The integrated approach, in this example, dramatically reduces the labor hours and actually takes about half the time to implement when compared to the traditional methods. The primary labor savings comes from consolidating the horizontal-cable delivery methods and providing modular electrical services. The hours for the distribution cabling are relatively close, but the SCS approach has 599 additional outlets. More cables can be installed for about the same amount of labor because the open-office cabling approach consolidates the number of cables pulled together. In addition, all voice, data, video, and BMS cables are installed concurrently. By reducing the labor hours, the space can typically be occupied at an earlier date.

Labor Hours for Construction	Traditional Hours	SCS Hours
labor—distribution cabling	2,563	2,559
labor—conduit/tray versus raceway	4,658	779
labor—electrical (horizontal)	2,132	1,429
total labor	9,353	4,767
SCS labor savings (49 percent)		4,586

Table 3. Labor Hours—SCS versus Traditional