The Digital Connectivity Rating Scheme for Real Estate. WHAT IS Wiredscore CERTIFICATION?

WIREDSCORE CERTIFICATION The digital connectivity rating scheme for real estate. WHAT IS WIREDScore CERTIFICATION?

WiredScore certification is the after winning the Greater ABOUT London Authority’s tender internationally recognised rating to be the official Mayor of WIREDSCORE London Digital Connectivity scheme that helps landlords design Rating Scheme. International and promote their buildings’ demand for the digital WiredScore was founded in connectivity rating scheme New York in 2013 by leaders digital connectivity to tenants. Over has since seen the company in real estate, technology and expand operations to France, 6 million tenants work in more than telecommunications, with Ireland, Germany, Canada, endorsement from Mayor 60m square metres of WiredScore Australia, the Netherlands Bloomberg. The aim was to and Italy. To date, over 60m certified space globally. Whether your improve the city’s technology square metres of commercial infrastructure, and support building is fully leased or is in the first real estate has been WiredScore its entrepreneurs who are certified globally. stages of development, WiredScore driving technological advances enables landlords and developers and creating jobs. Following success in the US, WiredScore to identify and promote best-in-class launched in the United connectivity to current and Kingdom in October 2015 future tenants. Why does WiredSCORE Certification matter to tenants? Internet connectivity is among the top three most important factors for tenants who are searching for an office space, along with cost and location. Until now there has been very little information available to tenants about the quality of internet connectivity in office spaces. WiredScore certification provides that transparency and access to information for tenants.

The WiredScore rating of a building is a reflection of four aspects of digital 3. Resilient connectivity that matter when choosing an office space: connection

to the internet

1. Quick Tenants want to know that they are working in a building with reliable digital internet setup connectivity infrastructure that protects their business from internet outages. Tenants want to know that they can get Internet is the lifeblood of business today. set up with internet service as soon as they Time lost due to internet outages can have move in. Having access agreements on file a direct impact on a business’s bottom line. can reduce any delays in the setup. In order to stay productive and profitable, businesses need reliable connectivity.

2. Competitive internet pricing 4. MOBILE PHONE SIGNAL for the speed Tenants often struggle with adequate required mobile phone signal in large office buildings, often due to energy efficient Tenants want to know that the connectivity windows and certain construction options available in a building fit their materials. We assess radio frequency tests business needs. For companies using and in-building wireless solutions to ensure fibre connections, speed is just a function that landlords are providing the platform of the price they are willing to pay for and technologies to enable tenants to have bandwidth. Competitively priced internet the best possible mobile experience. connections will vary building to building partially depending on the number of service providers available to tenants.

CERTIFICATION LEVELS

Businesses around the world trust WiredScore as a benchmark for high quality digital connectivity when searching for office spaces.

There are five WiredScore certification levels: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Certified and Undergoing certification. A building that meets the basic digital connectivity needs of tenants will achieve a WiredScore Certified rating. Buildings with best-in- class digital connectivity will achieve a WiredScore Platinum rating. Developments for certification WiredScore & Redevelopments Digital connectivity is core to the tenant experience in office buildings; businesses cannot function without it. Building to WiredScore standards ensures you are building with the tenant in mind. WiredScore certified developments and redevelopments are focused and ready for tomorrow’s businesses.

