We’ve all had them: trials and tribulations on project installations. The culprit is often poor communication or lack of communication. These days more integrated products are being installed. Every system within the home is smarter and more connected, and technology continues to change at warp speed. All of this makes good communication and cooperation critical to project success. There needs to be a fundamental shift in the way integrators, builders, architects, interior designers, remodelers, and contractors such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing and landscapers interact and collaborate.
I moderated a panel at a conference last month on business collaboration and learned so much from experienced panelists and sponsored guests about what makes for a successful project. I heard it loud and clear: “Collaboration, not just communication, is necessary to deliver the smart home.” Numerous topics came up during the discussion and I’ve distilled key ideas here.