Why Choose Us
How we look at design and what we offer
Technical design is a creative and dynamic process that should parallel the other design aspects of your project. AVDC should become involved early in the project – preferably at the conceptual stage.
As part of your design team, we provide guidance on the practicality of various technical solutions and media technologies, present you with options and working budgets, and suggest alternative approaches.
If your concept depends on “cutting-edge hardware,” advice on the risks inherent in early adoption of these particular technologies will be provided.
We continue to work with your team to refine the agreed-upon design towards a clear definition of the scope and quality of the finished audio-visual systems ensuring that they integrate with the other aspects of your project. We research the best technologies and products to apply to your specific situation.
How we assist you during the installation phase
During the construction phase, your audio-visual consultant can help develop an installation schedule to which the audio-visual contractor will commit and follow. We periodically review the site work to ensure that the equipment is being installed to best professional practice and required standards, that the cabling and equipment meet the required safety standards and approvals, and to identify any potential schedule conflicts or slippages.
Once the audio-visual contractor claims substantial completion, we review the installation, perform acceptance testing, and prepare a deficiency reports.
AVDC will continue to monitor the “wind down” of the installation, supervise commissioning, review the project record drawings and required documentation, and review the warranty certificates. We make sure that all contractual obligations have been met.
How we work with you and protect your interest
A presentation space is much more than a room. The core message or entertainment feature depends entirely on the quality of the audio-visual, multimedia, and control systems design and installation – these will establish the effectiveness of the space for its intended use.
A good system design will have built-in flexibility to accommodate foreseeable changes and variations between the intended use and the actual use.A poorly implemented media system will hamper communication and presentation, rather than enhance them.
Our services increase the value of your project by developing a design that is tailored to your project’s present and future needs, and by monitoring the quality and workmanship of everything from equipment selection to final installation. The fees charged represent a surprisingly small percentage of the overall project budget. A common pitfall is to not include the A/V consultant’s fees in the global project budget from the beginning – later in the project, when this oversight is recognized, there is seldom enough money available for a proper design. The solution: include the consultant’s fees in your project budget from the beginning.