What not having an AV consultant can cost!

Here is an example of what designing a project without an audio visual consultant can cost.

Use this matrix and substitute one of the three scenarios in the blank.

AV Consultant was hired ____________ the Architect

At the same time as

After

Difference

Electrical requirements to support AV specified into job.  ~ $5,000

Electrical change orders because conduits and circuts for AV system were not in the original bid (or in correct location).        ~ $20,000

$15,000

Finish carpenter has exact demensions of countertops and cabinets for equipment. $0.00

Replacing already built countertops because the equipment will not fit $1,500.00

$1,500

Electrial company knows the AV systems must have its own isolated ground. $300.00

Electrial company core drills through concrete slab to provide isolated ground. $2,000.00

$1,700

Specifing air conditioning vent in amplifier room. ~ $500

Adding and extra run of AC because equipment is getting too hot.  ~ $4,000

$3,500

AV Consultant & Architech work together to address acoustic problems. ~ $25,000

Acoustic paneling is the only resort, after construction is complete, to tame acoustic problems.  ~ $75,000

$50,000

Proper placement of Amp Room.
~ $0.00

Have to move Amp Room because Architect located it under baptistry ~ $10,000

$10,000

Support systems were designed in the main structure for the speakers, lights, and projectors $3,000.00

Add steel support beams after the building is in the dry. $12,000.00

$9,000

* based on a recent 1,000 seat building.

TOTAL DIFFERENCE:

$90,700

         Hiring your AV Consultant at the beginning of the project:

Priceless