UT Health Science School of Public Health – Hybrid-Ready Learning

Hybrid Learning at UT Health Science School of Public Health

San Antonio, TX Ford AV partnered with the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health to design and integrate audiovisual systems that support modern health education, hybrid learning, and collaboration across Texas. The project spanned classrooms, large conference rooms, multipurpose spaces, an executive suite, and a highly specialized teaching kitchen and production studio that … Read more

City of Beaumont Police Real-Time Crime Center AV System

Real-time crime center video wall displaying live camera feeds and public safety data

Beaumont, Texas Ford AV delivered a state-of-the-art AV system for the City of Beaumont Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC), enhancing the city’s ability to monitor public safety, coordinate law enforcement responses, and manage critical incidents. This project transformed a floor of the existing municipal building into a fully integrated RTCC, tying into the city’s emergency operations command center and equipping officers, analysts, and city … Read more

Peterbilt Motors AV System – Corporate Video Wall and Auditorium AV Upgrade 

Auditorium AV system with immersive audio and LED display

Denton, TX Ford AV delivered a high-performance auditorium AV system and video wall for Peterbilt Motors’ corporate headquarters in Denton, Texas. This comprehensive Peterbilt AV system upgrade included a custom vertical video wall in the lobby for marketing and corporate messaging, as well as a Planar LED video wall in the auditorium to support presentations, hybrid meetings, and immersive visual experiences.   By combining innovative AV technology, expert … Read more

McCarthy

McCarthy Audiovisual upgrade by Ford AV

Houston, Texas When McCarthy Building Companies moved their Houston headquarters, they wanted an AV environment that matched their modern space and improved collaboration. Ford AV delivered a complete AV design-build solution across Levels 21 and 22, managing everything from initial engineering to field installation and commissioning. The result is a cohesive, Microsoft Teams–ready ecosystem that … Read more

Mattress Firm

Mattress Firm AV

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

City of Mont Belvieu

City of Mont Belvieu

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

Christus Health Corporate Headquarters

Christus HQ AV Upgrade

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

How Modern AV Systems and Work Habits Shape Each Other

Workplace uses AV tools to bridge gap between in person and online employees.

The audiovisual (AV) systems industry has transformed over the past decade. This change has been propelled by continuous technological advancements and the evolving nature of work itself. The relationship between AV systems and work habits is a deeply symbiotic one—each influences the other. As AV innovations have enabled more dynamic and flexible work environments, the … Read more

Optimizing AV Performance with Advanced Monitoring 

Man producing music in a professional recording studio with AV technology

In today’s competitive business environment, uninterrupted audiovisual (AV) performance is more than a convenience—it’s a strategic asset. With the rapid evolution of digital communication, companies increasingly rely on high-performing AV systems for presentations, remote collaboration, and customer engagement. Advanced AV monitoring solutions ensure operational continuity by proactively detecting and resolving equipment issues before they disrupt … Read more