Independent · Manufacturer-Agnostic · On Your Side
Independent AV & automation consulting for complex residential & commercial projects.
We write the specs, coordinate the systems, and protect your project — without selling you equipment.
The conflict you should know about
Your AV integrator works for themselves. We work for you.
Most AV recommendations come with a sales incentive attached. Integrators make money selling and installing equipment. That's not a criticism — it's a conflict of interest you should know about.
We have no products to sell and no manufacturer relationships to protect. Our only job is getting you the right system at the right price — and holding whoever installs it to a documented standard.
Why we built an independent consultancy →What we do
A complete, brand-neutral technology scope.
- →AV System Design & SpecificationManufacturer-agnostic audio and video design — from multi-room music to dedicated cinema.
- →Home & Building AutomationChoosing and specifying the right control platform — Crestron, Control4, or Savant.
- →Lighting Control & Motorized ShadingScene design, keypad specification, and shade integration across every major platform.
- →Networking & WiFi InfrastructureEnterprise-grade network architecture engineered for whole-property coverage and reliability.
- →Security Camera SystemsCoverage-gap analysis and strategic camera placement, documented for the installer.
- →Access Control & Automated EntrySpecifying entry hardware and integrating it with automation and intercom platforms.
- →Construction CoordinationDefining and coordinating the technology scope before — and through — construction.
Built for your role
Independent expertise for everyone with something at stake.
Homeowners
The stakes are too high to rely on the person selling you the equipment.
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Architects & Designers
Technology that enhances your design — not one that fights it.
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Builders & Contractors
The technology scope, defined and documented before anyone touches a wall.
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Commercial & Developers
Independent technology consulting for commercial and multi-unit projects.
Learn more →Proof · Palm Beach, FL
The Harlow Residence
Independent design and a competitive bid delivered the family's full automation vision for over $100,000 less than the quotes they'd been handed.
Read the case study →The math of independence
Pay less. Get more. Even after our fee.
A sole-sourced integrator quote is the most expensive way to buy AV. We right-size the design and put it out to competitive bid — and the savings routinely exceed what we charge.
Right-size the spec
We trim the over-spec and redundant gear before anyone bids — often 8–12% off the top.
Competitively bid it
Qualified integrators bid the identical, documented scope — apples to apples — and price discipline does the rest.
Net out ahead
Right-sizing plus competition typically saves more than our fee. You pay less and own a system built around you.
How we work
Six phases. One accountable party.
Discovery Consultation
We listen before we recommend anything.
Site Assessment & Plan Review
We look at what exists before we design what comes next.
System Design & Specification
A complete, manufacturer-agnostic specification built around your project.
Bid Management & Integrator Selection
We put your project out to bid — and we know who to call.
Construction Administration & Oversight
We stay involved so nothing gets lost between design and installation.
Final Walkthrough & System Verification
We don't close out a project until everything works the way it was designed to.
Begin
The best systems start with a conversation, not a quote.
Tell us about your project and we'll be in touch within one business day. The first consultation is free, with no obligation to proceed.