Engage low-voltage engineers early. No one would fathom pouring the foundation, then calling MEP engineers to design all the plumbing and mechanical systems, or putting up all the drywall, then calling out the electricians and HVAC folks to do their thing. Even so, that is exactly what we see many times with low-voltage systems – including pro AV. All these systems require power, conduit, and blocking in walls for display mounts. They also generate heat which affects the cool

The is part one of a 4 part series on how to make sure you get the most bang for your buck when it comes to your technology budget. The first step in getting the most out of your technology budget is to ID the proper internal stakeholders. Wait! Don't tune out yet. While you may be inclined to think this is basic, I assure you that we see this step skipped often. Many times it's driven by a fear that certain stakeholders will have unrealistic requests within the budgetary con