Focus on Technology: How to Issue an RFP/RFQ
August 1, 2008
Over the years, Thorburn Associates has provided thousands of hours of training sessions at InfoComm conferences. One of the most popular sessions has been Lisa’s informative presentation on issuing RFP’s and RFQ’s. To help everyone understand the issuing process, here
CAVSP Certification
August 1, 2006
Certified Audio Visual Service Provider (CAVSP) is a certification process offered by InfoComm International that insures companies uphold the highest standards in the AV industry. CAVSP certified companies can help consumers make informed choices for their audiovisual projects. Word of
Way to Go! Federated Department Stores Receives Retailer of the Year Award
September 1, 2005
Congratulations go to Federated Department Stores (Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s) for receiving the “VM+SD/Peter Glen Retailer of the Year” award at the International Design Conference in Chicago, September 21-23. Honored as a “master of department store reinvention”, Federated embraces change and is
Devil In The Details
July 18, 2005
Let’s look at the word “submittal.” The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language’s third definition of submittal is: to commit (something) to the consideration or judgment of another. From a consultant’s point of view, submittals are printed documents or
Steve Thorburn is named to the TEA International Board of Directors
November 1, 2004
The TEA (formerly Themed Entertainment Association) launched a new logo design and shortened its name to better project its membership and services to an increasingly diversified client base. “Our new logo graphically presents our members’ expertise in themed entertainment and
CSI’s MasterFormat™ 04 and its Impact on Our Work
March 1, 2004
The current status is that late in 2004 the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) will formally publish the new MasterFormat™ layout. Over the last few years the MasterFormat™ Task Team has been working on the first major update in 38 years.
TA Principal Wins ICIA Award
June 1, 1997
We’re proud to announce that Steven J. Thorburn received the ’96-’97 ICIA Professional Education and Training Committee (PETC) award at the 10th annual ICIA Achievement Awards Presentation. This year’s ICIA (International Communications Industries Association) awards ceremony was held during the