BICSI Completes Expansion
and Modernization of World Headquarters
The updated facility features an expanded BICSI Learning
Academy and advanced technology integration
BICSI enters a new era of modernization
with the conclusion of
Project Refresh, a complete update
and remodel of its World Headquarters
in Tampa, Florida. The
construction project involved
many months of pre-planning and
included substantial technological
and configuration enhancements
to its interior workspaces and the
BICSI Learning Academy.
Modern, collaborative and
sustainable, the remodeled BICSI
World Headquarters is a state-of-theart
facility befitting of the global
leader of information and communications
technology (ICT) education,
certification and standards.
The headquarters is an intelligent
building complete with new and
redesigned technology infrastructure
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and complex systems, including
distributed antenna system (DAS),
upgraded power over Ethernet (PoE)
CCTV security, optical fiber cabling
enhancements to improve wide area
network (WAN) reliability, advanced
sound masking and paging, fullyintegrated
4K input/output design,
wireless microphone and array
microphone technology, any-to-any
switching by room, light-emitting
diode (LED) lighting and PoE
lighting systems.
In addition to optimizing overall
building performance, enhancements
made to headquarters contribute to
a more sustainable and eco-friendly
facility through the conservation
of thermal and electrical energy.
Upgraded cabling with greater power
efficiency and limited environmen-
The new BICSI Learning Academy
includes a large, contemporary student
lounge, café, media area and open view
of a modern equipment room.
tal impact in the manufacturing
process was installed as part of
the building update.
“The world-class
BICSI Learning Academy
has served thousands
of individuals across the
globe. The updates made
to our training facilities
will ensure we are equipped
to serve thousands more
going into the future.”
—BICSI President Jeff Beavers,
RCDD, OSP