Master Video

One Company • One Source • Est. 1953

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Installation & Maintenance

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• FUN Facts! - INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE at the International Space Station, which never returns to Earth, is performed by NASA Astronauts in space.

Installation & Maintenance

FUN Facts; Installation and Maintenance that’s out of this World! Unlike Space Shuttles and Capsules, the International Space Station (ISS) never returns to Earth, so the Astronauts onboard the ISS are responsible not only for operating the Space Station but also for servicing and maintaining it as well.

Like traditional maintenance services here on Earth, there are two types of on-orbit maintenance in space:

Preventive Maintenance;
Which involves inspection, replacement, and cleaning tasks that the Astronauts train for prior to their mission.

Corrective Maintenance;
Which requires the Astronauts to fix a broken or non-functional piece of equipment; this involves troubleshooting and testing in order to deal with an unforeseen situation.

NASA Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)

Since 1958, NASA's maintenance philosophy has been to aggressively and proactively pursue and adopt the safest, most cost-effective, best blend of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) techniques, safety procedures and other best practices to provide safe and reliable facilities.

Similar to NASA, Master Video’s Installation and Maintenance services ensure Audio-Visual (AV) systems and Unified Communications (UC) platform investments are reliable and safeguarded with quality installation, comprehensive support, and pro-active maintenance, since 1953.

Experience Counts!

With over nearly 70 years of experience, our Installation and Maintenance teams get it right the first time, with hand's-on experience and updated knowledge of all current code requirements, industry standards, regulations, and manufacturer’s specifications.

Installation Services
Master Video is committed to providing an exceptional level of installation services to our customers. We offer customized levels of integration services, to provide the right options to enhance each client’s satisfaction.

Our goal is to build relationships with our clients, to better service them now and in the future. We specialize in overcoming difficult installation challenges and customized configurations. We are proven experts in designing, installing, and servicing highly sophisticated and integrated technology systems.

Maintenance Services
Master Video is your partner in creating a return on your technology investment. Our Service and Maintenance Technicians develop a complete lifecycle support strategy roadmap, including issue resolution, upgrades, and preventative maintenance, and customer support services.

We proactively pinpoint and address any potential service issues before they affect your end users, ensuring longer life and reliable operation of your Audio-Visual (AV) equipment and Unified Communication (UC) platforms.

With 68 years of experience in Installation & Maintenance services, we design, plan, execute, and service on-time, and on budget.

Master Video has decades of experience as a single-source provider of advanced AV and UC solutions for:
     • Hospitals & Medical facilities
     • Hotels & Resorts
     • Sports Stadiums
     • Entertainment Venues
     • Schools & Universities
     • Commercial Properties
     • Many Other Markets

Master Video - One Company, One Source, Since 1953

Single Source Installation & Maintenance Solutions.

“Master Video’s Installation and Maintenance services ensure Audio-Visual (AV) systems and Unified Communication (UC) platform investments are reliable and safeguarded with quality installation, comprehensive support, and pro-active maintenance.”
Mike Lawshe – President

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Engineering & Design

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• FUN Facts! - ENGINEERING & DESIGN was greatly influenced by Leonardo Da Vinci… Regarded as a "Renaissance Man” and one of the World’s first Design Engineers.

Engineering & Design

FUN Facts; Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519) lived in Italy for 67 years during the mid-1400s, in a time far before electricity, and 100 years before Galileo had worked out measuring time. Da Vinci is best known as the artist who created the "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper," but he was also a self-taught Design Engineer.

His artistic talents enabled him to record his mechanical ideas in his notebooks with enough clarity and detail in his sketches that blueprints for working models could be created, leading to many modern-day innovations today.

Leonardo Da Vinci was the first true "Systems Integration Engineer.

Da Vinci is regarded as the quintessential "Renaissance Man", displaying skills in numerous diverse areas of study. He made significant contributions to art, architecture, science, anatomy, and engineering, producing thousands of concepts that addressed the challenges of mankind and creating a new attitude about understanding how machines worked together, with both theoretical inventions and working models.

Master Video is a multidisciplinary systems integration firm providing Engineering and Design services in three distinct areas;

• IPTV / Digital Signage
• Audio-Visual Systems
• Electronic Security

End-To-End Systems Management

Master Video is a low-voltage systems integrator that provides Engineering and Design Services for totally integrated, single-source systems solutions, including; technical planning, site and field surveying, project development, and consultation for schools, hospital staff, architects, building contractors, commercial venues, hospitality and lodging, healthcare and others.

Our multidisciplinary capabilities provide complete end-to-end management of engineering, systems design, construction, and installation services for any project, any size.

With 68 years of experience & engineering expertise, we design, plan, and execute specific solutions, on-time, and on budget.

