Prime contractors often partner with sub-contractors who possess specialized skills or knowledge necessary for certain aspects of the project.
Benchmarking sessions with clients aim to establish a clear vision and understanding of their expectations and requirements for the audiovisual system.
Documenting changes and updates helps ensure that all modifications are tracked, understood, and can be properly managed, which is crucial for maintaining the functionality and reliability of the AV system.
This method provides a clear indicator of how much of the project has been accomplished relative to the planned tasks and timeline.
Understanding the functions required to support the applications helps AV professionals design systems that meet specific operational needs.
The project manager oversees all aspects of the project and is responsible for coordinating with various trades, including ensuring that power is installed correctly according to the project plan.
The program phase typically precedes other phases in a project, where requirements are gathered and initial planning takes place.
Demonstrating the system in action from the beginning (powering up) allows new users to understand the sequence of operations and the functionality of the AV solution practically.
Contracts are typically awarded to AV contractors after a thorough review of their proposals, which include technical solutions, pricing, and other relevant factors, followed by negotiation to finalize terms and conditions.
Architects, engineers, and consultants collaborate as part of the design team to plan and create specifications for the audiovisual systems in a project.
When evaluating RFP responses, clients should weigh multiple factors including price, quality of proposed solution, vendor approach to the project, and their demonstrated ability to meet the project requirements effectively.
