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