Engineering & Design Collaboration

We take a client-focused approach, starting with assessment and workflow management, and develop a roadmap to support lifecycle management. Every facility is different, so we analyze resources and requirements, and integrate IPTV, Digital Signage, AV Systems, and Electronic Security technology solutions into either new or existing infrastructures, ensuring compatibility across all system platforms.

Trust Us With Your Project, From Start To Finish.

“Master Video’s system design, planning, and engineering teams are second to none in Medical Healthcare, Hospitality lodging, Stadium Venues, K-12 to Higher Education, Corporate Commercial, and other markets.”
Mike Lawshe – President

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Pre-Construction Planning

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Master Video Pre-Construction Planning

• FUN Facts! - PRE-CONSTRUCTION PLANNING errors can lead to costly construction mistakes… People don’t plan to fail; they simply fail to plan!

Pre-Construction Planning

FUN Facts; As the old adage goes... “People don’t Plan to Fail; they simply Fail to Plan!” For any successful construction project, the first, and most critical step is Pre-Construction Planning, which must be completed prior to any physical on-site construction activities.

Pre-Construction Planning is a very important preliminary process that’s performed long before any work boots actually step foot on the job site.

Pre-Construction Planning Maximizes Success

The goal is to understand the full scope of a project and its requirements, long before the actual construction begins. Without proper planning, a build can quickly fall into disarray as a result of miscommunication, delays, or unforeseen problems.

Better Forethought... Better Project Outcomes

Construction Phases

A construction project consists of a series of events or tasks that must be completed over time.

• Pre-Construction Phase
The pre-construction phase includes creating a strategic plan, finalizing the design, providing the labor and resources required.

• Construction Phase
The construction project lasts from the moment physical construction begins on-site until the completion of the on-site build.

• Post-Construction Phase
After construction, systems documentation and training are provided, with continuing support services and ongoing maintenance.

Master Video’s Pre-Construction Planning process is vital to the success of the entire project. Pre-Construction Planning checklists include every possible scenario and contingency that the team may encounter during a project, resulting in higher-quality work that meets the requirements of a project, including budget, time, and resources.

Master Video Pre-Construction Planning Blueprint
We have over 60 years of hands-on experience in Television, Audio-Visual, and Security systems, specializing in Healthcare and Hospitals, Hospitality and Lodging, Event Centers and Entertainment Venues, Schools and Universities, Corporate and Commercial facilities, and various other markets.

In our preliminary engineering and planning stage, we define the scope of the project, conduct needs analysis, identify any potential issues, provide cost estimates, schedule and plan related construction, and provide Project Management for each job.

The old adage, ‘Measure Twice and Cut Once,’ has never been so true with Pre-Construction Planning. We double-check our measurements and specs for accuracy long before the construction, installation, and implementation process begins.

Measure Twice Cut Once

Pre-Construction Benefits:

• Shared Vision; everyone involved is on the same page.
• Feasibility Assessment; ensures it gets done within scope.
• Budgetary Boundaries; cost estimating avoids unforeseen costs.
• Team Communication; sets groundwork for a successful project.
• Efficiency Increases; anticipates and avoids potential delays.
• Problem Prevention; drastically limits missteps and overruns.
• Improved Satisfaction; planning correlates to higher satisfaction.

A Big-Picture Way to Maximize Time & Save Money

Master Video’s Pre-Construction Planning helps maximize success by providing a clear path through complex challenges. We combine strategic thinking and innovative insights with a practical approach to deliver outstanding AV and UC services and reliable performance, on-time, and on budget.

We provide strategic advice on digital media integrations, with the knowledge and expertise to enhance the end-user experience. We work with you to bring the best team and resources together and ensure a personally tailored approach to your project.

Collaborative Tools, Collaborative Construction

Master Video CEO Mike Lawshe and VP Brandon Lawshe

“Master Video’s Team applies experience and knowledge to whatever iterative phase you begin; whether it be Pre-Construction Planning, Schematic Design, Engineering, Blueprints, Estimating, Negotiation, or Construction. We are a One Company, One Source Solution.”
Brandon Lawshe – Vice President

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Project Management

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Egyptian Pyramids Project Management

• FUN Facts! - PROJECT MANAGEMENT can be traced back to as early as the Biblical age, with the construction of the great Egyptian Pyramids, some 4,500 years ago.

Project Management

FUN Facts; Throughout history, ingenious architects and engineers have delivered impressive projects such as Stonehenge (3000 BC), the Great Pyramid of Giza (2570 BC), the Hanging Gardens of Babylon (600BC), the Great Wall of China (208 BC), and the Roman Coliseum (70 AD), to name a few.

Over the Centuries, people have actively pursued the execution of projects in varying degrees using the basic Project Management skills of planning, scheduling, and executing. Project management is the process of leading the work of a team to achieve all project goals within the given constraints. The objective of Project Management is to produce a completed project which complies with the client's objectives.

