Diamond Head Theatre

Diamond Head Theatre auditorium showcasing advanced AV system and stage setup

Honolulu, Hawaii Opened in 1915, Diamond Head Theatre is Hawaii’s oldest performing arts center. Known as the Broadway of the Pacific, the theatre recently renovated and upgraded its AV systems to improve the experience for those in attendance. Features Participants Owner: Diamond Head Theatre Architect: Studio Red Architecture General Contractor: Multi-GC Consultants: Censeo AV + … Read more

Meals on Wheels

High-definition AV setup in modern conference room featuring Ford AV solutions

Tulsa, Oklahoma Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa provides nutritious meals, wellness checks, and caring contact to elderly and homebound individuals in the Tulsa area. Meals on Wheels constructed a new facility with expanded capacity, including technology upgrades, to meet increased demand. Features Participants Owner: City of Englewood Architect: Selser Schaefer General Contractor: Myers-Cherry Construction … Read more

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport

Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) with advanced AV displays and modern infrastructure

Bentonville, AR Built in 1998 to facilitate the rapid growth in northwest Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport hosts over 1 million passengers each year. In 2010, the airport completed construction of a new concourse that added 51,000 SF to the facility. Ford AV was hired to integrate a new system into the airport to accommodate … Read more

Denver Community Media Center

City of Denver Marketing and Media Center interior showcasing digital signage and AV technology installation

Denver, Colorado The Denver Community Media Center is a City of Denver facility designed to empower community creators through accessible media production tools and training. Ford AV delivered flexible, broadcast-quality AV systems across studios, classrooms, and control rooms, including PTZ cameras, 4K displays, production switchers, and integrated audio to support education, content creation, and public … Read more

Davis School District Catalyst Center

Davis School District Catalyst Center

Kaysville, Utah The Davis School District Catalyst Center focuses on preparing high school students for broadcast careers by providing opportunities for hands-on experience with state-of-the-art broadcast equipment. The Challenge Davis School District envisioned its Catalyst Center as an innovative technical high school that bridges the gap between education and industry. A pivotal element of this … Read more

Waste Management

Waste Management corporate lobby AV installation with modern displays and lighting

Houston, Texas Waste Management, one of the largest providers of waste and environmental services, occupies 284,000 sf on nine floors of the Capitol Tower in downtown Houston. Features Participants Owner: Waste Management Architects: Perkins & Will General Contractor: DE Harvey Builders Consultant: Waveguide LLC. AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems Ford AV has deployed thousands of … Read more

Body-Worn Cameras: An Essential Technology for Essential Workers

Ford AV body-worn camera technology for law enforcement and security personnel

Capture evidence, deter aggression & provide peace of mind for those risking their lives during the current pandemic published: October 20, 2020 by Avigilon CHALLENGE Essential workers around the world are risking COVID-19 infection on a daily basis to ensure emergency services are available, waste is collected, public transport still operates, and supermarkets remain open. In … Read more

Active Learning: AV in Education

Huntington University

Beyond the glow of the large-format digital displays that replaced whiteboards and projectors in many learning environments, something even bigger is brewing. AV has had a positive impact on the education market, but in terms of real innovation, not much has changed in the typical classroom. Today’s passive AV learning tools—essentially large, mounted screens hardwired … Read more

Fannie Mae

Fannie Mae Video Wall

Plano, Texas Fannie Mae consolidated their Dallas-Ft. Worth regional offices into a new 10-story, 330,000 SF tower in Plano. They standardized their AV systems to streamline user operation and easily connect with their offices across the U.S. Features Participants Owner: Fannie Mae Architect: BOKA Powell Consultant: Cerami & Associates AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems Partner … Read more

JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase Conference area

Plano, Texas JPMorgan Chase consolidated their North Texas operations into a new four-building, 1 million SF campus. For 6,000 employees to effectively utilize any of the 334 meeting spaces, JPMorgan Chase sought a standardized AV solution that simplified meeting coordination and connectivity. Features Participants Owner: JPMorgan Chase & Co. Consultant: RTKL Baltimore AV Contractor: Ford … Read more