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BuildingReport wstdwstUS
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Welcome to WiredScore
Section Credits
WiredScore certification is the digital connectivity rating system for real estate. It empowers
A: Connectivity 0/50
landlords to understand, improve, benchmark and promote their building's digital
infrastructure and champions the modern day necessity for cutting-edge technology in real
B: Infrastructure 0/43 estate by providing the definitive standards for the digital connectivity of commercial
buildings.
C: Readiness 0/7 Digital connectivity is vital to the way we live and work. In an increasingly tech-driven
economy, connectivity is fast becoming the most critical factor for tenants when selecting
office space. The widely recognized WiredScore certification seal is a trusted symbol that
D: Innovation 0/5 identifies buildings that have been independently certified to provide the best-in-class
connectivity infrastructure that businesses require to thrive.
Total 0/100 Used by landlords globally, WiredScore to date, has certified over 60m square metres/650
million square feet of commercial office space, impacting 6 million office workers across 10
countries since its launch in New York in 2013.
WiredScore Level 45 63 77 90
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2. Improvement overview
6. A: Connectivity Criteria
7. B: Infrastructure Criteria
8. C: Readiness Criteria
9. D: Innovation Criteria
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Minimum requirements for
certification
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Improvement overview
Minimum requirements
A1- Connectivity options Evaluation of multiple service providers, highlighting connectivity options to
the building.
Additional credits
A1- Connectivity options Evaluation of multiple service providers, highlighting connectivity options to +40
the building.
A4- Planned connectivity options Commitment to provide service, from multiple high-quality service +4
providers, highlighting connectivity options available to the building.
C1- Signed access agreements Signed access agreement documents in place between the +4
landlord and primary service providers that own cabling and equipment in the building, or a formal
process in place.
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A: Connectivity
Opportunities for improvement
The building has 68 credits left to achieve in the A: Connectivity section.
A5 Assessment of mobile performance for all Provide occupiers with an understanding of Guide available +12
Service mobile network operators. the mobile performance within the building
and improve it where necessary.
A6 Availability of a functional Wi-Fi service, as a free Provide occupiers with wireless Guide available +3
Service amenity to occupiers and guests. connectivity in common areas.
A7 Provision of a functional, secure and safe Wi-Fi Provide occupiers with performance-based +3
Service service, as a free amenity to occupiers and wireless connectivity in common areas.
guests.
*These cost and time ranges are typical and should only be used for guidance. Other
factors and the size of buildings can result in different costs and implementation times.
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Achievable within 3 months +6 credits
A2 Connectivity services available via underground Provide occupiers with access to installed +2
Structural
diverse points of entry. connectivity services via multiple points of
entry.
A4 Commitment to provide service, from multiple Provide prospective occupiers with visibility Template available +4
Documentation
high-quality service providers, highlighting of planned connectivity offerings available
connectivity options available to the building. to them in the building.
*These cost and time ranges are typical and should only be used for guidance. Other
factors and the size of buildings can result in different costs and implementation times.
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Likely to take 3 months or more +44 credits
A1 Evaluation of multiple service providers, Provide prospective occupiers with visibility Guide available +40
Service highlighting connectivity options to the building. of connectivity offerings available to them
in the building.
A3 Service provider fiber infrastructure, distributed Provide occupiers with faster installation NA +4
Service in the building. times with minimum disruption, when
procuring services from service providers
already present in the building.
*These cost and time ranges are typical and should only be used for guidance. Other
factors and the size of buildings can result in different costs and implementation times.
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B: Infrastructure
Opportunities for improvement
The building has 59 credits left to achieve in the B: Infrastructure section.
B10 Installation and maintenance of all parts of the Protect occupiers from loss of service to NA +2
Μ aintenance
telecommunications installations in an orderly their connectivity services due to
manner with unobstructed access to inappropriate installation practices.
equipment and cabling.
B16 Having dedicated, secure horizontal cable Protect occupier connectivity services +5
Structural
routes. from loss of service due to in-building
accidental damage of unprotected cabling.
*These cost and time ranges are typical and should only be used for guidance. Other
factors and the size of buildings can result in different costs and implementation times.
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Achievable within 3 months +28 credits
B3 Spare capacity available at the points of entry of Provide occupiers with multi-provider Guide available +5
Μ aintenance
the building. capacity and faster installation times with
minimum disruption, for their current and
future wired connectivity requirements.
B4 Secure, designated telecommunications Protect occupiers from data theft and loss NA +4
Structural
spaces. of service to their connectivity services
due to unauthorized access and damage
from other services.
B5 Availability of space for additional equipment Provide occupiers with Guide available +4
Structural
enabling new service providers to easily deliver telecommunications room capacity for their
service to the building without major future connectivity installations.
infrastructure work needed to create space for
equipment.
Useable space must be provided in a secure
telecommunications room for at least one free
standing rack and / or one wall mounted rack.
B11 Provision of a telecommunications riser Provide security and ease of access of the NA +1
Μ aintenance
protected within a closet or room on each floor vertical service routes for landlord and
and easily accessible by authorized users. occupier connectivity services.
