For the highest-revenue home-technology installers, the biggest opportunities in 2018 are lighting fixtures/control, motorized shades, security/surveillance systems, increased home automation demand, and RMR opportunities.
Jason Knott
Jason Knott is Data Solutions Architect and Evangelist for D-Tools. He is the former Editor-in-Chief of CE Pro. He can be reached at [email protected].
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CE Pro 100: Biggest Challenges Facing Home-Technology Integrators in 2018
Among the highest-revenue home-technology installers, the biggest challenges for 2018 will be finding employees, tight product margins, maintaining efficiency, and supporting a profitable service/RMR business.
Should You Buy or Lease Your Showroom?
Integrator Residential Systems Inc. stops leasing and buys an office/showroom to contribute to a future exit strategy. Results include wealth creation, boost in employee morale, and tax benefits. Let’s do the math.
Control4 Q1 Revenues Up 18%; More Acquisitions to Come
Control4’s Q1 revenues reach $59.1 million and are tracking to hit $275M for the year, CEO Martin Plaehn hints at more acquisitions to come.
The 43 Metrics You Need to Track to Measure Success in the A/V Industry
Use these 43 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) – from labor profit to project backlog – to check if your custom installation business is on track… or off-track.
Gibson Files for Bankruptcy, Secures $135M in Debtor Financing
Renowned musical instrument brand reaches Chapter 11 deal with shareholders. It will jettison all non-musical-instrument brands.
8 Quick Business Tips to Boost Profitability
Azione integrators share advice on charging for engineering and project management, hiring and firing, GPS tracking for vehicles and other profit-building tips.
Azione Focuses on Lighting, RMR, Upselling, Marketing
Azione Unlimited buying group targets lighting fixtures, recurring monthly revenue and voice control as key initiatives for 2018 and beyond.
Outdoor Technology Projects: Prices Grow 40 Percent in 2017
CE Pro’s second Outdoor Technology Study reveals reasons for integrators to be optimistic: 44% growth in outdoor installations in 2017 and 40% average price increase.
Kidney Dialysis Centers Get Unique, $28K High-Tech Entertainment Stations
Houston integrator Digital Delight uses Logitech Harmony control to outfit seven Dialyspa kidney dialysis centers with individual entertainment options for patient stations.
New Google Mobile-First Indexing Could Hurt 66% of Integrators’ Websites
Integrators’ websites that do not have ‘responsive’ mobile-friendly design could ‘plummet’ in Google ranking starting April 21.
Houzz Landscaping Study Shows Technology Plays Growing Role
Houzz consumer survey reports 18% of homeowners added technology to their landscaping projects, led by TVs, audio, and solar charging stations.
