Growthpoint Properties’ extensive portfolio spans office, retail, industrial, and trading & development sectors, each facing unique connectivity challenges:

1. Northgate Mall Centre Management – The main office section, including reception, enclosed offices, the boardroom, and control room, suffered from poor signal reception. Internal wall structures, distance from external signal sources, and high user density contributed to signal degradation. Due to its central location within the mall - surrounded by multiple reflective materials and physical barriers - the centre management office was essentially a dead zone for mobile communication. This significantly disrupted operational efficiency and responsiveness.

2. Brooklyn Mall Centre Management – A dual-purpose commercial and retail space requiring seamless connectivity across multiple office areas on two floors. Upstairs included the reception area, boardroom, two offices, and hallways; downstairs housed three office areas and a hallway. The varying construction materials and building layout created signal inconsistencies, making it difficult for centre management to maintain effective communication.

3. The District Basement – Limited Connectivity in The District Parking P1-P5 Basement
Located just outside Cape Town’s CBD, The District office property faced a significant challenge - tenants struggled to complete cashless parking payments via the Admyt system due to poor cellular connectivity in the basement parking area.

Following installation, each site saw a substantial improvement in mobile signal strength:

Voice Call Quality: Clear, uninterrupted conversations throughout previously dead zones.

Data Speeds: Noticeable boosts, even in high-traffic or enclosed areas.

Operational Efficiency: Seamless communication enabled better response times and smoother facility management.

At Northgate Mall, the centre management office went from virtually no signal to full voice and data coverage. Despite the challenges posed by long cable runs and LMR600 coaxial cable use, the installations were completed efficiently and with minimal disruption.

Our Proven Approach to Signal Improvement

At Bolton Technical, we follow a structured process to ensure every solution is tailored to the specific needs of each property:

Consultation – A detailed discussion with a signal expert to understand the unique connectivity challenges faced in the building.

Site Survey – A comprehensive on-site assessment to analyze the environment, identify interference sources, and assess coverage gaps.

Custom Project Proposal – A tailored plan that outlines all identified signal barriers and presents the optimal signal-boosting solution.

Professional Installation – Efficient and discreet installation of the solution by our expert team, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.

After the installation, signal strength inside the building improved dramatically. Multiple Growthpoint Properties reported a significant enhancement in voice call quality and a noticeable improvement in data speeds, resulting in seamless mobile connectivity. The client went from having little to no communication in the centre management office to enjoying clear, reliable voice calls and improved data performance.