Project Management Pyramid Constructions

“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.”
Alexander Graham Bell

Modern Project Management really started to take shape in the early 1900s with the development of Gantt charts, named after its inventor, Henry Gantt, who designed charts that show the dependency relationships between activities and the current schedule status.

In the 1940s the U.S. Military launched the first official Project Management program with the development of nuclear weapons. The Critical Path Method (CPM) was developed in the 1950s to advance Military missile programs.

By the 1960s, NASA used complex Project Management techniques to land men on the moon and bring them home safely.

Military NASA Project Management

Fast-forward to today, Project Managers are now relying on collaborative online management tools to help them stay more organized and efficient, with the goal of preventing time-frame issues and process bottlenecks.

Master Video Project Management

Master Video’s Project Management Team ensures a thorough, consistent documented approach to every project from concept to completion, we are a ‘One Company-One Source’ solution.

We design, integrate, and maintain extraordinary Audio-Visual (AV) systems and powerful Unified Communication (UC) experiences for Healthcare, Hospitality, Entertainment, Education, Commercial, and other markets.

Project Management Implementation

Our Implementation Support Services help you deliver flexible collaboration solutions to any size facility, on time, and on budget. We ensure a smooth AV and UC system implementation and deployment process, so your collaboration technology plans and system designs deliver their full potential every time.

Pre-Implementation Planning

Master Video excels at pre-implementation planning, addressing potential roadblocks to ensure your new technology works as expected. Our Project Managers are a single point of contact throughout design engineering and installation phases to ensure consistent, accurate communication with key stakeholders.

Trying to Manage a Project Without Project Management is Like Trying to Play Football Without a Game Plan.

Our goal is to work with you to bring added value to your projects and increase customer satisfaction. Our dedicated team provides technical managed services and systems support, preventive maintenance, and training, to ensure a seamless support solution to help meet business objectives.

Single Source Project Management Solutions

Master Video CEO Mike Lawshe and VP Brandon Lawshe

“Master Video has decades of construction and technology experience to make sure every milestone is properly coordinated. Our commitment to customer satisfaction does not end with the commissioning of a system, it’s the beginning of a long-term relationship of service and support.”
Mike Lawshe – President

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Managed Services

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EDS Ross Perot Early Managed Services

• FUN Facts! - MANAGED SERVICES started in the early days of computers, when Ross Perot, Founder of EDS, bundled technology systems together as a service.

Managed Services

FUN Facts; In the early days of computers, when technology was young, computer systems maintenance and repair were performed only as needed, based on a “Break/Fix” services model. Individual Vendors would only service their specific equipment and software when something went wrong… The more computer systems and software, the more vendors, and more expense.

That all changed in 1963, when Ross Perot, Founder of EDS (Electronic Data Systems) signed a multi-year Managed Services contract with Lay’s Potato Chips of Dallas to manage their computer systems. 5 years later, growing to 300 employees, EDS went public in 1968 and grew annual revenues to over $100 million by 1973.

Ross Perot EDS Managed Services

EDS won the U.S. Army contract in 1982 worth more than $5 million a month. Two years later, General Motors bought EDS for $2.6 billion.

Managed Services today, is the practice of outsourcing the responsibility for managing, maintaining, and servicing technology platforms from a single source, in order to streamline operations and reduce expenses.

Managed Services; a more cost-effective way to manage technology.

Master Video Managed Services

Master Video's Managed Services acts as your technology partner, working together with your team to find fiscally responsible solutions for your IPTV, Digital Signage, AV, and Security System needs.

No two clients are the same, and technological requirements for facilities, operations, and IT are bigger and more complex today than ever before.

Complex AV systems require a straightforward and hands-on service strategy... The Master Video Team is ready to resolve any issues quickly to optimize positive user experiences. Our staff keeps your technology platforms reliable and available for all AV (Audio-Visual) devices, UC (Unified Communications) platforms, and IT infrastructure.

Master Video Managed Services Solutions

Master Video’s Managed Services provide peace of mind with over 60 years of experience in the Healthcare, Hospitality, Entertainment, Education, Commercial, and other markets.

Master Video is a ‘One Company-One Source’ solution for Managed Services. We help install and maintain your IPTV, Digital Signage, Audio-Visual, and Security Systems, from a single source, while delivering high-level ongoing service coverage to help maximize your technology investment, so you can focus on your core business.

Our proactive Managed Services Team identifies any maintenance or repair issues before they can become business concerns.

We conduct routine maintenance to maximize up-time performance with recommended service and cleaning, as well as any repairs when required to ensure that all AV and UC systems run seamlessly, reliably, and affordably.

Master Video Managed Services for Peace of Mind.

Master Video CEO Mike Lawshe and VP Brandon Lawshe

“Master Video Services has been the foundation of our company for nearly 70 years. We take pride in being a full-service AV integrator since 1953. We offer dedicated Unified Communications, AV, and Security, with Managed Services, so your business can grow and thrive.”
Brandon Lawshe – Vice President

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