Bramic

We provide custom engineered sit/stand
adjustable furniture consoles. We specialize in the furniture requirements and needs of 911 communication centers. Products and Services include:

• Free-Standing Furniture Components
• Panel Partitions
• Seating
• Raised Access Flooring
• Desktop Racking
• Task Lights & Other Related Accessories
• Floor Plan Consultation
• Ergonomic Training

When the time finally comes to replace the furniture consoles in your communications center, there are several issues that you will need to consider. With the onslaught of computerized systems replacing the bulky "rack mounted" equipment, the dispatch console has taken on an entirely new appearance. The larger display devices for radio, records and telephony equipment, and the need for additional capacity to support mandates for new and future equipment, have moved manufacturers to develop consoles that reflect these changes. Add to this the need to conform to ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements, the issues associated with worker's compensation claims, and the growing concern for a more ergonomic workplace, the challenge is substantial. By asking a few key questions and doing, some strategic planning, your new communications center furniture will address all these challenges and more.

The first step in developing your plan will be to inventory all the various pieces of equipment that will need to be laced on or within the console. Keep in mind that some of this equipment may be replaced or upgraded in the near future. You will need to have a console that can be easily reconfigured, and provides considerable adaptability for future needs.

Once you have a good idea of the type of equipment that will need to be placed on the furniture console, it is time to determine the space requirement for the work surface. This can be accomplished by evaluating the actual work process of the communications specialist as they perform their jobs. Some like to "spread out" while others like a less cluttered approach. There may also be differences within the actual jobs performed at the various positions in your center. These observations will help you determine the various configurations that may be needed to accommodate the daily workflow
from one position to another.

Accommodating the various types of equipment and organizing it in a usable and accessible manor is a major challenge. Your new furniture consoles should provide ample storage space of CPU's (central processing units) - the computers well as the various other pieces of equipment that support the radio, telephone and recording devices. You should also be aware of the amount of heat generated by this equipment and the fact that most of these units have small fans that move the air through out the CPU for cooling. Adequate ventilation is extremely important.

It is interesting to note that for many years the CPU's were becoming smaller, but in many current models the actual size has increased. Monitors are also getting larger. The 21" monitor is no longer the exception. Unfortunately, the flat screens are still almost cost prohibitive for most centers, so it is also important to consider the heat generated by the larger standard monitors, as well as their weight, and the space needed to position them on the console.

Chicago Communications LLC is a reputable and reliable company to supply your furniture consoles. We can provide you with designs and layouts for your facility.