For example, floor boxes include integral connection points. Infloor systems and poke-thru devices, on the other hand, offer many activation options that allow access to wires and cables, and provide connection points for workstations. This provides a uniform grid pattern throughout the open space. Activations may also be located at irregular intervals to meet specific space requirements. Raised activations are less aesthetically pleasing, but provide enhanced capacity and ease of use.
Furniture fittings minimize clutter and trip hazards by connecting directly to modular furniture.
Furniture panels may contain integral wire and cable management systems and built-in connection points. Alternatively, standard furniture can be modified with the addition of connectivity devices. Perhaps the most important variable that will influence the selection of a wire management system is the total cost of the system over the life of the building. No longer is it enough to simply calculate the material required and the labor needed to install it. What is far more reliable is the life cycle cost, which takes into account the expenses associated with changing and modifying a wiring system over the course of its useful life.