Understanding Bids - Picking The Right Contractor
Explore crucial factors to consider when selecting the ideal AV contractor. From the quality of materials to company reputation and labor practices, gain valuable insights to help you make an informed decision.
Key Points:
- Understand the significance of using high-quality materials in AV projects and how it impacts safety.
- Explore the trade-off between cost and safety when it comes to rigging hardware and other AV equipment. Discover why investing in safety is worth the expense.
- Learn to ask the right questions about the type of cable, rigging hardware, and other products used in your AV project. Discover the importance of understanding the differences in product quality.
- Evaluate an AV contractor's reputation and history by researching their past projects, industry reputation, and client satisfaction beyond flagship projects.
- Consider the reliance on key staff members within an AV company. Understand the potential risks of relying too heavily on specific individuals for project success.
- Learn about the ownership and mission of the AV company. Assess whether their mission aligns with your project's goals and values.
- Explore the potential impact of a company's competing visions, goals, and industries on your project's priority and timeline.
- Understand how the contractor approaches labor, including the use of subcontractors, part-time employees, or full-time employees. Learn why full-time employees may offer more reliability and alignment with your project's goals.
Make informed decisions and ensure the success, safety, and quality of your audio-visual endeavors.
This video was produced in partnership with Summit Integrated Systems and is a part of a wide range of videos produced, entitled LINK.