Infrastructure
Control Centres for Infrastructure Networks
Control centres for water, ports, transport and other national networks, designed for many operators, long shifts and constant change.
We design the room around who needs to see what, so a growing network can be run from one calm, readable space.
National control centres
Rooms that run a whole network from one place, built to grow.
Joint and integrated operations centres
Security, operations and emergency teams in one coordinated room.
Emergency management
Positions and overviews that stay usable when an incident escalates.
Many operators, one picture
Sightlines and shared overviews sized to viewing distance.
Built to expand
Layouts and specifications that leave room for the next phase.
Where We Work
Ports and transport
Control room design for complex multi-operator transport environments.
Multi-operator design
Security and emergency services
Security operations and fire monitoring centres for 24/7 teams.
SOC and fire centres
Cross-border infrastructure
Projects across Southern and Central Africa, delivered locally.
Southern and Central Africa
Four Stages, One Design Authority
1
Concept: task analysis, space test and options
2
FEED: sightlines, schedules and specifications
3
Detailed design: drawings and the tender pack
4
Site supervision: built as designed, then handover
Each stage has a fixed fee. In Southern Africa we can also fabricate and install; in the GCC our partners do.
Standards Behind Every Design
We design with reference to the standards that matter for people in control rooms. Tap a card to see what each one covers.
ISO 11064Ergonomic design of control centresTap to read more
Layout, workstation, display and environmental requirements for control rooms, from concept to evaluation.
ISO 6385Ergonomics of work systemsTap to read more
The principles behind designing work around people: tasks, equipment and environment together.
EEMUA 201Control room design guidanceTap to read more
Practical guidance on human-centred control room and HMI design for process industries.
EEMUA 191Alarm systemsTap to read more
How to design, manage and measure alarm systems so operators are not flooded.
ISA-18.2 / IEC 62682Alarm management lifecycleTap to read more
The lifecycle for alarm philosophy, rationalisation and performance monitoring.
ISA-101HMI designTap to read more
How operator screens should be structured, from plant overview down to equipment detail.
IOGP 454Human factors in projectsTap to read more
Human factors engineering built into capital projects from the start.
Your site codesLocal and owner specificationsTap to read more
Your own specifications and the codes in force where you build always take precedence.
Frequently asked questions
Can one room run several networks?
Often, yes. We start with task and link analysis to decide what belongs together and what needs its own space.
Can the room grow with the network?
Yes. We design spare positions, power and overview capacity into the first phase.
Do you work outside South Africa?
Yes, across Southern Africa and the GCC.