*These cost and time ranges are typical and should only be used for guidance. Other
factors and the size of buildings can result in different costs and implementation times.
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Criteria Type Improvement Benefits Resources Credits
B14 Availability of spare capacity for Provide occupiers with vertical route Guide available +4
Μ aintenance
telecommunications services in a capacity for their connectivity services.
telecommunications riser.
B15 Provision of a defined horizontal route from a Provide a horizontal route on occupier NA +2
Μ aintenance
telecommunications riser to the occupier area, floors for occupier connectivity services.
to facilitate the installation of connectivity
cabling.
B17 Provision of diverse cable routes between Prevent single point of failure on horizontal NA +5
Μ aintenance
points of entry, telecommunications room and routes for occupier connectivity services.
telecommunications risers.
*These cost and time ranges are typical and should only be used for guidance. Other
factors and the size of buildings can result in different costs and implementation times.
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Likely to take 3 months or more +23 credits
B2 Provision of diverse, below ground Protect occupier connectivity services Guide available +8
Μ aintenance
telecommunications points of entry (POEs). from single points of failure at building point
of entry.
B6 Provision of diverse telecommunications room Prevent single point of failure of occupier Guide available +2
Structural
options for providers to terminate their wired connectivity services at building
equipment. telecommunications rooms.
*These cost and time ranges are typical and should only be used for guidance. Other
factors and the size of buildings can result in different costs and implementation times.
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Criteria Type Improvement Benefits Resources Credits
B13 Provision of two or more diverse Protect occupier connectivity services Guide available +5
Structural
telecommunications riser locations traversing from single points of failure in the vertical
the entire building, from the lowest POE and service routes.
telecommunications room to the top occupier-
accessible floor.
*These cost and time ranges are typical and should only be used for guidance. Other
factors and the size of buildings can result in different costs and implementation times.
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C: Readiness
Opportunities for improvement
The building has 13 credits left to achieve in the C: Readiness section.
C2 Creation of a standardized access agreement Reward proactive landlords that have Guide available +3
Documentation
template for telecommunications (also known standardized access agreements in place
as telecommunications policies or procedures, to gain operational efficiencies.
or standard wayleave) setting out the landlord’s
rules for installing, maintaining, and removing
service provider equipment.
A standardized access agreement should
include but is not limited to:
- Terms dealing with the supply of drawings and
specifications in advance of the
telecommunications apparatus installation
- Details of the obligations of all parties
regarding avoidance of nuisance, installation,
maintenance, improvement, alteration and
removal of the apparatus
C4 Provision of space on the rooftop and access Enable occupiers to procure services via Guide available +2
Structural
to the rest of the telecommunications wireless links installed on the rooftops of
infrastructure of the building to prepare the buildings.
rooftop to be utilized for telecommunications
purposes.
*These cost and time ranges are typical and should only be used for guidance. Other
factors and the size of buildings can result in different costs and implementation times.
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Achievable within 3 months +4 credits
C1 Signed access agreement documents in place Protect occupier connectivity services Guide available +4
Documentation
between the landlord and primary service from future problems related to landlord /
providers that own cabling and equipment in service provider agreements.
the building, or a formal process in place.
*These cost and time ranges are typical and should only be used for guidance. Other
factors and the size of buildings can result in different costs and implementation times.
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Likely to take 3 months or more +4 credits
*These cost and time ranges are typical and should only be used for guidance. Other
factors and the size of buildings can result in different costs and implementation times.
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A: Connectivity - Criteria
7 credits: for each primary fiber, dark fiber or fixed wireless provider
supplying services to the building
2 credits: for each direct-to-occupier provider, low-cost/high speed
provider coaxial provider, and secondary provider supplying services to the
building
(up to 40 credits)
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A4- Planned connectivity options Credits
0/4
Criteria Description Auditor Notes
Commitment to provide service, from multiple high-quality service providers, None
highlighting connectivity options available to the building.
Credit Allocation
2 credits: for each primary service provider that letters of intent are supplied
for, up to the maximum credits available.
Primary service providers utilize their own cabling to bring services to the
building.
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A5- In-building mobile performance Credits
0/12
Criteria Description Auditor Notes
Assessment of mobile performance for all mobile network operators. None
Credit Allocation
Minimum requirement for Platinum: Any credit scored from an RF survey, an
in-building mobile solution, OR a predictive assessment / mobile awareness
plan in place to understand and improve the mobile performance for
occupiers
OR
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A6- Public Wi-Fi coverage Credits
0/3
Criteria Description Auditor Notes
Availability of a functional Wi-Fi service, as a free amenity to occupiers and None
guests.
