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Featured Article InfoComm 2026: Investing in People, Partnerships, and the Future of AV Another year at InfoComm is in the books, and once again the show delivered what it does best—bringing together the latest technology, industry innovation, and the people shaping the future of audiovisual experiences. This year’s ev Read More

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The Cost of Getting Lost: Why Digital Wayfinding is Essential Have you ever walked into a massive hospital, airport, or office building and felt totally lost? You are not alone. Rese... Read More Apr 29, 2026

Modernizing the Boardroom: 4 Trends for Corporate Spaces Workplaces are changing fast. Today, a boardroom needs to look beautiful and work perfectly for both in-person and remot... Read More Mar 16, 2026

The Cost of Waiting to Install AV Why AV Integration Belongs in the Blueprint Imagine this: you just finished building a stunning new conference room. The... Read More Feb 27, 2026

Designing the Future: Top 2026 Trends for Commercial Architecture 4 Pro AV Trends Shaping Commercial Architecture in 2026 As a commercial AV integrator, we know that for architects and i... Read More Feb 20, 2026

🎃 3 Spooky Things Designers Don’t Want to Miss When Integrating AV Technology As the fog rolls in and the shadows stretch across your latest floor plan, there’s something scarier than ghosts haunt... Read More Oct 29, 2025

PIVIUM Recognized with Prestigious Technology Award in Hospitality Award-Winning Audiovisual Design Firm Celebrated for Innovation in AAA Four Diamond Hotel Project PHOENIX, Arizona – ... Read More Jul 02, 2025

How Cutting-Edge Wayfinding Tech is Transforming Modern Spaces Discover how modern wayfinding solutions like digital displays and AI-powered kiosks are transforming commercial spaces.... Read More Feb 25, 2025

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With literally decades of experience installing television solutions in the healthcare environment, we have seen many things and learned many things. But the one lesson others would most benefit from learning is this: If the TV is not working, it is very unlikely the TV is the problem.

Our Year in Review: Reflecting on 2024 2024 Reflections and Milestones As we wrap up another incredible year, we’re excited to share some highlights defining... Read More Dec 31, 2024

Sound Masking: Enhancing Privacy, Productivity, and Comfort in Workspaces Discover how sound masking technology enhances privacy, productivity, and comfort in the workplace.... Read More Nov 21, 2024

Dynamic Office Spaces: 3 Use Cases for Video Projectors In today’s busy work environments, AV projectors have become a go-to tool for making office life easier and more conne... Read More Oct 16, 2024

This or That? Choosing the Right Display Solution for Your Needs Discover the best display solution for your space with our guide on video walls, screens, and projectors. Find out which... Read More Aug 28, 2024

Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Corporate AV Installations Discover the top 3 mistakes to avoid when installing audio-visual equipment in corporate spaces. Learn how to optimize r... Read More Aug 22, 2024

3 Ways AV and AI Are Transforming Healthcare (and Making It Fun!) In the age of rapid technological advancements, the healthcare industry is experiencing a revolution like never before. ... Read More Jul 29, 2024

Your Audio Visual Remodeling Checklist When undertaking a remodeling project, incorporating audio visual (AV) technology can significantly enhance the function... Read More Jul 22, 2024

PIVIUM Takes #InfoComm24: Tradeshow Recap The PIVIUM team attended the largest audiovisual (AV) industry tradeshow, InfoComm, which was held this year in Las Vega... Read More Jun 28, 2024

Why Working with AV Designers and Integrators Streamlines Project Builds Seamless audio visual (AV) integration is crucial for spaces, especially in our tech-oriented world. Whether it’s ... Read More Jun 27, 2024

Elevate Your Guest Experience: How AV Technology Can Revolutionize Your Hotel In today’s competitive hospitality market, standing out means offering more than just a comfortable bed and a warm... Read More May 28, 2024

Crafting Memorable Experiences: How Project Managers and AV Designers Collaborate In the dynamic world of audio-visual technology, where every sight and sound contributes to a memorable experience, the ... Read More Apr 23, 2024

How to Choose a Quality AV Technology Integrator In today’s digital age, audio visual technology has become an integral part of various sectors, including corporat... Read More Mar 26, 2024

Transform the Dining Experience with AV Technology How Audiovisual Tech Transforms Dining Spaces As March Madness sweeps across the nation, basketball fever is in the air!... Read More Mar 19, 2024

