M&M were responsible for the erection of 24 ‘Smart Hubs throughout Belfast City Centre in strategically positioned locations.

Thanks to Pulse Smart Hubs, residents and visitors to Belfast can benefit from a raft of free useful services, including

• a defibrillator allowing anyone, even without training, to save a life
• sensors that capture crucial data on air quality made available to City stakeholders to be used for clean air initiatives
• a police override function for public messaging on the main screen, in case of an emergency
• public messaging to promote the City, local services, and events in collaboration with Belfast City Centre management and Visit Belfast
• a 999 button that connects directly to the police, fire, and medical services in case of an emergency, or if someone feels intimidated or vulnerable
• a free-to-use touchscreen interface to access local maps, services, facilities, and visitor information provided in collaboration with Visit Belfast
• free public WiFi so people can enjoy connectivity around Belfast City Centre
• free local and national calls and mobile phone charging

The works involved:

• Removal of existing europhone phone boxes
• Excavations for the new ‘Smart Hub’ pad foundation
• ICP Connections to NIE Network as a NERS Approved Civils Contractor