MRD On Your Team is a dedicated AV consultancy service designed to help businesses navigate office moves, refurbishments, and technology refreshes. Since AV projects occur infrequently, internal teams may lack the expertise or up-to-date knowledge to make the best technology decisions. MRD On Your Team provides professional guidance throughout the process, from defining project success and planning AV needs to procurement, installation oversight, and post-installation support. Our goal is to ensure that AV investments are aligned with business needs, installed correctly, and future-proofed for long-term success.

Why MRD On Your Team?
AV projects typically occur every five years due to rapid technology advancements, shifting user expectations, and evolving business needs. Internal teams, often tasked with overseeing these projects, may lack the necessary experience or up-to-date knowledge to make informed decisions. Without proper planning, businesses risk delays, subpar installations, and unexpected costs. MRD On Your Team provides expert oversight, ensuring AV investments are strategic, effective, and future-proofed.

What’s Included in MRD On Your Team?

• Project Kick-Off & Planning
  Every successful project begins with a clear understanding of business needs. MRD works closely with stakeholders to define project success, assess existing meeting spaces, and evaluate current AV infrastructure. We also review workspace layouts, meeting room functionality, and construction timelines to ensure all AV decisions align with broader business goals.

• Construction & AV Design Support
  Before construction begins, we analyse plans to determine the ideal display sizes using industry-standard DISCAS calculations. Room acoustics are assessed using reverberance calculations (RT60), with recommended treatments to improve speech clarity. Hardware recommendations are tailored to room size, meeting usage, and performance needs, ensuring optimal functionality. All findings are compiled into a clear AV brief that can be shared with internal teams, and your installation partners.

• Procurement Assistance
  Selecting the right AV partners and equipment is crucial for project success. MRD assists in issuing RFQs and tenders with precise AV specifications, ensuring vendors provide solutions that meet business requirements. We evaluate vendor responses, highlighting risks related to cost, timeline, and compatibility. Additionally, we review maintenance and support contracts to ensure businesses have long-term reliability and service coverage.

• Manufacturer Support & Exclusive Benefits
  As a media partner to leading AV vendors, MRD On Your Team clients gain access to exclusive manufacturer deals. These include extended warranties, discounted pricing, and special promotions, all redeemable through the client’s preferred AV installer. This ensures businesses receive high-quality solutions at the best possible value.

• Construction & Installation Oversight
  Throughout the project, MRD acts as a bridge between AV, construction, and internal teams. We coordinate technical discussions, address design-related questions, and ensure all AV components are installed as planned. Where instructed, witness testing is conducted to verify installation progress, system functionality, and adherence to specifications. Once the project is complete, we recommend suitable user training, documentation, and ongoing support to ensure a smooth transition to daily use.

• Typical Engagement Timeline
  MRD On Your Team typically begins supporting businesses during the early planning stages of a technology refresh or office relocation. Engagements generally last between six to twelve months, running from project conception through the first month of operation. For larger or multi-site projects, extended support is available to ensure consistent AV quality across locations.