All Articles Tagged Associations

Jason Knott | 03/21 06:35 AM, 29 Comments

In the ongoing effort to educate the structured cabling industry on non-compliant cable products, the Communications Cable and Connectivity Association (CCCA) and the Copper Development Association (CDA) have issued a warning about cable using copper-clad aluminum conductors that do not comply with UL, NEC or TIA codes. The CCCA has encountered several sources in the U.S. marketing Category 5e and Category 6 communications cables made with copper clad aluminum conductors instead of solid copper conductors. Communications cables made with copper-clad aluminum conductors violate several industry standards, including UL safety standard… View this story

Jason Knott | 01/14 09:00 AM, 0 Comments

With all the negativity surrounding new home construction, there are two pieces of recent data offered by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) that offer hope for integrators focusing on the retrofit housing market. 1. The average home in the United States is 36 years old, according to Michael Luzier, president of the NAHB Research Center. That means it was built back in 1975 before structured wiring, way before the Internet, before home theater and a myriad of other technologies. There are 130,000 existing homes in the U.S. 2.… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 12/17 01:54 PM, 0 Comments

Apparently, the custom installation market has the same challenges half a world away. That's why 30 leading Italian systems integrtors gathered for the CEA TechHome Mediterraneo Roundtable, held at the NH Fiera hotel in Milan, Italy. The group met to share best practices, network and discover new opportunities. The Roundtable featured the presentation of research exclusive to CEA TechHome Mediterraneo about the Italian custom integration community, a case study of Greater Alarm of Los Angeles, Calif., and its founder George De Marco, and roundtable discussions to share best practices in… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 10/08 07:25 AM, 1 Comment

The CEA and CEDIA R10 Residential Systems committee have announced the publication of CEA/CEDIA-CEB23: Home Theater Design. This industry bulletin provides guidelines to accurately calculate screen size and design systems for video devices, including HDTVs and 3DTVs. Following this bulletin will allow manufacturers and electronic systems contractors (ESCs) to precisely measure screen size and design systems, maximizing the home theater viewing experience for consumers. “CEA projects more than 31 million HDTV sets and more than 2 million 3DTVs will be sold in 2010. With increased consumer adoption of HD and… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 06/25 12:00 PM, 4 Comments

CEDIA has opened up voting for its annual Board of Directors election. Nine candidates are vying for a seat, and CE Pro has their profiles. Who are the most qualified candidates? In the comments, please post your positive thoughts on the nominees. Full CEDIA members have until July 23, 2010 to vote for the most qualified candidates. Cast your “real” votes here. Federico Bausone Multisistemas BVC, S,A, de C.V. Ave. Vasconcelos 131 Ote. Col. Del Valle San Pedro Garza Garcïa, NL 66220 Mexico Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view… View this story

Tom LeBlanc | 02/10 09:31 AM, 0 Comments

The market for full-scale building automation is about to explode and integrators are well-positioned to benefit from it, according to a report by Acclaro Growth Partners. Building managers increasingly want to bring control of systems together, including audio, video, security, IT, telecommunications, mechanical, electrical and plumbing. Residential installers are actually better equipped to handle the convergence going on in the building automation market than are commercial installers, according to "Building Automation - Opportunities and Challenges for the Audiovisual Industry" CE pros that have a comfort level programming and installing Crestron… View this story

Deborah Smith | 01/27 07:38 AM, 0 Comments

CEDIA's Registered Outreach Instructor (ROI) program is a valuable business building tool that enables CEDIA members to provide accredited continuing education unit [CEU] courses to local design and building industry providers. Dealers who take and pass the ROI Train-the-Trainer class can present CEDIA-developed courseware to architects, designers and builders within their geographic regions who belong to any of eight associations that have approved the ROI course material for their members. The program was designed to help dealers develop new business relationships with potential referral partners without the cost of course… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 01/13 11:26 AM, 0 Comments

The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has launched an enhanced online Career Center that will help connect hiring companies with electronic systems professionals. The revamped Career Center will allow both CEDIA member companies and non-members to post job openings and browse for candidates. Postings remain visible for 60 days. Employers can search resumes based on criteria such as location and desired position. Member companies will receive free access in 2010. The Career Center will also allow individuals to post resumes and view open positions. Posted resumes will remain… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 12/21 10:24 AM, 1 Comment

The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has partnered with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). CEDIA says the alliance will "help educate both associations' members and will provide a platform for collaboration, partnership, and exchange of information regarding integrating technology into homes." Mary Harris, executive vice president of NARI, says members will "enjoy the reciprocal benefits of networking, business referral, education, training and heightened professionalism." CEDIA adds that the NARI alliance is similar to the partnership it formed in 2005 with the National Association of Home… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 12/07 03:08 PM, 0 Comments

The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) elected a new executive committee, unanimously voting Edward Bonifas of Alarm Detection Systems Inc. in to lead the association for the next two years. In addition to Bonifas, members of the new executive committee are: First vice president: Robert R. Bean (Alert Alarm of Hawaii)Second vice president: John Lombardi (Commercial Instruments and Alarm Systems, Inc.)Secretary: Pamela J. Petrow (Vector Security)Treasurer: Daniel Demers (Reliance Protectron Security Services)Immediate past president: Bud WulforstThe association also awarded Stanley Oppenheim, president of DGA Security, with the 2009 Stanley C.… View this story