From the time you enter the front door, every detail says “Play land”.  To the right of the check in desk the room is filled with a playscape and slide for the little ones.  There are also two game consoles with age appropriate video games available for keeping children distracted.  These custom cabinets were designed and built by Med-Tech Construction.

What really sets this lobby apart is the 25 seat movie theater complete with 5.1 surround sound and 1080p full HD video projector.  Movie goers are treated to a wide range of movies choices thanks to an Apple TV system.  To keep things secure, Datasavior installed all of the electronic components in the data closet at the rear of the building. All system controls are handled through an IR repeater located just above the movie screen.

Each of the operatories and treatment rooms have hand painted murals with meticulous details, each depicting scenes featuring the practice’s mascot, Andy, on his adventures. From a technology standpoint, Datasavior outfitted the treatment rooms with Dell Optiplex computers and patient view monitors. The patient view monitors are hooked to the same Apple TV system found in the movie theater.  The Apple TVs allow patients to chose what movie they want to

watch.  The system is flexible enough to allow viewers to watch the same show from different starting points. Additionally, since they are part of the overall network, you are able to stream video directly from the internet. Opening the possibility of YouTube, Netflix and many other viewing options. Of course, the patient view monitors are great tools for Dr. Scraver.  They can be used to show intraoral pictures, x-rays and patient records.  Most importantly, they can be used for patient education.

Last week our team headed to San Antonio to rough-in the new location.  The new space will include many of the same features as the current office with a few changes.  There will be a new movie theater as well as the game cabinets.  We will be installing computers and patient view monitors in 8 treatment rooms. New to this office will be the addition of an Ortho bay with 4 chairs.  Two consult rooms and an expanded front desk will round out the project.  Connected to the space are the new corporate offices for Dr. Scraver’s business.

Hooray, I made it!

It’s hard to express the joy that we all feel for Gabe and Erin.  The addition of Max to their already full lives makes the world shine brighter for all of us.  To make the gift even more special, Max was brought into this world on Gabe’s birthday.  So say goodbye to all of your personal birthdays Gabe, you’ve been overshadowed.

Proud Papa

To Max, we say “you are one lucky little fellow”.  You have lovingly been brought into this world by two incredible people.  With their support and love, the world is open to you.  Make the best of it.

A beautiful family

Frogs, Snails and Puppy Dog Tails.

In this situation, one of our customers were faced with poor cell coverage in their new offices. Coverage was so poor that they had to stand next to windows on one side of the building in order to place calls.  The solution we found was a distributed antenna system that pulls the signal into a repeater systems that includes signal boosters, combiners and distributed antennas which are strategically placed throughout their facility.

This particular system is best used for a small number of users but there are systems which are designed to handle many users.  We have received word from the property managers that cell coverage has increased throughout the building. They have asked us to research a larger solution that can be used in both of their buildings.  I’m hoping to add them to our current projects list soon.

Everyone should be this happy at work.

Jones Energy develops natural gas wells in the Texas Panhandle.  They use state of the art technology such as horizontal drilling, PDC bits and 20 stage frac techniques to accomplish their goal of finding natural gas and bringing incremental gas to the market.

The general contractor for the project is Trimbuilt Construction, Inc.  We always enjoy working for Trimbuilt.  As one of the premier GC’s in Austin, they can be counted on to provide us with a safe and clean jobsite.  Austin is the Onsite Superintendent for the project. When he gives you a schedule, you can bet that he will be right on.  This trait is invaluable to subcontractors like ourselves.  We have to know that when we put a project on the calendar that project will be ready for our arrival.  Delays can cause other projects to fall behined. Since we are usually the last subcontractor on the project, the client is counting on us to have their network infrastructure in place and tested so that they can install their equipment and have the business up on Monday morning.

*****Update – Phase 1 of Jones Energy move is complete.  Friday afternoon was a little on the hectic side getting d-marc extensions completed and adding some last minute Cat6 drops*****

Adam and Brian discuss the layout of the lab.

Brian critiques Gabe's dressing skills

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UPDATE:  We have completed the voice and data cabling portion of the Marvell project.  The project went very smoothly and the customer is very happy with the finished product.

Data Racks MDF

We have been asked to add a cellular antenna repeater system in their suites which will enhance their cellular coverage.  The product we are installing is from wpsantennas.com.  The equipment is sitting on an LMR400 cable infrastructure.  A dual band cellular PCS antenna is placed on the roof the building and connected to a dual band amplifier and repeater.  Several dual band omni directional dome antennas area then mounted to the ceiling tiles around the facility creating  continuous cellular coverage throughout the facility.  We will post an update on the project when it is complete.

Dressed Cable MDF

At the completion of the project, Dr Holt wrote a very warm letter of recommendation:

October 7, 2009

Dear Brett,

I wanted to personally send you this letter of recommendation following the completion of our recent construction project.  Your participation in our vision to create a unique medical office was essential, and I’m certain that it was not easy considering the complexities involved in a renovation project such as ours.  The ease with which you solved our data, voice and cabling issues was impressive, especially considering we were basically installing an entirely new infrastructure for the building.  Your additional expertise in audio/visual needs for a medical space such as ours was an added bonus.  Finally, your willingness, at your own suggestion, to meet with the other contractors to ensure proper integration of all components was invaluable and much appreciate.

I would wholeheartedly endorse you and your company to any business considering either new construction or a complicated remodel such as ours.  Thank you very much for everything you have done for us.

Sincerely,

D. Byron Holt, MD

Pediatriuc Cardiology of Austin