Boosting Employee Morale: 3 Ways AI Technologies Can Revolutionize the Workplace In the modern workplace, maintaining high employee morale is crucial for productivity, creativity, and overall satisfact... Read More Feb 27, 2024

3 Ways to Marry Design + AV Tech to Create Unforgettable Spaces The harmony between design and AV technology is crucial to creating memorable spaces. From decked-out huddle rooms to im... Read More Feb 14, 2024

PIVIUM Congratulates Sarah Dabbas, ProAV Project Manager, on Achieving EDAC PIVIUM, a nationwide, full-service design and integration partner for architects and facility owners, is excited to anno... Read More Feb 07, 2024

Enriching Education: 3 Use Cases for Audio Visual Technology in Higher Education Facilities In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, audio visual technology plays a pivotal role in transforming tr... Read More Jan 30, 2024

Enhancing Experiences: The Transformative Power of AV Technology In a world where technological advancements continue to shape our daily lives, the integration of audio visual technolog... Read More Jan 25, 2024

PIVIUM Promotes John Campanella to Vice President of Engineering PHOENIX, Arizona January 23, 2023 • PIVIUM, a nationwide, full-service design and integration partner for architects ... Read More Jan 23, 2024

2023 Year-End Recap As 2023 comes to a close, we are taking a moment to celebrate all that we have accomplished this year alongside our clie... Read More Dec 28, 2023

The Future of AI + AV Interested in the convergence between AI and AV? Here is a peek at possible collaboration between the technologies. ... Read More Dec 18, 2023

Technology for Neurodivergence There is much education about neurodivergent individuals today, but how can AV professionals support their unique sensit... Read More Nov 30, 2023

Designing Sustainable Environments Eager to play a part in improving sustainability and protecting against further climate change? Here is a peek at the id... Read More Nov 15, 2023

How to Deliver Vision and Value with Expert AV Design When an architect has a vision for a project, best results can occur when you bring in an AV integrator early to the des... Read More Oct 24, 2023

How AV Can Support Employee Retention in Healthcare Worried about employee retention in your next healthcare facility build? Here is a look at how resilience rooms can boos... Read More Oct 17, 2023

Unexpected Ways AV Can Elevate The Human Experience In Healthcare Settings We design and implement audio visual (AV) solutions to elevate the human experience across industries, including healthc... Read More Sep 21, 2023

3 AV Tips For Corporate Offices With Open Floor Plans Have a corporate office floor plan, but still want workspace privacy? Here is a look at how corporate AV systems can hel... Read More Sep 14, 2023

AV Resources for Architects Architects are visionaries, but where can they get architect inspiration for incorporating AV and other technology into ... Read More Aug 29, 2023

How to Use AV to Promote Wellbeing Eager to boost wellbeing in healthcare, corporate or senior living spaces? Here are some audio visual applications that ... Read More Aug 23, 2023

Enhancing Your Business with Custom Streaming The world of television has shifted tremendously within the last two decades. Consumers have what now feels like an infi... Read More Jul 19, 2023

Creative Ways To Account For Hearing Abilities In Your Next Build As a designer, architect, or project executor, it is important to remember that not everyone has the same hearing abilit... Read More Jun 21, 2023

3 Spaces Leading The Charge With Immersive Experiences One of the most exciting recent design trends is storytelling through immersive experiences. Here is a look at three spa... Read More Jun 07, 2023

PIVIUM Welcomes AV Technician PHOENIX, Arizona • May 22, 2023 – PIVIUM, a nationwide, full-service design and integration partner for architects a... Read More May 23, 2023

Using Summer As The Springboard For New Ideas Ready for some fresh design ideas? Here are some tips to draw on summer themes for creative design inspiration in your n... Read More May 23, 2023

How AV Can Promote Relaxation in Wellness Rooms If you work with healthcare facilities, senior living residences, or corporate offices, you are probably familiar with t... Read More May 11, 2023

Finding Design Inspiration From Around The World Sometimes, even the most innovative designers and architects could use a fresh spark of design and architectural inspira... Read More Apr 27, 2023

How AI Is Shaking Up The AV Industry AI trends are everywhere right now, but how do they impact AV innovation? Here is a look at how AI and AV technology can... Read More Apr 25, 2023

