Contractual model between builder ARBC and integrator AAMI in Florida is shining example of full transparency and how two-stage contract works — one for ‘fixed’ equipment and one for ‘non-fixed.’ Also, top 10 criteria builders look for in hiring CE pros.
Luraco Technologies makes debut at CEDIA 2016 with U.S.-made high-margin $8,490 medical massage chair with smartphone-style touchscreen remote control.
Newly ratified IEEE 802.3bz standard opens an upgrade path from 1 Gigabit to up to 5 Gigabit speeds for more than 70 billion meters of Cat 5e / Cat 6 cabling sold in commercial and residential markets.
GoVision makes a splash at CEDIA 2016 with its 5,500-nit giant outdoor modular $120,000 LED displays for the residential market.
Starting Dec. 1, 2016, integrators must pay overtime to any worker earning less than $47,476 annually, more than double the previous threshold. NAHB lawsuit aims to stop the law from being enacted while pushing for a gradual increase in the limit.
Crystal Screens uses nanolens technology used in holographic rooms to create a $2,000 to $3,000 screen with ambient light rejection, zero hot spots, wide viewing angle and high gain.
ClearView Innovations shows off its HiddenReflections Window TV at CEDIA that converts a fixed-pane window into a TV screen.
CEDIA: Lenbrook showcased 24 new products from NAD, PSB and Bluesound including hybrid DAC amplifiers, speakers, and an expansion of the BluOS wireless operating system.
Ihiji announces year-long contest that runs until CEDIA 2017 to reward integrators who earn recurring monthly revenue.
Comparing today’s audio systems to an ‘elephant’s fart’ in terms of quality, RIVA Audio comes out swinging at CEDIA 2016 with sleek, high-quality wireless networked audio system that promises strong margin for integrators.
Charging higher prices to referral clients, sharing only 50% of a project’s profit windfall, and putting a ceiling on wages for every position in your company are just some tangible business tips from other CE pros.
REAL Audio Video’s Virtual Reality (VR) pre-visualization technology lets clients see and interact with their home theater design before construction.
