TIMELINE
CAV is involved from concept through completion and beyond.
Architectural Planning Phase
- Work with architect to select an appropriate equipment rack location, ensure adequate ventilation, supply of dedicated power lines, and specify aesthetic constraints for wall surface
- Review, decide, and order any back boxes for hidden/flush locations; make final framing decisions for recessed shade locations and any motorized TVs
- Review, decide, and order lighting system components that electrician will need
- Review, decide, and order any specialty lighting fixtures, and specify dimmer locations
- Review, decide, and order back boxes for invisible and/or small aperture speakers to match lighting
Construction Phase
- Install lighting components for electrician to run their wires to
- Work with electricians to make sure home is wired properly for current/future lighting control
- Install back boxes for invisible/small aperture speakers to match lighting
- After completion of plumbing/HVAC/high-voltage, perform rough-in of low voltage wires
- Quality control walkthrough to inspect everything before sheetrock
- Take pre-construction photos to catalogue job site
Finishing Phase
- Schedule system installation and begin trim-out of low voltage wall plates after floor surface finishes have completed curing and the final cleaning to remove all dust/debris from the air
Receive Final Approval
- Install complete AV system, final quality control walkthrough, and homeowner orientation to show them how to operate their new system and answer any questions
Architectural Planning Phase
- Work with architect to select an appropriate equipment rack location, ensure adequate ventilation, supply of dedicated power lines, and specify aesthetic constraints for wall surface
- Review, decide, and order any back boxes for hidden/flush locations; make final framing decisions for recessed shade locations and any motorized TVs
- Review, decide, and order lighting system components that electrician will need
- Review, decide, and order any specialty lighting fixtures, and specify dimmer locations
- Review, decide, and order back boxes for invisible and/or small aperture speakers to match lighting
Construction Phase
- Install lighting components for electrician to run their wires to
- Work with electricians to make sure home is wired properly for current/future lighting control
- Install back boxes for invisible/small aperture speakers to match lighting
- After completion of plumbing/HVAC/high-voltage, perform rough-in of low voltage wires
- Quality control walkthrough to inspect everything before sheetrock
- Take pre-construction photos to catalogue job site
Receive Final Approval
- Install complete AV system, final quality control walkthrough, and homeowner orientation to show them how to operate their new system and answer any questions
