Workplace and jobsite accidents can typically be blamed on two things: either the lack of appropriate safety protocol or the inability to create and maintain a safe culture. A “zero-claim mentality” is what integrators should strive for (meaning no accidents). To establish this type of environment, the first step involves creating a holistic strategy that Read the full article…
The word of the day is “engagement.” We hear about it constantly in politics, marketing meetings, and, yes, especially in discussions about team effectiveness. Why? Because a team that’s “in the groove” is far more successful than one that’s out of sync. And engaged teams are far more nimble and able to manage change with Read the full article…
It’s a smart way of thinking: If your workers are enjoying their work experiences, then your customers will also enjoy better service from happier employees. That philosophy has held true at La Mirada, CA-based Spinitar since the company opened its doors in 1986. From the top down, everyone makes it a goal to create a Read the full article…
When Ignite was launched in 2016, we knew it would help the industry draw attention to the awesome career opportunities available. What we didn’t realize, however, was that it would raise the debate about what integrators call themselves. Commercial integrators? AV integrators? Technology professionals? Low-voltage contractors? Systems contractors? Communications technology firms? What’s Behind NSCA’s Name Read the full article…
You’ve heard it before: The integration industry has finally converged with IT. Many security and AV organizations now offer IT products and services in addition to traditional integrated solutions. Providing IT services is a natural fit with many integrator offerings, especially since they commonly work with decision-makers with IT departments. In addition, technicians are becoming Read the full article…
As June arrives, integrators face some of the most rewarding yet challenging months in the business. Learning to deal with seasonality can be a daunting task, especially when several large projects overlap. Seasonality can make balancing purchasing, AR, and AP difficult. The last thing you want to do is say “no” to a project that Read the full article…
Last month, the Electronic Systems Professional Alliance (ESPA), founded in 2006 to meet the increasing demand for properly trained electronic systems technicians, announced that Jeff Gardner – the organization’s first executive director – retired. From our perspective, the industry owes a lot to Gardner. He first joined ESPA in 2016 after serving on staff at Read the full article…
Over the next few months, we’ll take an inside look at how the NSCA 2019 Excellence in Business award winners have adapted to our constantly changing industry. The story of Horizon AVL is second on the list. For its ability to identify a client need and use its love for AV to enter a new market, Read the full article…
Alvin Toffler is credited with saying: “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” This is the case for every business undergoing some type of digital transformation. In a recent survey by Futurum Research, 1,000+ executives were asked about the Read the full article…
Systems integrators in Colorado won’t have to be licensed as electricians to do Class 2 or Class 3 circuit work after NSCA and local members contribute testimony and support on SB19-156. NSCA works proactively to stop potentially restrictive legislation. This might be one of the most unrecognized benefits the association provides not just for its Read the full article…
