Andrew Southern Consulting

Andrew Southern Consulting (ASC) designs and manages the installation of audio/video, automation, network/wifi, surveillance, access control, and energy monitoring solutions for homes, offices and development projects. We serve as the 'architect for technology' for our clients in the US, UK and the Caribbean.

Andrew Southern is a CTS-D (InfoComm) accredited technology consultant. He began his career as a professional touring musician and then became a sought-after live sound engineer in New York City. Andrew helped establish a cutting-edge technology integration firm in 2004 and designed large systems for high-end residential and commercial environments. As the technology became more advanced, and the market expanded, the need for an independent ‘architect for technology’ became apparent. Andrew Southern Consulting (ASC) was created to provide clients impartial technology design and management services for their projects. ASC serves clients in the US, UK and Caribbean. Andrew lives with his wife and two children in New York City.

WHAT WE DO

Andrew Southern Consulting (ASC) is a technology consulting firm located in Greenwich Village, New York City. We work as an architect for technology. We design and manage audio/video/automation systems, wiring infrastructure, energy monitoring systems and network solutions for homes, offices and construction projects. Our goal is to serve as a representative for our clients so they get the most out of their technology budgets.

 

WORKING WITH ASC

We offer a full range of audio/visual/automation consulting services. Fundamentally, we create the plan and ensure all vendors deliver on the main design intent for any given system.

ASC Offers:

  • Needs Analysis – choose which technologies are right for the project, create an overall narrative

  • Documentation – create all scope of work & engineering documents, suitable for vendors to bid

  • Vendor Selection – submit the documentation to suitable vendors, analyze pricing and support rates

  • Management – manage the project vendors, hold meetings, and maintain schedules

  • Green Services – allow for controlling of environmental elements to reduce energy consumption

  • Ongoing Service – monitoring, remote diagnostics, and service and support after the install

 

ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH ASC

  • Budget Control – central design documents mean vendors compete on price for your system

  • Brand Neutral – impartial brand selection guarantees best-in-breed products for all systems

  • Responsible – accessible, transparent and available are the tenets of a good consultant

  • Experienced – expertise ensures you will be protected from being oversold or undersold

 

Solutions for Every Kind of Client

Home Owners
We work with home owners to design easy-to-use control systems, home theaters and computer systems. Lighting, temperature, motorized shades and televisions/speakers are all controlled from one remote control. Have a party. A single button press can lower the lights and turn on the music. Step out for a few hours. A button by the front door will turn off all the lights, televisions and speakers in the home automatically.

Business Owners
Technology in the workplace is all about productivity. As such, each system must be robust for everyday use and must be easy to operate for a wide variety of users. We’ve all been defeated at least once by administering a conference call. ASC designs conference rooms, training rooms and auditorium spaces with ease-of-use as top priority.

Hotel Systems
Hotel guest have a ton of choices of where to stay. They read reviews and compare amenities online. A modern hotel should offer guests a room that is unique and comfortable. Adding high-speed data, an entertainment package, automated lighting, HVAC and shade controls to each room is a great way to set apart from the crowd. These systems tie into the property management system so hotel staff can customize the environment for repeat customers.

Building Technology
Wiring infrastructure and building technology is often an afterthought — it shouldn’t be. A building that is wired will reap the benefits of networked systems now and in the future. Amenities such as virtual concierge, food delivery and dry cleaning can be accessed through a touchscreen in each apartment. An automated package included in the building offering can help set the product apart from the crowd and entice potential buyers.

Andrew is a consummate professional with a talent for designing novel technology systems.
— Brian Hackathron, Studios Architecture
Andrew Southern Consulting is a top choice for any real estate developer seeking high-level technology consulting services for the design and implementation of state-of-the-art broadband networks at development projects.
Carl Kandutsch
Andrew combines a professional approach with enthusiasm for the industry, and would be a strong partner on any project.
— Bart LoPiccolo, Genelec
I was very impressed after looking thorough the RFP documents how much value ASC is able to bring to the client by careful design and product choices.
— Fernando Zorrilla, Cloud9