4 Audiovisual Trends Shaping Learning Spaces If you think about it, classrooms are the perfect places to explore audiovisual trends. After all, there is ample opport... Read More Mar 24, 2023

PIVIUM Wins Excellence in Business Award for Customer Experience PHOENIX, Arizona March 21, 2023 – PIVIUM, a nationwide, full-service design and integration partner for architects and... Read More Mar 20, 2023

Technology for Modern Meeting Rooms If you are looking to create modern meeting rooms, keep in mind audiovisual design and overall contemporary design prac... Read More Mar 07, 2023

4 Ways Architects & Design Pros Can Work with AV Design Planning Integrators When you are planning a build, do you work closely with an AV design partner or AV design planning integrators? Here is ... Read More Feb 20, 2023

The Role of AV Integration in a New Build or New Space When starting a new build, or moving to a new building, make sure to work with an AV design partner and handle AV integr... Read More Feb 07, 2023

Technology to Create A Better Video Conference Experience With any combination of a dispersed workforce, remote employees and long-distance clients, connecting over a webcam and ... Read More Jan 23, 2023

Heard Museum Case Study: Substance of Stars Sky-Dome Here is a peek behind the curtain at the Substance of Stars immersive experience we helped the Heard Museum create throu... Read More Jan 05, 2023

Our Year in Review As the final month of 2022 is coming to a close, we are reflecting on all that went well for us and our clients this yea... Read More Dec 28, 2022

6 Emerging 2023 AV Trends to Watch Curious about what audio visual technology trends might be around the corner? Here are some of our predictions around 20... Read More Dec 14, 2022

PIVIUM Promotes Zach Schacht to Western Region Project Manager PHOENIX, Arizona – December 8, 2022 – PIVIUM, a nationwide, full-service design and integration partner for arch... Read More Dec 08, 2022

3 Signs It’s Time to Refresh Your AV Technology Audiovisual technology is always evolving. Although it keeps things interesting, it may also be challenging to determine... Read More Dec 06, 2022

Meeting, Huddle & Conference Room Features That Are Purposeful & Engaging Planning out meeting room design ideas? Here are some conference room features and considerations to keep in mind.... Read More Nov 15, 2022

Project Highlight: Delivering The Wow Factor At The Footprint Center The Footprint Center arena building, home to the Phoenix Suns (NBA) and Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), was originally built 30 ... Read More Nov 08, 2022

PIVIUM Promotes Dan Yort to Director of Client Experience PHOENIX, Arizona, October 27, 2022 – PIVIUM, a nationwide, full-service design and integration partner for architects ... Read More Oct 27, 2022

AVaaS & Why You Need An AV Technology Refresh Strategy Are you prepared for upgrading audio visual tech and/or replacing it when needed? Working with an AVaaS partner like PIV... Read More Oct 18, 2022

Huddle Rooms: How Audiovisual Can Create a Productive Meeting Space Are you planning to include a huddle room in your next corporate build? If not, here is why you might want to, along wit... Read More Oct 04, 2022

How To Achieve Optimal Technology Control In Healthcare Settings When you work on healthcare builds you are no stranger to rules and regulations. The same is true for healthcare AV desi... Read More Sep 20, 2022

Contemporary Conservatories as Inspiration for Your Next Healthcare Build Whether you have been a designer or architect for many years or are just now getting started in your career, we all need... Read More Sep 14, 2022

PIVIUM Promotes Will Gray to Client Engagement Leader PHOENIX, Arizona – September 12, 2022 – PIVIUM, a nationwide, full-service design and integration partner for ar... Read More Sep 12, 2022

PIVIUM Appoints Jeanna Garrett as President PHOENIX, Arizona August 22, 2022 – PIVIUM, a nationwide, full-service audiovisual design and integration partner for a... Read More Aug 23, 2022

Helping Patients Become Their Own Health Advocates Did you know that hospital patient technology and AV advancements have helped make it possible for patients to be their ... Read More Aug 15, 2022

Tips to Blend AV Into its Surroundings One of the downsides of implementing new technology can be hiding AV cords and unsightly equipment. Here is what to do &... Read More Aug 02, 2022

Minimalism and AV Design Trends Are you considering applying minimalist principles to your next AV project? Here is some food for thought. ... Read More Jul 19, 2022

