Value Engineering—Four Ways Draper Adds Value
“Value engineering” has many negative connotations, especially in the world of solar control. When most people hear it, they immediately think only of making a product that is less expensive to produce, often at the expense of quality. When value engineering was first...
read moreCustom Venetian Blinds Add Special Touch to Tallest Building West of the Mississippi River
The Wilshire Grand Center in downtown Los Angeles has been an attention-getting project from the very beginning. As construction got underway, 21,200 cubic yards of concrete was poured at the site, setting a Guinness World Record for concrete in one continuous pour....
read moreSix Things to Consider when Selecting LED Mounts and Structures
When you’re planning an LED video wall, choosing the display is only half the battle. You also need to select the right mounting structure to make the installation a complete success. Here are six things to consider when planning for LED mounts and structures. Where...
read moreConserving Resources with Shades
The construction industry has a significant impact on the environment. As in this ArchDaily article, much of the impact is in carbon dioxide emissions and energy use. Here are a few ways we can contribute to your efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of...
read moreOnline Tools That Make AV Life Easier
The life of an AV professional is busy, tiring, and sometimes frustrating. And most people who work in AV love it. That’s the gist of what you can learn by following the Twitter and LinkedIn hashtag #AVisLife. AV pros (or, as they call themselves on Twitter,...
read moreDoes Your High School Need a Branding Strategy?
In recent years branding has become a major consideration for sports facilities. And it isn’t restricted to facilities that host professional and collegiate events. Even high schools now recognize the importance of branding in facility design and development. A recent...
read moreDraper, Mermet Combine for Window Shade Training Program
How do you know which shading solutions to use? What are the latest and most dynamic developments in shade technology? Such questions can be difficult to answer as new technological advances in shading are being made. Those questions and others were answered during a...
read moreDraper Setting New Records
A cyberattack can bring a company to its knees. In many cases, such attacks are responsible for the complete demise of a company. When Draper was hit with a ransomware attack in early July, we discovered what it takes to survive and come out stronger: people. In the...
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