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A M X GUIDE TO SY S T E M IN T E G R AT I O N PR A C T I C E S 1. COMMUNICATION Make sure you have established open lines of communication with the architect, and that they understand your goals for the systems. Learn about their methodology for delivery of information (in documents and drawings). Set a schedule for regular communication with the architect and the client. 2. CONSULTATION While standardized systems are appropriate in many cases, each project has its unique aspects. The key to working with architects is to listen. Approaching a project with understanding and empathy builds camaraderie. Speaking with perspective and candor shows honesty and integrity. Express your creativity with the language of possibility. 3. COLLABORATION Commit yourself and your team to the success of the project. Successful and creative solutions come from joint exploration of potentials. Exploring alternatives, demonstrating out-of-the-box thinking, and respecting creative ideas that can come from non-technical sources can be equally valuable to the end result, and will build stronger relationships. (Some of the preceding content originally appeared in an article by Craig Park AIA, Systems Contractor News.) or integrator, but they are often actually installed by the GC or one of its subcontractors. Since the GC has the overall responsibility for the installation, signiﬁcant coordination with the AV contractor is required. “One of the best In addition, other fundamental issues need to be addressed. The ﬁrst is whether the AV is subcontracted to the GC. The second involves how the GC controls the installation schedules. Since the GC and their project managers determine who works, at what time in the schedule they’ll work, and priorities for work completion, there is an impact on the AV installation sequencing. Sequencing issues include the timing of cable pulls, and determining which areas will be ready for AV equipment installation. It’s important to keep in constant communication with the building project’s general contractor and communicate all potential concerns about the sequencing of AV equipment installation in the overall construction process. library colleagues and peers. For library plans of the future, these are A CLOSER LOOK A M X R e s i d e n t i a l B u i l d e r s P r o g ra m A M X p r o d u c t s d o s o m u c h m o r e t h a n a u t o m a t e l i g h t i n g , s e c u r i t y, the home; they create an experience for the hom home solutions, product discounts and incentives and AMX Certified Dealer integration support. things about the AMX system is its usability. . . You don’t need an advanced degree in technology. I would recommend AMX to any of my not just bells and whistles. They really are an integral part of the libraries of today and tomorrow.” Princeton Public Library, D I D YO U K N O W ? A M X o f f e r s A I A C o n t i n u i n g E d u c a t i o n t o A rch i t e c t s incorporate technology into projects. A/V Control Systems for Commercial Properties builderinfo@ amx.com Interior Designer - Responsible for furnishings and the r A/V Control Systems for Commercial Properties A/V Control Systems for Commercial Properties aesthetic appearance of the building’s interior spac ding’s spaces. The location of necessarily visible equipment (like screens, ble loudspeakers, displays, etc.) is a common topic of interesting s dialog with the interior designer. igne send an email to: AIA.CEU@amx.com Mechanical Consultant - Primarily responsible for systems system GENERAL CONTRACTORS One of the general contractor’s (GC) concerns is the successful ’s coordination and installation of all “architecturally integrated equipment”. From the AV standpoint, this includes it V items such as front and rear projection screens, pro ear projectors, monitor and loudspeaker cluster mounts, a motorized window shades. and These may be designed and/o provided by the AV designer and/or such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), ventil especially as they related to heat producing AV equipment re and its location within a building. 800.222.0193 © June 2008 AMX. All rights reserved. AMX does not assume responsibility for any errors or omissions. e n ns. 469.624.7153 800.932.6993 3 http://www.amx.com

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AV Technology - June 2008 Contents Precedent Corporate: Global Standardization Government: Strategic Technology Planning Education: It’s All Just a Click Pre-Empting Projector Breakdown Dealing With Technophobes Keeping Ahead of Technology Obsolescence Understanding Video Codecs Rules of Engagement Network, See & Learn Sound From the Heart Sportsbook Makes an Impact Upgrading an AV Image Product Review: Polycom’s RealPresence Experience HD Tech Horizons: A True AV Networking Standard? Product Spotlight: Digital Media Servers; Flat Panel New Products Ad Index AV MO: Calculating Fiber Optic Transmission Distance

AV Technology - June 2008

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