Empowering Clients & Visitors to Use the Tools at their Fingertips Interested in engaging with clients through technology? Here are some ideas for building client trust with AV design - a... Read More Jul 07, 2022

Identifying When Too Much Tech is Too Much We love technology, but sometimes too much tech can be too much. Here are some tips for handling audio visual project ma... Read More Jun 14, 2022

Reframing Building Challenges as Opportunities Here is a look at how building challenges can actually be interior opportunities to try something new or adapt with your... Read More Jun 02, 2022

Unique Ways to Train Healthcare Staff to Use Tech Tools Worried about training healthcare staff on new technology? Here is some guidance around medical AV tech training and get... Read More May 17, 2022

Art As Design Inspiration for Healthcare Feeling stuck when it comes to healthcare interior inspiration or building design ideas? Here is a look at how art can p... Read More May 04, 2022

Incorporating Seasonality into AV Projects It's Spring, and it's a time to clean and start fresh. Here is how to use the dynamic nature of AV solutions to reflect ... Read More Apr 19, 2022

Help Manage Healthcare Employee Stress Stress is everywhere, but healthcare employee stress can be especially acute. Here are some ways to help your staff mana... Read More Apr 05, 2022

3 Ways Touchless Tech can Improve Your Facility Experience Have you considered implementing touchless tech innovation into your next healthcare facility? Here are some ways this c... Read More Mar 17, 2022

Digital Signage in Healthcare: More Than Pretty Boards For your next healthcare project, have you considered all the digital signage opportunities at your fingertips? Here are... Read More Mar 01, 2022

Managed AV Services & Their Impact on Agility A healthcare facility can benefit from becoming an agile company, and AV advancements can help them achieve that. Here i... Read More Feb 15, 2022

AV’s Role in Medical School Virtual Anatomy Labs & Operating Rooms An exciting AV healthcare trend is the use of AV systems in virtual anatomy labs and virtual operating rooms. Here are s... Read More Feb 01, 2022

The Senses and Mental Health in Healthcare Settings When it comes to healthcare projects, it is important to design with mental health in mind. Here is why and how to get s... Read More Jan 24, 2022

Using AV to Improve Internal Issues Hospital grade AV systems are valuable for elevating the patient experience, but they also can improve internal problems... Read More Jan 11, 2022

PIVIUM Appoints AV Veteran John Campanella as Director of AV Sales and Engineering PHOENIX, Arizona December 6, 2021 – PIVIUM is excited to announce John Campanella as the new Director of AV Sales and ... Read More Dec 28, 2021

Do Al Virtual Agents Have a Place in Healthcare? Artificial intelligence (AI) has been on everyone’s radar for quite some time now but many still view it as something ... Read More Dec 20, 2021

Achieving Both Beauty & Efficiency in Your Next Healthcare Project Designers and architects are known for their visionary talents, dreaming up future healthcare aesthetics and concepts th... Read More Dec 14, 2021

The Case for Community – in Healthcare and in Life After more than a year of starts and stops, lockdowns and re-openings, and the turbulence that came along with all thing... Read More Dec 09, 2021

Telehealth Rising: How AV Can Support this Important Tool Virtual health appointments have become a staple in the medical field. If your facility is not using them yet, there is ... Read More Nov 16, 2021

Using AV to Educate Patients & Reduce Anxiety Architects and designers work hard to come up with innovative ways to enhance healthcare facilities, including using aud... Read More Nov 02, 2021

Healthcare’s Tricky Dilemma: Plan for the Future or Meet Current Needs? In a perfect world, healthcare facilities would be able to plan and save for the future while concurrently meeting patie... Read More Oct 26, 2021

Healthcare AV Supply Chain Slowing You Down? COVID-19 has left a lot of devastation in its wake, including supply chain shortages. No sector has been spared and it h... Read More Oct 14, 2021

7 Ways to Use Digital Signage in Your Healthcare Project Are you using dynamic signage to create an excellent patient experience at your hospital or healthcare facility? Here is... Read More Sep 27, 2021

Benefits of Hiring an Experienced Healthcare AV System Consultant Wondering when to loop in an experienced audio visual consultant? Earlier is better with AV consultants. Here is why. ... Read More Sep 14, 2021

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