The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) is an
international trade association of companies that specialize in planning and
installing electronic systems for the home. These systems include home
networking, home automation and communication systems, media rooms,
single or multi-room entertainment systems, and integrated whole-house subsystems providing lighting control, security, and HVAC systems.
CEDIA provides top-ranked educational conferences, industry professional
training, and certification focused on the installation and integration
of residential electronic systems that consumers use to enhance their
lifestyles. One of CEDIA’s key missions and driving forces is public policy
representation. CEDIA’s public policy efforts are designed to support
CEDIA members and ensure that their abilities to own and operate their
businesses are not impeded.
CEDIA's members are found throughout the world.
A map of the CEDIA zones can be found here.
Find residential electronic systems contractors use the free CEDIA
Finder Service.
Who Benefits From CEDIA?
Everyone does. Consumers benefit because they
can obtain referrals through CEDIA to find qualified, reputable
and insured design and installation contractors to counsel
them and work in their homes. They also benefit by having CEDIA
promote professionalism and honorable business practices in
the field of custom installation.
Electronic systems contractors benefit in several
ways. Consumers, builders, architects, interior designers,
etc.,
recognize them
as a professional resource. Through CEDIA education conferences
and training programs, they can obtain continuing education
in both technical and business skills to enhance the growth
of their employees and their business. They have access to
data, publications and other materials that can enhance their
business practices and marketing services. They also have an
open line of communication to manufacturers, industry officials
and colleagues to address challenges and exchange information.
Through CEDIA certification, installers now have a benchmark
in their industry against which to measure themselves. Being
a CEDIA Professional Certified Installer lends even more prestige
to membership.
Manufacturers benefit from CEDIA because equipment
specified, installed and serviced by CEDIA members will satisfy
customers, lead to enthusiastic referrals, and help the industry
grow. CEDIA provides manufacturers with feedback that will
help them create products that perform more efficiently, are
easier to install, and satisfy changing customer demands.
CEDIA Consumer Referral Service
In addition to its many member services, CEDIA
provides consumers with an online Finder
Service for free referrals to electronic systems contractors
throughout the United States and other countries throughout
the world.
Why Join CEDIA?
Custom design and installation is the cutting
edge of a rapidly growing field, and only recently is becoming
more widely known outside the consumer-electronics industry.
Among consumers, there is little awareness or appreciation
for the specialized knowledge and skills of the custom residential
electronic systems contractor. Builders and home designers
are better informed, but most are not aware of the breadth
of custom-installation services, or of all they and their clients
stand to gain by using electronic systems contractors.
CEDIA's purpose is to build recognition and acceptance
for this specialized field, and to speak up for its interests
in addressing the industry, government, and the marketplace.
How Does CEDIA Advance the Interest of a Residential Electronic Systems Professional?
Through educational programs, trade shows, publicity,
advertising, technical meetings and other methods, CEDIA helps
its members in many ways:
- By building awareness of custom installation among consumers, and promoting CEDIA members as the most qualified contractors to perform design and installation of home electronic systems.
- By generating leads and referrals.
- By establishing contacts with allied industries, professions and trades including building, architecture and interior design.
- By making publicity, advertising and sales tools available to its members.
- By assisting members in improving their management and technical skills.
- By working for the establishment of industry standards with respect to the design and installation of home-electronic systems.
- By protecting members’ interests in matters affected by government regulation.
- By monitoring and guiding the growth of our industry for the benefit of all its members and customers.
For additional information contact:
CEDIA
7150 Winton Dr.
Ste. 200
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: (317) 328-4336 or (800) 669-5329
Fax: 317-735-4012
Email: member@cedia.org
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