Daniel Routman 
Cypress, Texas Cy-Fair ISD’s Ken Pridgeon Stadium serves as a central hub for athletic and community events. In early 2021, during the Deep Freeze that swept through Texas, a sprinkler pipe in the stadium’s press box burst, pouring water directly onto the AV rack and destroying the audio and video equipment. With football season approaching … Read more
Baton Rouge, LA After nearly a decade without a major upgrade, the Louisiana State Legislature embarked on a $6.5 million AV renovation to bring its historic Capitol building into the digital age. Ford Audio-Video and the Legislature first began planning in 2018, delivered a full proposal in 2019, and secured approval in 2022. Their goal … Read more
Houston, Texas Mattress Firm, one of America’s largest mattress retail chains, relocated its corporate “Bed”quarters to a newly constructed Houston facility in early 2024. With hundreds of stores across the U.S., Mattress Firm needed a reliable, standardized conferencing infrastructure to support meetings between store managers, vendors, and the executive team. The existing AV equipment from … Read more
Kingwood, Texas Insperity, a leading provider of HR and business performance solutions, has recognized the importance of communication across its growing network of offices. With rapid expansion and a workforce spread across the U.S., the company knew it needed to modernize its audiovisual (AV) infrastructure at the Kingwood, Texas headquarters. The campus spans five buildings … Read more
Houston, Texas The City of Mont Belvieu, situated east of Houston, Texas, commissioned a comprehensive audio-visual renovation for its council chamber, courtroom, and adjacent conference facilities. Having a rapidly expanding population with a wide set of needs, the municipality recognized its analog microphones, flip-chart presentations, and absence of digital voting and streaming capabilities did not … Read more
Global Partnership by Design As the world’s #1 job site, Indeed operates across the globe, helping millions of people get jobs. With growth accelerating and collaboration at the heart of their mission, Indeed needed more than just AV systems—they needed a trusted global partner. Starting Early Indeed’s rapid international expansion and evolving workplace strategy called … Read more
In our latest webinar, we delved into how AI is transforming workplace meetings, focusing specifically on Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTRs). Below is a summary highlighting the main talking points from the presentation: The Power of AI in Microsoft Teams Rooms Microsoft Teams Rooms are revolutionizing conference rooms by integrating advanced AI features that enhance communication, … Read more
Houston, TX Western Midstream, a leader in the energy sector, recognized the need to modernize their audio-video technology to support a dynamic hybrid work environment. Based in The Woodlands, Texas, they partnered with Ford AV to design and implement state-of-the-art AV solutions that enhance collaboration, streamline meetings, and elevate user experiences. The project included remodeling … Read more
Apple’s corporate headquarters is a 2.8 million SF complex that hosts nearly 12,000 employees and visitors on a daily basis. Ford provided AV solutions across this mega-facility to promote employee collaboration and an intimate work environment. Features Participants Owner: Apple Inc. Architect: Foster + Partners General Contractor: Holder Construction Company AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems … Read more
Dallas, TX The PGA of America moved its headquarters from Florida to North Dallas. The new 4-story headquarters building is on a 660-acre campus including two championship golf courses, a 500-room hotel, and an entertainment district. Features Participants Owner: PGA of America Consultant: Novom Group AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems Ford AV has deployed thousands … Read more