Private Theater design, engineering, construction, calibration and commissioning: Private Theaters come in many shapes, sizes and price ranges. Everyone has different needs and goals. At the end of the day the process outcome should be to build a room that meets or exceeds your performance goals within a given budget. The process begins with a consultative process to educate the end-user on the options available and the costs associated with them. We call this the discovery phase. Once this phase has been completed an initial design can be created with a more detailed budget and performance criteria.
At this point the fun begins. We are all on the same page and can proceed with creating and executing on a plan that will deliver on the design. We start by entering into a detailed engineering phase. The engineering phase produces the drawings and documents that drive everything else. With drawings and documents in hand we will either execute on construction, calibration and commissioning or supervise others to do the same. We will work hard for you to realize your dream!
Acoustical analysis with problem mitigation planning and execution: As part of one of our other services or standalone we can analyze your site for existing or potential problems and offer plans to solve them. This can include speech intelligibility problems, sound system performance, sound isolation or any combination.
Existing system analysis and forensic documentation with an emphasis on solving problems: From time to time we encounter end-users that have been abandoned with a system that is either incomplete or just not what they thought they were supposed to be getting. This is always an unfortunate situation but we are here to help. We can evaluate what is present in the system and create documentation that quite frankly should have been there from the beginning. We will evaluate what works and what doesn’t. Once we have this baseline we can work together with the end-user to understand what they desire the system to do and come up with a plan to make that happen. Nothing is worse than having a system that doesn’t work or do the things you want it to or though it would do.
Audio Video system design, engineering, installation, programming and commissioning: From needs assessment, system design, product selection and sourcing through engineering, installation, programming and commissioning we can provide you with a complete turn-key solution to meet your needs.
Systems integration and building automation consultation: Today’s homes and commercial buildings are living and breathing structures that are filled with many disparate systems. Understanding what they all are and being able to tame them and create a truly integrated system is a daunting task. We have been through this process literally hundreds of times and can translate that experience into a process that will make it all work together in a way that is efficient, and intuitive.
Control & automation system needs assessment, scope development and programming: Having a control and automation system at your disposal can be a wonderful experience, if it is planned and executed correctly. Too many times a disconnect can occur between the end user and the integrator that leads to a system that does not perform the way it was intended. Over thirty years we have developed a proven process that virtually eliminates this from occurring. By using this multi-step process we can virtually guarantee success and delight upon delivery of a system that will not only control everything in your system, but also automate functions and processes that quite frankly as an end-user you should never be concerned with.
Strategic development: Are you staring at a chasm that has your business today on one side and where you would like to take it on the other but are not sure how to get there? Would you like to branch out into an adjacent market or category and need help with planning, executions and achieving results? Let us show you the way.
Project and program management: The same phased process we use for all of our system development can be brought to bear on any project or collection of projects (Programs). By using these phases and the tasks within them and strictly adhering to a gate system that does not let us proceed to the next without first fulfilling the one at hand and obtaining sign-off from all stakeholders can save time and money.
Product concept development: We have been involved in the concept development and commercialization of hundreds of products. We understand the process and can get the job done through the use of proven techniques drawn from the industry’s leading experts on the subject.
Product engineering manufacturing and/or sourcing: So you have a product concept that you need to bring to market. Maybe we helped you develop the concept or one of your customers said “I need one of these”. During our years in development efforts, we have a network of partners that can help you do it all. We have extensive contacts both domestically and abroad that can do the following:
- Industrial design
- Mechanical engineering
- Electrical circuit design
- Schematic capture
- Prototype development
- Software development
- Packaging design
- Production tooling
- Testing
- Regulatory compliance
- Contract manufacturing services from high mix/low volume to low mix high volume
- Marketing and product launch assistance
Technology consultation: You may have come across something cool but are not sure what to do with it. Conversely you may be in need of something cool but are not sure where to turn. We are well versed in many technologies and markets and how things are done. We also have a vast network of friends who know about other things we may not be aware of. In any situation we are here to help you and offer a solution.
Stakeholder representation: We represent the interests of a wide variety of end-users. Home and business owners, property developers, technology firms, investors, etc. In conjunction with one of our other services or simply as a buffer between you and the firms performing the work, we can maximize your investment and ensure satisfaction.
Marketing plan development and execution: Through a consultative process we can help you better understand your product or service and its target market(s) and come up with a detailed plan to maximize market penetration and commercial success.
Interim staff augmentation: Many technology firms just need some help on a short term basis to help them manage growth or the entrance into a new market segment. We stand ready to help you with the follow adjunct services:
- Design & Engineering
- Programming
- Sales & Marketing
- Business process development
- Project management
- Training
- Installation & commissioning
Targeted training programs: In almost every one of his ventures Keith has been a teacher. He is very good at understanding what knowledge needs to be transferred and coming up with engaging programs that will entertain and enrich the audience in a way that maximizes the stakeholder’s investment and exceeds their goals.
Competitive analysis: Today’s markets and business climate is a tough place. As you go through your normal course of business you may find you are losing business to other firms when you thought your solution was the best offering. Understanding who your competition is and how to properly position your product and/or service in a way that consistently wins deals is as important if not more as anything else you do. We can help understand who all the players are and come up with ways to position your company and make sales presentations that take them out of the equation in a professional manner that does not engage in the disparagement that is often used by others.
Technology evangelism: When you have a great idea or product and need someone to run around and share it with the world, we can help you achieve it. We have successfully evangelized products and services for companies so they could focus on their core business.
Cross-functional team leadership: In all of the service examples that have been described above there is a unique skill that must be brought to bear to ensure success. Cross-functional team leadership is a term that began in the engineering world but is used ubiquitously in today’s business world. Unless your project only requires one skill to realize its potential you most certainly will have to involve a team of professionals that have varied backgrounds, skills and personalities to get things done. Understanding how to break down inherent barriers and rally the team towards a common goal of accomplishing the project together is something we are very experienced in. If we are currently performing one of your other services for you than this will be part of your plan. However, sometimes you need someone to come in and act as a “champion” to cut through all the bull and get the project on track. Let us show you how we can help with this on your next project.
