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Creating the Stadium AV Experience: Audio, Video, and Integrated Solutions

Upgrading a stadium AV system requires tackling complex integrations, managing high channel counts, and ensuring performance throughout every event. With decades of experience modernizing large-scale venues, Ford AV brings the engineering expertise and project rigor needed to streamline audio, video, lighting, and control upgrades with minimal downtime and maximum scalability. Explore how Ford AV … Read more

Jupiter Supper Club

Austin, TX Known for hosting everything from elegant dinners and cocktail hours to intimate live performances and high-energy DJ sets, Jupiter Supper Club needed a high-end AV system to match its dynamic programming and upscale ambiance. Located in a beautifully restored downtown Austin building, Jupiter Supper Club offers an elevated dining and entertainment experience defined … Read more

Louisiana State Legislature

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 AV and the Legislature first began planning in 2018, delivered a full proposal in 2019, and secured approval in 2022. Their goal … Read more

Christus Health Corporate Headquarters

Irving, TX Christus Health, one of the largest nonprofit healthcare systems in the country, has created a new headquarters that will go beyond housing executives; it will coordinate care across more than 600 hospitals and facilities throughout North and South America. The new 15-story corporate HQ in Irving, TX, is a bold, ground-up construction integrating nearly … Read more

Technology, Simulation, and AV Integration in Modern Nursing Education

Nursing Simulation Sound and Video System

Healthcare is evolving at a rapid pace and nursing education must keep up by providing realistic, immersive, and technology-driven training environments. Simulation learning has emerged as a vital tool for bridging the gap between classroom theory and clinical practice. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies—from virtual and augmented reality to high-fidelity simulation and advanced audiovisual (AV) systems—nursing … Read more

Advancing Education and Learning Audio Visual Upgrades

Educational institutions are reimagining the way they teach and learn. With evolving technology and diverse student needs, schools and universities are embracing advanced audiovisual systems to create interactive, engaging, and future-ready environments. Transforming Schools and Learning Spaces with AV Interactive Displays & Smart Boards Lecture Capture & Distance Learning As higher educational models shift toward … Read more

The Lifecycle of AV Systems: Planning for Longevity and Performance

Investing in an AV system is more than just a one-time purchase. It involves understanding the lifecycle of different AV components and how their lifespan affects long-term performance. AV equipment continues to change and becomes more complex each day. Many devices have CPUs in them, and the industry average for replacing computers is every 3-5 … Read more

Western Midstream

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

Paycom

Oklahoma City, OK Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Paycom launched in 1998 as one of the first web-based HR and payroll technology companies. With locations around the country, Paycom sought an AV solution that equips their team to create and produce digital content to share internally and externally. Features Participants Owner: Paycom AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video … Read more

Paycom Center

Oklahoma City, OK Paycom Center in Oklahoma City is a premier NBA arena home to the Thunder and a major entertainment venue. Ford AV delivered a large-scale audiovisual integration featuring expansive digital signage, over 160 displays, video walls, and immersive entrance features, enhancing fan engagement and venue operations across concourses, clubs, and event spaces. Features … Read more