Here’s a list of non-technical consideration questions before getting too far along in a digital display project:
- Do you need permits to install or operate digital displays?
- Engineers must design the display and mounting structure to handle local wind loads. Are there any local requirements for gale-force winds?
- Does the mounting need to be certified and stamped by a Professional Engineer?
- Are union laborers or safety personnel required for installation or service?
- Will installation require any road closures or detours?
- How will your team supply power to the display? Will an electrician need to run new power?
- What is the cellular network service like for the area?
- Are there any restrictions on full-motion video content in the city?
- What are the restrictions relative to type and frequency of content transitions?
- What codes or ordinances are there for auto-dimming or shutdown at night?
These non-technical considerations all impact the development and schedule of a display rollout and could have significant cost implications for your project. They might also greatly influence the type of display you decide to purchase and use in your network.
A few years back we worked on a project in New York City that saved our client over $2 Million because our displays did not require new power to be pulled at the installation sites. That made a lot of people happy.
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