Attract tenants Why certify your Signify to prospective tenants that your building will be constructed to support new development their current and future needs, and demonstrate your understanding that or redevelopment? digital connectivity is core to the tenant experience. We will provide your leasing Avoid future retrofit costs for agents with digital connectivity factsheets the technology of tomorrow containing all the information gathered Incorporate our cutting-edge design during the certification process, including specifications into your project so that the availability of internet service providers your asset is constructed for the and the support infrastructure in place technology needs of tenants now and to enable internet to be set up quickly, tomorrow, and is protected from securely, and without interruption. the risk of future obsolescence. Enhance building reputation Optimise building design process Enhance your building’s reputation Provide your architects and engineers with as a future-proofed asset. WiredScore a clear roadmap to follow for digital master certification provides third party planning; our recommendations help verification that is synonymous with developers remove unnecessary complexity tech-forward design and build. Position from telecommunications design. your asset from the outset as a market leader in digital connectivity, boosting the potential for improved income, tenant profile and asset value. WATERMARK, Hamburg WiredScore Gold, 2018 Is the development future-proofed Will tenants have access to the internet What does for tomorrow’s technology? services they need when they move in? Buildings may be designed to We validate the ability of internet service WiredScore accommodate the tenants’ needs of today, providers to supply service to tenants in but should also be thinking about their the building in addition to checking that certification for needs of tomorrow. Our engineers examine the right documentation is in place to your building design plans to ensure they streamline installation and reduce any developments and take key principles of space planning and delays in a tenant getting set up with flexible infrastructure into account. This service. Both elements can assist tenants’ redevelopments ensures your building’s core can support ability to get internet service set up when the applications and requirements of they move in. measure? future tenants. Will tenants have access to We measure the aspects of developments Will tenants have access good mobile phone signal? and redevelopments that will most to reliable connectivity? Large office buildings often struggle significantly impact the tenants’ ability To ensure future tenants have access to provide adequate phone signal. to run their business. WiredScore rates to dependable connections, your We assess radio frequency tests and a range of planned digital connectivity building’s physical infrastructure must in-building wireless solutions to ensure features that will ultimately ensure be designed to be resilient and redundant. that landlords are providing the platform your development project will meet the We assess outside plant planning, and technologies to enable tenants to requirements of future tenants. horizontal and vertical pathway planning, have the best possible mobile experience. power resiliency, and other measures With the mass adoption of 5G on the to ensure the physical space allotted horizon, ensuring good mobile coverage to telecommunications equipment is only going to become more important is diverse and secure. in years to come.

Getting a development or redevelopment certified is a straightforward three-step process. Once achieved, your building’s WiredScore certification level is valid for two years or until the building is two- thirds occupied.

We engage with teams during the development process, from design What stage to occupation.

We conduct the building’s survey based on plans and schematics which allows development teams to benefit from our recommendations, even if construction has not yet begun. Engaging with is the WiredScore at even the earliest stages of the development gives design teams more flexibility to reach the building’s targeted score and level of digital connectivity it process will then be able to provide. for getting your building certified? 1. Connect with us 2. Coordinate an assessment 3. Certify your building The first step is to get in touch. We will review your building’s schematics Once your building has achieved its We will tell you about our scorecard and provide a detailed report on the WiredScore certification, you can begin and address any questions or concerns planned connectivity infrastructure to to promote your building’s best-in-class you have about the digital connectivity highlight marketable features of the asset internet connectivity. Your dedicated planning for your development or and opportunities for improvement. Partnerships manager will work with you redevelopment project. to ensure your leasing and marketing Our engineers will collaborate with teams are getting the most out of your your design team to ensure your building custom collateral. We will meet with your reaches its target score. We will also leasing team to review the building’s conduct a full physical audit upon digital connectivity highlights, and provide Practical Completion of the building. factsheets that can be used on viewings. We will also work with your marketing team to help integrate the WiredScore certification seal and messaging across all of the building’s marketing and PR channels. 123 What our partners say

Connectivity is a top priority for fast-growing, digitally dependent businesses and this fantastic recognition from WiredScore is testament to our commitment as a business to providing our customers with the highest quality workspaces.

James Friedenthal Head of Corporate Development, Workspace

The Shard’s Platinum certification provides an important seal of approval for businesses looking for resilient and connected office space in London. Achieving WiredScore’s highest certification underscores our commitment to the needs of our occupiers.

Michael Baker CEO of REM which manages the Shard in London

In order to run our online There will come a point Our clients are increasingly services, we require reliable in the near future where requesting the assurance and secure internet connectivity. a building that doesn’t have that buildings are able to 62 Buckingham Gate is a cutting a WiredScore certification accommodate their data edge building that offers us the will seem suspicious or and communications needs. high quality infrastructure and communicate to the tenant WiredScore’s accreditation connectivity that our growing that the landlord doesn’t provides a valuable level of business needs. care enough about them assurance that occupiers are to commission the score - increasingly relying upon. Ismail Ahmed neither is good, and we’ve CEO of WorldRemit seen progressive landlords George Roberts embrace it. Head of Client Strategy and London Occupier Juliette Morgan Representation, Cushman Head of Campus, & Wakefield British Land Connect with us

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