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Practical notes on hiring AV integrators and programmers, compliance and verification.
Why contractors shouldn't pay to be prequalified
Contractor-paid networks turned prequalification into a toll. Here's what that costs the industry, and the model we chose instead.
October 12, 2026. 2 minute read.
What a certificate of insurance proves, and what it doesn't
An ACORD 25 is a snapshot, not a guarantee. Five things to check on every COI, and how continuous monitoring closes the gap.
October 5, 2026. 2 minute read.
Hiring an AV programmer: what to ask before you sign
Certifications, source code, version control and commissioning. A buyer's checklist for control and DSP programming work.
September 28, 2026. 2 minute read.