required call groups.
  • Describe work areas and routes, including floors or below-ground spaces where applicable.
  • Record exact radio variants and any existing repeater or antenna infrastructure.
  • Identify where calls fail, what users observe and whether the condition changes by place or time.
  • Describe access, power and installation constraints relevant to a technical assessment.
  • Note the next planned site changes so coverage checks do not rely on an outdated layout.

03 / Choose the architecture from evidence

Separate the equipment list from coverage.

Direct radio, repeater coverage and an in-building distribution path address different conditions. The Radio Systems guide explains those choices. The RF site survey guide describes how terrain, structures and working routes help define the next technical step.

A stronger catalogue claim or more handhelds does not by itself resolve a site obstruction. Where measurements are needed, agree the areas and conditions to be assessed before treating equipment selection as a finished coverage design.

04 / Handover and change

Agree when the plan needs another look.

Define the required call paths, the test conditions and the findings to record at handover. Revisit relevant checks after changes to buildings, work areas, infrastructure or the radio configuration. The review should match the actual change and scope.

Will a repeater automatically cover every floor?

No. Antenna positions, building materials, interference and the required routes still need to be assessed. A proposal should state its assumptions and how the installed system will be checked.

What should be sent before a site discussion?

Send the site location, current layout, users, equipment, known failure areas and planned changes. Include available drawings that explain the required work zones.

Read the repeater guide or prepare a site enquiry.