The single biggest challenge that custom channel dealers seem to face is the management of their cash flow. Just recently, another dealer in Edmonton closed their doors. At first I hadn’t given the rumors of their impending demise much thought since, to be honest, I’ve been hearing those rumors about them for the past seven […]
I simply cannot believe that I’ve been writing this for 12 straight years! I spent more than five weeks on this particular version of my annual Kayye’s Krystal Ball feature article due to the fact that the continued economic issues that have plagued our market, the growth of emerging markets (each discussed below) and the […]
As the new year begins you may be wondering how to open new opportunities and refresh your skills. Two unique training opportunities will be offered back-to-back in February at CEDIA’s Indianapolis Training Facility. Get an introduction to the residential industry with EST Basic Boot Camp offered February 7-9. CEDIA instructors will guide you through the […]
The deadline for compliance with the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule was October 1, 2010. Has your company been certified yet? Your business is affected by this rule if your company performs any of the following types of work in pre-1978 homes: Renovating, repairing, or painting that disturbs more than six sq. ft. […]
This year’s CEDIA EXPO is stocked with opportunities for you to expand your knowledge of sustainable lifestyles. Take advantage of the opportunity to see an energy monitoring system and other emerging technologies in action at the CEDIA Technology Council’s Future Technology Pavilion. CEDIA University has expanded offerings to include two sustainability focused courses: Understanding Sustainable […]
You’ve probably booked your flight and your hotel room, but have you created a My Show Agenda Planner? You can still take advantage of the Interactive Online Floor Plan to plan your time at the show. As a My Show user, you’ll be able to create a personalized show agenda that allows you to add […]
CEDIA has once again partnered with rAVe Now to deliver CEDIA EXPO On-Demand. This one-stop source for all your CEDIA EXPO news includes blog posts, videos, show info, and live feeds of CEDIA and rAVe’s social media updates. Check CEDIA EXPO On-Demand now for the news you need leading up to the event, and watch […]
For the second year in a row, we’re Expo’s official LIVE show CEDIA OnDemand press company. Last year, we Tweeted (@ravepubs) and shot over 300 videos of all sorts of new products launched at CEDIA Expo and posted them all during the show — so if you can’t come to CEDIA, it’ll be almost as […]
Beginning August 2, homebuilding professionals and anyone interested in home performance can visit www.hgtvpro.com/cedia to vote for their favorite home theaters, media rooms and integrated homes from CEDIA’s annual Electronic Lifestyles® Awards. Site visitors can tour these three categories of home technology and even drill down into each project for details like additional photos and […]
Best Killer New App: Digital Projection and Mechdyne’s 3D Solution. DPI and Mechdyne had a consumer 3D solution at last year’s CEDIA we gave one of our Best of CEDIA Awards, and this commercial solution was no less spectacular. Combining four Titan projectors, a FUSION box for edge blending and signal processing, a domed screen, […]
There has never been a better time to be a CEDIA member. Save hundreds on your CEDIA EXPO 2010 experience just by registering early! Not a CEDIA member? Join now and receive member pricing on all education. CEDIA members can take advantage of unlimited CEDIA University courses at EXPO at one low price when they […]
CEDIA knows that HDMI is a huge issue for ESCs. Learn how to handle HDMI with the various offerings available at CEDIA EXPO. HDMI Troubleshooting will help attendees identify and resolve common HDMI/HDCP failures. For even more discussion on HDMI, join us for The HDMI Hot Seat panel. Attendees will learn how to better integrate […]
There is a lot to learn as an electronic systems professional: pre-wire, trim duties, residential codes, and more. Take three days and learn all the basics at CEDIA’s EST Basic Residential Boot Camp offered at the Indianapolis training facility July 19-21. This intense training event will provide you with the skills you need to be […]
The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) will unveil its first-ever Future Technology Pavilion at the annual CEDIA EXPO, to be held Sept. 22–26, 2010 in Atlanta. The Future Technology Pavilion will showcase emerging trends and cutting-edge home technologies that are expected to impact the electronic systems industry in areas such as entertainment, sustainability […]
The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association’s (CEDIA) Industry Best Practices Action Team has released a new white paper on the topic of inbound marketing. The document was developed to give CEDIA member companies and industry professionals a framework for understanding the concept of inbound marketing as well as the basic structure of an inbound […]
With nearly record-setting attendance at InfoComm (2nd largest at just over 32,000 attendees), an extremely up-beat bunch of manufacturers launching all sorts of new products and a lot of new technology on the horizon, I am seeing an awesome CEDIA Expo in a few months. Get ready for one of the best shows ever — […]
