Integrated Project Delivery: Three Reasons Why AV Should Pay Attention
In today’s economy, it pays to invest in tools and methodologies that increase productivity, foster collaboration and improve communications. Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is a method that has seen a rise in popularity and adoption over the past several years. IPD is seen as a means to create value for the building owner, architect, and general contractor on construction projects. And as IPD contracts appear more regularly in the marketplace, building construction trades like the AV industry should be poised to take advantage of increased opportunities. More
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New STEP Page on InfoComm Website
For information and updates on the Sustainable Technology Environments ProgramSM (STEPSM) please visit the newly created web page . Here you have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the program, learn who is on the task force and get the latest news on the program’s development.
AV Week Tip #3: Contact Your Alma Mater
Contact the business school at your alma mater to see if they would be interested in a discussion about the expanding AV industry. InfoComm has data to help you deliver an informative overview of  our industry’s contributions to business, government, education and so many other key markets. Executives with Listen Technologies and MSpace have taken this approach. In 2008, MSpace President Ryan Heining, a St. John’s University alumnus, addressed a group of 12 e-scholar students at SJU via a videoconference. Students were able to learn about the AV industry and the benefits of videoconferencing firsthand. For other AV Week ideas, visit www.AVWeek.org.
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Membership Survey: Your Opinion Matters
How can InfoComm improve the value of your membership? How are we doing now? Please let us know. InfoComm's Membership Survey takes about 10 minutes to complete. InfoComm will send $5 Starbucks coffee cards to 100 randomly selected participants. Chances are good that your coffee will be on us!
If you are in North America, take the survey now. All other regions will be receiving localized survey invitations by email in coming weeks.
New InfoComm Benefit: Group Disability and Life Insurance
InfoComm, along with insurance broker Early, Cassidy & Schilling, Inc. and insurance provider Unum, extends a new offer to member companies with two or more employees: discounted disability and life insurance. Consult with these insurance experts to review your benefits package and have access to enhanced disability and life plans at discounted rates. Contact Bart Seifert at +1.301.948.5800, ext. 154, or seifertbe@ecsinsure.com to inquire about this program.
 
ARCHI-TECH AV Award Webinars Begin Sept. 2
Don’t miss the ARCHI-TECH webinar series beginning Sept. 2 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. The first features a discussion with the professionals responsible for the award-winning Center forConnected Medicine in Pittsburgh.
 ARCHI-TECH partners with InfoComm International for the annual ARCHI-TECH AV Awards which honor projects showcasing outstanding AV design and integration. Each winning project is featured in a webinar. These webinars are approved by AIA and InfoComm for continuing education credits. Register now.
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InfoComm 2011 Call for Presenters Deadline Approaching!
The InfoComm Professional Education and Training Committee (PETC) invites you to submit your proposals for InfoComm Academy® education sessions at InfoComm 2011 in Orlando, FL. Education sessions will begin Saturday, June 11, and run through Friday, June 17, 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center. The Call for Presenters deadline is September 17, 2010. Submit your proposal today or visit www.infocommshow.org for additional information.
For information about InfoComm Academy sessions contact Bill Thomas.
Please note that InfoComm Academy sessions are intended to provide unbiased AV industry technical and business training and to remain vendor neutral. PETC requires there be no product-specific sales pitches during your presentation, so that the course is not slanted toward any one manufacturer or service provider. Product-specific Manufacturers' Training session rooms are available for exhibitors through the InfoComm Expositions Department.
For further information about the Manufacturers' Training program, contact Laura Reed.
Denver in September with InfoComm Academy 
InfoComm Academy is coming to Denver! Register today for a full day of industry-leading education and professional networking right in your own backyard for only $25.
Attendees receive up to six CTS renewal units (RUs), fast-paced sessions on in-demand topics, taught by industry experts, a full day of training you can use at work on Monday, and a light breakfast and lunch. Learn more and register today!
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CTS Prep Virtual Classroom in German
Upon completion of the first CTS Prep Virtual Classroomin German, four students have taken the CTS exam and three successfully passed to earn their CTS!
There is one remaining CTS Prep Virtual Classroom in German being offered this year. View the course description and learn more today.
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