Learning Objectives • O Outline tli the th history hi t off the th Electronic El t i S Systems t Contractor (ESC) • Identify components of a successful partnership with an ESC • Discuss components of a successful partnership and project agreement • Define the value of identifying and working with an ESC
Managing Electronic Systems Contractors (ESCs)
History of the Electronic Systems Contractor
• O Originally i i ll referred f d to as ""audio di specialists" i li " • Developed single audio sources into multiroom systems t • Updated video systems • Graduated G into retail showrooms
Managing Electronic Systems Contractors (ESCs)
History of the Electronic Systems Contractor
• D Developed l d iinto a b bona-fide fid trade d specializing i li i in low-voltage residential systems. 9 Audio A di 9 Video 9 Intercom POTS VoIP 9 Home theater
Managing Electronic Systems Contractors (ESCs)
The Interview
Understand U d d the h ESC’ ESC’s b business i model d l and d develop a common theme. • Project P j t staff t ff may include: i l d 9 Project manager 9 Project designer 9 Electronic systems technician (EST) 9 Programmer
Managing Electronic Systems Contractors (ESCs)