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civil engineering, or door hardware) may be required to play a role in the AV design team. MATCHING THE DELIVERY METHOD TO THE PROJECT According InfoComm International’s publication, “Audiovisual Best Practices,” finding an AV provider best suited to a particular AV job requires some understanding of the different options of project delivery. An AV project is often described by the method of delivery — as either a consultant-led “design-bid” project or an integrator-led “design-build” project. The obvious difference lies in which professional leads the project, and whether the owner is required to solicit competitive bids before selecting the AV provider. In the consultant-led “design-bid” project, the independent consultant develops some (or all) of the infrastructure and electronic systems designs, and monitors their installation. The consultant is usually contracted to the architect, although occasionally they may be contracted directly to the building or facility owner. The “design-bid” method is typically used in larger new building projects, where the total AV project is expected to exceed $750,000. However, if the project schedule is too short (typically less than six to nine months), it may prevent this method from being a viable option. When the integrator is hired to provide both the design and installation of the AV project, it is called a “design-build” project. This method of delivery is usually best for smaller projects (less than $100,000) or those with a compressed time frame (less than a year). Once the method of delivery is determined, the owner and their team works with the design team to determine the best recipe for success. Of course, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. In any AV project, success is determined by the quality of the end-user’s experience with the system, and a positive experience is only possible as a result of a true team effort. COMMUNICATE BETTER. NewBay Media’s Marketing Services division can help you expand your customer base through unique and innovative print and electronic marketing campaigns. Our award-winning editorial and design department will create unique publications and electronic media that, when used with our exclusive publishing channels, will build brand awareness and inform both new and existing customers about your full capabilities. Find out what companies such as Sony, Harman Professional, Crestron, and HP have already learned—NewBay Media Marketing Services gets you noticed. PUBLISHING EVENTS CUSTOM MAGAZINES BROCHURES DISPLAY ADVERTISING ADVERTORIALS NEWSLETTERS CUSTOM EVENTS SHOW DAILIES SHOW GUIDES MARKETING MATERIALS INVITATIONS/SHOW PASSESPUBLISHING CUSTOM WEB SITES BANNERS AND BARKERS CUSTOM SURVEYS AND ANALYSIS CUSTOM E-MAIL BLASTS ELECTRONICS NEWBAY MEDIAL.L.C MARKETING SERVICES DIVISION Adam Goldstein, Group Publishing Director, 1.212.378.0465, agoldstein@nbmedia.com m Tony Savona, Custom & Marketing Creative Director, 1.212.378.0450, asavona@nbmedia.com Todd Berkowitz, Art Director, 1.212.378.0482, tberkowitz@nbmedia.com

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AV Technology - March 2008 Contents Precedent Corporate: Whose Job Is It Anyway? Education: There’s No Business Like Show Business Government: Technology and the New World Order Buying a Videoconference System They Will Actually Use AV After Hours The Sound of HD Conferencing Assembling the Design Team Concert Hall Acoustics on a High School Budget Audio Architecture Keeping a Watchful Eye Product Spotlight Tech Horizons Product Review New Products AV MO

AV Technology - March 2008

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