02 — Capability · BC-1420.10
Network Construction
Build fiber, cable, towers, small cells and hubs to the approved design, manage the crews and contractors doing it, and accept the work only when it is complete and documented.
- Outside Plant Construction
- Network Build
- Deployment Program
In scope
- Build program scheduling and job sequencing
- Aerial, underground and site construction
- Contractor oversight and quality inspection
- As-built documentation and handover to operations
Out of scope
- Construction of corporate offices and facilities (see BC-370)
- Contractor sourcing and contracts (see BC-640.20)
Decomposes into · 4
- BC-1420.10.10Build Program SchedulingSequence construction jobs across markets against permits, materials and crew availability so the plan is buildable.
- BC-1420.10.20Outside Plant ConstructionPlace aerial and underground fiber and cable, splice it and test it to the design specification.
- BC-1420.10.30Cell Site ConstructionBuild or modify towers, rooftops and small cells, install radios and power, and connect backhaul.
- BC-1420.10.40Build Acceptance & HandoverInspect finished work, record as-built changes and hand the plant to operations ready to carry traffic.