CEDIA is offering a week packed full of education at d.a.v.i.d. llc’s Westbury, NY training facility. Course offerings will target professionals at a variety of skill and experience levels. The beginning of the week is dedicated to home theater design courses with offerings of ESD131: Fundamentals of Home Theater Design and ESD360: Comprehensive Home Theater […]
Make your educational experience at CEDIA EXPO that much more powerful when you take advantage of web-based CEDIA University training before the show. CEDIA’s Power Hour webinar series can help you lay the foundation by meeting key prerequisites and earning valuable CEUs. Keep up with the Power Hour schedule year-round at http://www.cedia.org/powerhour, and visit http://www.cedia.org/elearning […]
CEDIA education provides numerous benefits for industry professionals at every skill level. For over 20 years CEDIA has been providing education, access to experts, and pathways to various electronic systems careers. Hear what other CEDIA members are saying about CEDIA education at the July 6 Power Hour webinar powered by Survival of the Fittest. Learn […]
Aging-in-place has become a hot topic across the electronic systems industry, and CEDIA is helping you learn about this emerging market with this month’s Power Hour webinars. If you missed the first webinar of the month, Opportunities for CEDIA Professionals in the Age-in-Place Market, you can find an archived version of the webinar by clicking […]
Every year, CEDIA EXPO attracts the latest product displays, manufacturer announcements, tips and trainings to improve your business. There are exciting additions to CEDIA EXPO as it returns to the Georgia World Congress Center this year September 22-26. Check out the new virtual registration brochure to learn what to expect at this year’s EXPO. You […]
The deadline for compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting rule has passed, and the rule is now fully implemented. Don’t risk being hit with steep fines — become a Certified Lead Renovator. The Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting rule requires contractors to become certified in lead-safe work practices before […]
Looking for information on the latest industry issues, trends and technology? People are discussing it all on CEDIA Crosspoint. CEDIA members can log in and instantly have access to high-profile blogs and other content with the ability to link to social media outlets such as Twitter and Facebook. What have people been saying on Crosspoint? […]
Leaders from CEDIA and HDMI Licensing, LLC have agreed to work together to clarify and simplify HDMI integration through a series of educational training seminars aimed at increasing CEDIA members’ knowledge of HDMI technology, its capabilities, and applications. CEDIA recently surveyed its membership to get a better perspective on the issues and concerns members have […]
Two courses, one day, one great training opportunity. Take a day away from the office to learn how to improve your business with two new CEDIA courses. Getting the Right People, Doing the Right Work and Trends, Terminology, and Techniques the 21st Century Technician Needs to Know will help you identify effective business strategies and […]
Take advantage of the rare opportunity to enroll in CEDIA’s EST Basic Residential Boot Camp in New York. CEDIA’s Basic Boot Camp is traveling April 28-30 to the d.a.v.i.d. llc training facility in Westbury, N.Y. This is one of the few occasions CEDIA Basic Boot Camp is available outside the Indianapolis training facility. Basic Boot […]
CEDIA Members and Industry Professionals Have Access to CEDIA’s Online and Instructor-Led Training Beginning April 22, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule will be fully implemented. Electronic systems contractors and other industry professionals will need to comply with the rule immediately in order to avoid costly penalties of up […]
Collaborating with a design and build professional on a project can produce a stunning result. If you are a CEDIA member that has recently completed a new or retrofit project in collaboration with a design and build partner then CEDIA wants to hear from you. Electronic Lifestyles® magazine inspires the audience of architects, interior designers, […]
The EPA has issued a lead paint ruling specifying that any company performing renovations or repairs in homes or buildings built before 1978 that are occupied by children or a pregnant woman must be certified in lead renovation. Any contractor completing a renovation, repair, or painting project which disturbs more than six sq. ft. of […]
By Sara Abrons, CTS Last week, I had the pleasure of attending CEDIA’s Management Conference in New Orleans, LA for the first time. I have to say… if you are a business owner, you should seriously consider attending this conference next year, if you aren’t already. Not only is it (the only?) business conference geared […]
Find insight into the latest trends and innovations that drive this industry at the Electronic House Expo held March 25-27 in Orlando, FL. EH Expo is designed for custom electronics professionals of all kinds and skill levels and focuses on the broad market of custom electronic integration and retailing. In order to make training attainable […]
The retrofit market is expanding exponentially; new technologies are making it easier than ever to utilize the existing home infrastructure. Add in the current economic climate and it is easy to see why the retrofit market is gaining popularity among homeowners and ESCs alike. Many professionals in the electronic systems industry are adding retrofit services. […]