Credit Allocation
2 credits: for free Wi-Fi service in lobbies or 1 indoor/outdoor amenity space
1 additional credit: for free Wi-Fi service in lobbies and 1 other indoor /
outdoor amenity spaces OR 2 indoor/outdoor amenity spaces
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B: Infrastructure - Criteria
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B4- Telecommunications room access and usage Credits
0/4
Criteria Description Auditor Notes
Secure, designated telecommunications spaces. None
Credit Allocation
Minimum requirement for Silver: any credit scored
4 credits: for 1sqm floor space or 1sqm (10sqft) wall space availability or pre-
installed, landlord managed empty racks/cabinets
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B7- Climate control in telecommunications room Credits
0/1
Criteria Description Auditor Notes
Provision of climate control in telecommunications rooms, by active air None
conditioning or mechanical ventilation.
Credit Allocation
Full credit allocation: for a telecommunications room being climate
controlled, by active air conditioning or mechanical ventilation.
1 additional credit: for local leak / flood protection being present in the
telecommunications room. Preventative solutions can include concrete
bunding/curbs, drainage, and/or raised floors.
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B10- Installation practice of telecommunications Credits
systems 0/2
Criteria Description Auditor Notes
Installation and maintenance of all parts of the telecommunications None
installations in an orderly manner with unobstructed access to equipment
and cabling.
Credit Allocation
Full credit allocation: for telecommunications systems installations being
organized and not at risk of an immediate outage. At risk of immediate
outage includes, but is not limited to:
-Active leaks on telecommunications equipment
-Telecommunications rooms overheating or freezing
-Telecommunications equipment left on the ground or not mounted
appropriately
-Electrical cabling draped across the floor or not appropriately secured
-Fiber panels without their protective covers in place
-Water or hazardous materials left or stored in the vicinity
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B13- Riser diversity Credits
0/5
Criteria Description Auditor Notes
Provision of two or more diverse telecommunications riser locations None
traversing the entire building, from the lowest POE and telecommunications
room to the top occupier-accessible floor.
Credit Allocation
2 credits: for provision of at least two structurally separated
telecommunications risers, serving 70% or more of the building floors or
NLA.
Cabling pathway should include a tray, conduit, sleeve, raised floor and/or
suspended ceiling egress.
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B16- Horizontal pathway protection and capacity Credits
0/5
Criteria Description Auditor Notes
Having dedicated, secure horizontal cable routes. None
Credit Allocation
2 credits: for dedicated and secure cable pathways between POEs and the
telecommunications room.
2 credits: for dedicated and secure cable pathways between the
telecommunications rooms and the telecommunications riser.
5 credits: for dedicated and secure cable pathways between POEs,
telecommunications rooms and telecommunications risers.
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C: Readiness - Criteria
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C4- Rooftop space Credits
0/2
Criteria Description Auditor Notes
Provision of space on the rooftop and access to the rest of the None
telecommunications infrastructure of the building to prepare the rooftop to
be utilized for telecommunications purposes.
Credit Allocation
Full credits allocation for:
- One 1.5m x 1.5m (5ft x 5ft) area being available for rooftop installations. The
smallest side of the available space should not be less than 1.5m (5ft).
- At least one telecommunications riser or cable pathway extending to the
rooftop to enable cable routing.
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D: Innovation - Criteria
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D2- Innovation - Resilient Credits
0/5
Criteria Description Auditor Notes
The innovation framework allows buildings to gain WiredScore innovation None
credits via the implementation of additional building technologies and
features that enhance the connectivity resilience in their buildings.
Credit Allocation
1 credit: for each of the following features delivered
5 credits: for at least 3 of the following features delivered
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D3- Innovation - Setup Credits
0/5
Criteria Description Auditor Notes
The innovation framework allows buildings to gain WiredScore innovation None
credits via the implementation of additional building technologies and
features that facilitate the connectivity setup process for the occupiers in
their buildings.
Credit Allocation
1 credit: for each of the following features delivered
5 credits: for at least 3 of the following features delivered
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D4- Innovation - Inspirational Credits
0/5
Criteria Description Auditor Notes
The innovation framework allows buildings to gain WiredScore innovation None
credits via the implementation of additional building technologies and
features that enhance the user experience for the occupiers in their
buildings.
Credit Allocation
1 credit: for each of the following features delivered
5 credits: for at least 3 of the following features delivered
- Public Wi-Fi coverage of publicly accessible spaces for the benefit of the
community (note, building lobby and amenity areas do not qualify)
- Public Wi-Fi coverage in parking garages.
- Public Wi-Fi coverage within elevators.
- Connectivity capability to support large scale events.
- Whole building Wi-Fi provision including occupiered areas
- Meeting/conference areas with AV infrastructure in landlord areas available
for the use of all occupiers
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D5- Innovation Credits
0/5
Criteria Description Auditor Notes
Award of innovation credits for demonstrating above and beyond benefits to None
occupiers. In order to apply for Innovation Credits, a formal application must
be submitted and then reviewed internally by WiredScore.
NOTE: Innovation credits are additional to the 100 credits available through
the certification process. However, no building can score more than 100
credits including those awarded from this criteria.
Credit Allocation
Up to 5 credits: for innovations of demonstrable benefit to occupiers in a
manner that is not covered elsewhere in the WiredScore certification
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