CHAPTER 7

Communicating with Allied Trades

In this chapter, you will learn about

•   The related professionals you work with on an AV project

•   Three common organizational tools used to track an AV project

•   The purpose of industry standards and the role they play in working with allied trades

•   The importance of detail in specifying your design

The infrastructure that supports an AV design is handled by architects; electricians; lighting designers; structural, electrical, network, and mechanical engineers; artisans; builders; interior designers; acousticians; and many others. As you specify what will go into your design, you will need to communicate those elements to your allied trade partners.

Each trade requires certain information ...

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