{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"AV SuperFriends: Off the Rails - Design Bid Build Litigate","description":"Recorded November 7, 2025 In this episode, Chris, Jamie, Marc, Larry, Justin, and special guest Craig Park tackle the complexities of large capital projects, the importance of early engagement with AV consultants, and the often murky waters of project communication. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they explore the trials and tribulations of navigating institutional silos, the challenges of meeting evolving educational needs, and the inevitable \u201ctelephone game\u201d that occurs in project management. With insights on everything from classroom design to the philosophical implications of technology placement, this episode is packed with practical advice and entertaining anecdotes because in the world of AV, nothing is ever straightforward! Connect with Craig:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/craigpark\/ Listen to EdUp Smart Space: https:\/\/www.edupexperience.com\/p\/edupsmartspace\/ Clark &amp;amp; Enersen: https:\/\/www.clarkenersen.com\/ &amp;nbsp; News article:&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/www.pages.biamp.com\/index.php\/email\/emailWebview?email=OTI0LUpDWi03OTIAAAGd-OtXNgg1KlLd-RKlOt4vzDs3GRaZJ9NDForsuZXNtxtjAou5AngX71XLAYLZJ-EcPMbTf_pggjwyNPVJzRoBGWtpV3KKo2pwjw AVoIP article:  https:\/\/www.avnation.tv\/2025\/10\/06\/av-over-ip-in-higher-education-from-hype-to-higher-purpose\/ &amp;nbsp; Alternate show titles:   It\u2019s not about the person on the far end; I don\u2019t care about that  The data says we need to care about our analog space  We have a voice lift building over here   We can almost leave the acoustician out of the room   Oral clarity and visual acuity   Top of mind or full of stomach   How do we raise the bar instead of lower the bar?   Something is better than nothing   That\u2019s like my happy place   Why didn\u2019t you tell me I was being stupid?   You didn\u2019t tell us loud enough\u2026   If a decision is being made that goes against the laws of physics\u2026   I didn\u2019t have gray hair before that meeting   Oh, man, I\u2019ve been loud   I got a couple questions about Punch Out   Design Bid Build Litigate   We\u2019re doing all the easy stuff   We\u2019re designing 50 year buildings with 8 year technology   I don\u2019t have a solution for that   It\u2019s never me; I don\u2019t own sh*t   Checkbook of novelty checks   We\u2019ll all end up on an island   I haven\u2019t seen anything innovative in two and a half years&amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp; We stream live every Friday at about 315p Eastern\/1215p Pacific and you can listen to everything we record over at AVSuperFriends.com&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; \u2580\u2584\u2580\u2584\u2580 CONTACT LINKS \u2580\u2584\u2580\u2584\u2580 \u25ba Website:  https:\/\/www.avsuperfriends.com \u25ba Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/avsuperfriends \u25ba LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/avsuperfriends \u25ba YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@avsuperfriends \u25ba Bluesky: https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/avsuperfriends.bsky.social \u25ba Email: mailbag@avsuperfriends.com \u25ba RSS: https:\/\/avsuperfriends.libsyn.com\/rss &amp;nbsp; Donate to AVSF: https:\/\/www.avsuperfriends.com\/support ","author_name":"AV SuperFriends","author_url":"https:\/\/www.avsuperfriends.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39054420\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195512715"}