Upton Place

Upton Place

From design to integration, we provided the end-to-end wireless solution that keeps Upton Place connected throughout its 1 million+ sq ft community.

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Project Overview & Highlights

Custom Wireless designed and delivered an integrated DAS that meets Washington DC’s strict public safety standards while providing seamless multi-carrier cellular coverage throughout the entire 1 million+ square foot development.

Client:

Donohoe / Upon Place Development

Location:

Washington DC

Services:

Public Safety DAS Design & Build, Multi-Carrier Neutral Host DAS Design and Build, Wireless Service Provider and AHJ coordination and system acceptance

Accomplishments:

  • Built a City of Washington, DC-compliant public safety DAS
  • Solved poor indoor cellular coverage for tenants and retailers
  • Integrated public safety and commercial DAS on shared infrastructure
  • Met strict City of Washington, DC and carrier design requirements
  • Delivered a high-performing solution within budget constraints

Project Details

The Challenges

Upton Place, a 1 million+ square foot mixed-use development in Washington, DC, required a unified wireless solution that could support both first-responder radio systems and multi-carrier 4G/5G service delivered through a turnkey DAS built for a modern mixed-use community.

The Solutions

Widelity designed and delivered an integrated DAS that supported both the DC P25 public safety system and multi-carrier cellular service. The team worked closely with Donohoe, city officials, construction partners, and the carriers to ensure compliance, resolve design conflicts, and maintain alignment through every project phase. This streamlined approach reduced cost, accelerated approval, and ensured high-quality system integration.

The Results

Upton Place now has dependable first-responder radio coverage and carrier-grade 4G/5G service across every residential, retail, and amenity space. The project achieved full compliance, strong performance, and a budget-friendly delivery.

Barry Graves Custom Wireless Division
Barry Graves
Sr. Vice President & Director,
Custom Wireless Division

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Barry Graves Custom Wireless Division

Barry Graves

Sr. Vice President & Director,
Custom Wireless Division

Barry is a distinguished leader in the telecommunications industry, currently heading the Custom Wireless division at Widelity. In his role, Barry oversees business development, design, and deployment of cutting-edge cellular neutral host systems, P25 2-way public safety radio distributed antenna systems, and other advanced wired and wireless building communications infrastructures. Known for his hands-on approach and executive acumen, Barry excels in completing highly complex technical projects, whether directly or by coordinating matrixed teams. He has a remarkable ability to define problems, strip away unnecessary details, and devise innovative, effective solutions.

Barry’s career began over 30 years ago at Nortel Networks, where he started as a field service engineer. Over an eleven-year tenure at Nortel, he advanced to senior roles in Engineering and Product Management. As a subject matter expert, Barry contributed to numerous projects in emerging markets, including pivotal assignments in Israel and Pakistan.

Following his successful stint at Nortel, Barry joined Nextlink Communications as the Director of Engineering for Broadband Wireless. There, he was instrumental in leveraging Nextlink’s newly acquired LMDS spectrum across multiple U.S. markets. Barry built and led a new wireless engineering team, established a production process for broadband wireless technology design and deployment, and provided expert guidance to local market teams.

In 2001, Barry took on dual roles at InnerWireless, one of the pioneering companies in in-building wireless technology, serving as both Director of Customer Engineering and Director of Product Development. His initial focus was on transforming shop-built prototype components into economically viable mass-produced products. Concurrently, Barry developed the products, tools, performance criteria, and processes essential for deploying the InnerWireless solution. His expertise was crucial in obtaining technical approval for deploying the system in China, acting as a liaison with Chinese mobile operators and the Ministry of Communications.

As a Principal at Widelity, Barry has contributed to several large-scale projects. These include design/build initiatives for LMDS license preservation, senior project management for a Texas state-wide wireless backhaul supporting the Sprint-Clearwire WiMax deployment, and early prototype design and deployment for the SmartSky aviation network. Notably, Barry was the project lead and architect for the FiberLight project, deploying over 300 long-range microwave backhaul links in rural Texas. His proficiency spans the tower build and modification process, site acquisition, microwave backhaul, and 4G/5G mobile wireless design.

Barry holds a BS in Engineering from Texas A&M University, College Station. He is iBwave Level 2 certified and possesses various product certifications from leading manufacturers. As a licensed amateur radio operator (General Class, callsign KJ5GQM), Barry enjoys sailing, engaging in DIY projects, and exploring automotive innovations.

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