Amanda Wildman

As technology becomes a fundamental part of every built environment, it’s essential that designers and architects understand how to accurately represent low voltage systems on construction documents. This class will provide a practical introduction to the newly updated J-STD-710 standard symbol set designed to bring clarity and consistency to drawings that include AV, networking, lighting control, and other integrated technologies. In this session, you’ll learn: the purpose and value of using low voltage symbols and plans in design, engineering, and construction documentation, how to interpret and apply the updated J-STD-710 symbols in your drawings, best practices for coordinating with integrators and other stakeholders during the design phase.

Real-world examples of how clear documentation improves outcomes, reduces change orders, and enhances collaboration. Whether you're working on residential or commercial projects, this course will give you the foundation to confidently incorporate connected technology into your plans—and improve communication across every stakeholder in the project.

The CEDIA Design Build Training Course is an exclusive opportunity for CEDIA members to position themselves as trusted educators and industry leaders within the design and build community. This course is designed to empower members to deliver continuing education to architects, interior designers, builders, and other design and construction professionals—helping to foster valuable business-to-business relationships while elevating the profile of the smart home industry. Upon completion, participants become CEDIA Smart Home Continuing Education Instructors, gaining access to a robust library of approved educational content. This enables them to host professional development sessions for their local design and build partners, driving awareness of CEDIA, its members, and the integrated technology solutions that define modern smart homes. This programme is exclusively available to CEDIA members, offering a unique platform to build credibility, enhance industry influence, and grow your business through strategic education and engagement.

CEDIA is launching a restructured and expanded Professional Development Council, creating new opportunities for members to help shape the future of education, certification, advocacy, and emerging technology deployment across the industry. In this exclusive rollout session, attendees will hear directly from PDC leaders about how the Council and its subcommittees will guide CEDIA’s professional development strategy in 2027 and beyond. More than an update, this session is an invitation: a chance for members to understand where CEDIA education is headed, how industry needs are being translated into learning priorities, and how they can take an active role in building the programs, standards, and resources that will support the next generation of smart home professionals. Whether you are passionate about workforce development, technical excellence, business growth, certification, or the responsible adoption of new technologies, this session will show how your voice and expertise can help move the association—and the industry—forward. The future of CEDIA education starts here.