CE Pro Installation Stories

Neat-O: Clean Wiring, Documentation in 2 Utility Rooms

2009-07-17T14:52:00-06:00

Dealer sets up two utility rooms for line voltage and low voltage with complete documentation posted on walls.

Crestron Anoints First ‘Gold’ Level Master Programmers

2009-07-13T18:35:00-06:00

Drew Wiatrak, integrator for CE Pro's Julie Jacobson, is one of the only Crestron dealers yet to be certified.

Sanus Mobile: Check Mount Compatibility, Know Where to Drill

2009-06-26T14:18:00-06:00

Mount and furniture maker Sanus makes it easier for dealers in the field to to check mount/TV compatibility and find the best location for drilling holes

7 Problem Solvers for Commercial A/V Installs

2009-06-26T13:37:00-06:00

A high-tech donut, a motion-sensing speaker and whacky acoustical panels provide CE pros with pro A/V flexibility. Check out products from Atdec, Turning Technologies, Wireworks, Atlona, SoundTube and Auralex.

Avoid Layoffs: Keep Your Idle Techs Busy Through National Install Networks

2009-06-23T11:26:00-06:00

Web-based switchboards—like ServiceLive, InstallerNet, Zip Express and OnForce—provide integrators with a means of contracting out employee skill and protecting against layoffs.

Firedog Assets for Sale: Opportunity for CE Pros?

2009-06-22T12:07:00-06:00

Liquidator: Integrators could team up to buy assets in order to create a national franchise – something they have failed to accomplish over the years; sale price should be "significantly less" than Circuit City

Residential vs. Commercial: Basic Audio Differences

2009-06-16T12:12:00-06:00

Thinking about jumping into commercial installations? Here's a quick primer on some of the basic audio differences between residential and commercial installations.

DTV Transition Could Cause Spike in OTA HD

2009-06-11T15:47:00-06:00

Fifty-five percent of those surveyed by Harris "somewhat or very likely" to switch from cable to antenna for free over-the-air HD signals.

Zip Express Expects Antenna Installs to Surge After DTV Transition

2009-06-11T13:48:00-06:00

Zip has already installed more than 1,000 antenna systems at $349 each through its national network of independent contractors.

DTV Mapping Tool Helps Antenna Setup, Sales

2009-06-02T14:10:00-06:00

The FCC Web site helps properly aim antennas for best OTA HD reception. It's an amazing tool for installers in several respects.

6 More Cheap Products to Make Your Installs Easier

2009-06-02T12:00:00-06:00

Money can solve a lot of problems, but it’s not always necessary to spend cash just to complete a job. Here are six affordable products that can help electronics professionals in the field.

Is Going Green Really Worth It?

2009-05-22T12:06:00-06:00

Cleantech Homes says eco-friendly home technology can be scalable, enabling dealers to capture a broader market. Small green systems can go a long way -- for both installer and client.

Cleantech’s Green Technology On Display

2009-05-22T12:05:00-06:00

The folks at Cleantech say that once their show home is finished, it will be part museum, part warehouse, part classroom and part conference room.

4 Ways to Be More Professional at Work

2009-05-20T12:00:00-06:00

When you improve the professionalism of your company, you help justify higher rates, and you help differentiate your company from your competition.

Are You Prepared For Every Service Call?

2009-05-13T11:55:00-06:00

What do you typically do for your clients when a hardware warranty situation cancels out skilled work that you did for them? Are you prepared for every possible situation?