As home builders ramp up building again, technology is a key feature of many of these new homes. Both high- and mid-volume dealers report that production-housing opportunities are back. With so much new construction technology we know it can be overwhelming. The experts at BRAVAS Boca Raton are here to help, whether you live in Dade or Broward counties.

Even with the boom years behind us, editors at CE Pro say more attention is being paid to outfitting homes with technology solutions. Some of the more popular solutions include security and surveillance systems, home theaters, whole- home music systems, lighting control, motorized shades, and energy management. Other technologies gaining steam include thermostats that respond to real-time utility rates, voice –activated remote controls, and automated door locks.

Before the drywall goes up and the carpet is laid there is a very important installation that takes place; the installation of audio and video capabilities, also known as the pre-wiring stage. It’s the backbone for all things technological in your home. BRAVAS Boca Raton are new construction technology experts from Royal Palm to Broward County. Pre-wiring is done immediately after electrical wiring is installed, and before insulation and drywall is completed. The process takes place before the completion of construction on a remodel or newly built home.

One national industry group suggests that new homeowners budget approximately one percent of their new homes value to wiring infrastructure. While the pre-wire process may not be the most expensive part of the construction process, it is one of the most crucial with regards to technology integration. The experts at BRAVAS Boca Raton can work directly with your builder to design a system that fits your family’s individual needs and takes into consideration available technologies. We’ll coordinate scheduling to ensure that construction deadlines are met.

If you were hosting a family reunion or company event at your home, would you be ready for the overflow of guests onto your property outside? Would you be able to provide ambient music through landscape speakers, keep them up-to-date on the game with an outdoor television, or even offer controlled lighting to set the mood while accenting your architecture? If not, BRAVAS Boca Raton can help!

Acquiring your own high-quality whole-home automation system is a tremendous personal achievement; however, there is a “bigger picture” to consider:  Will investing in home automation increase your property value?  The answer is YES!  When residential network control is integrated correctly (most especially during the initial construction), your home immediately advances to a higher value.

Has it ever been easier for homes and businesses to monitor what’s happening at the house or on site? Not likely. In South Florida and throughout the nation, it seems like everything is wireless and connected. Security is no exception. The goal remains the same: to protect your family, your valuables, your inventory, as well as your employees and clients. The difference is real-time monitoring on your smart phone or tablet and immediate contact with authorities should anything be amiss.

Whether remodelling an existing space or constructing a new home (and home theater), you’re going to want to work with a personal technology professional who is adept at collaborating with interior designers, architects, electricians and more. Why? BRAVAS Boca Raton has a few reasons for clients throughout South Florida and beyond…

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BRAVAS Boca Raton is a full-service design and installation firm specializing in home and office technology. We’ll be using this space to announce important Spectrum company news, spotlight preferred manufacturers and components, and generally keep in touch. Each post will also introduce another aspect of “The Spectrum Experience.”

Looking for a simple way to improve your property appeal, make your life easier AND reduce your energy costs at the same time? Then you’re really looking for the “Spectrum Experience” for lighting controls!

If you haven’t explored how connecting your lighting system can add a whole new dimension to your life, consider: Imagine having your lights dim automatically, enacting preset “scenes”(like “dinner party” or “kid’s night”) so only the fixtures you need come on, in the colors you’ve set for that scene; imagine getting up at night and walking to the kitchen, and the lights in your path automatically fade on and off so you don’t have to feel around for switches or startle anyone with excessively bright bulbs; or imagine your lights interacting with other home systems such as motorized window shades, security systems, thermostats and whole-house control and automation systems to maintain the temperature and economize energy use.