The information revolution has paved the way for Home Cabling to enter the mainstream of new home construction, where it will take its place alongside the other essential home services-- namely, telephone, gas and electricity-- as a fourth utility.

Home Cabling systems are based on a home run wiring scheme, also known as a star topology. In a modern wired home, all the cables originate from a single distribution cabinet, that serves as the "nerve centre" of the system. It contains all the modules/components for networking voice, data, video and audio signals in the home, as well as modules that interface with other home systems, such as security, CCTV and HVAC systems. Cat5e cable is installed from wall plates in individual rooms to the central distribution cabinet in your home and incoming services like telephone, cable, broadband and satellite TV can be easily distributed to any location in the property. Distribution cabinets are available in various sizes and configurations, depending on the manufacturer’s specifications and design.

Home builders can now see the advantages of installing structured cabling systems while the house is under construction / renovation. Not only do structured cabling systems support more capabilities, such as voice, data, audio and video distribution, but builders recognise that a wired backbone is more cost-effective and more reliable than the other alternative technologies. Home Cabling systems also offer the builder a competitive edge, not so much against other new home builders, but against existing homes that are on the market.

Integrated communication and entertainment systems allow a new level of freedom and flexibility in how you live and work.