The expertise that DVI adds to the Genesis team will be a major benefit to Genesis Ottawa customers.

Scott Parker stated, “DVI opened operations with the simple idea of providing our customers with the highest quality installation and support services possible. We are all very excited to be given the opportunity to work with Genesis Integration, an organization with a similar ideology. It’s just a great fit!”

“It was two guys in a 10 x 10 room”, remarks Genesis founder and President, Kelly McCarthy. “Now, our company can do in a week what took us a year back then to accomplish.” With then partner, Jerry Van Dyke, McCarthy started early every day and worked late into the night, sometimes seven days a week. “We did it because we loved it,” states McCarthy, “I still love it.” Low voltage systems, audio, video, security, and telecommunications was and continues to be the company’s passion.

A year after starting out a very important addition was made to the ownership team. Dan Moran, a consultant at the time, decided to move into the contracting business and choose Genesis as the place to land. “That was our good fortune, getting Dan to join us,” remembers McCarthy, “His knowledge and experience in the construction business fueled our growth through the nineties.”

By the turn of the century Van Dyke left to pursue other opportunities leaving the current owners. Moran moved to Calgary and begun the pioneering task of growing a branch office. “That was tough,” stated Moran. “Nobody outside of Edmonton really knew our reputation for quality work. We had to start from scratch.” Genesis eventually branched out into Vancouver and Ottawa.

Over the years the greatest memories are of all the successful projects and great client relationships. McCarthy likes to ask people to name a landmark in Alberta and most likely there is a Genesis system there. The company is working towards that same sort of success in Vancouver and Ottawa.

Happy 20th Genesis!!

The GE Teligence Voice over IP system has been installed in several hospital renovations around the province, however, this is the first in a new building project. GE has put many millions of dollars of research and development into the product and it shows.

“It is difficult for anyone to compete with this product,” states Sales Engineer for the project Bart Terlesky. “Although things always change, right now the Teligence System it is simply the best Nursecall System on the market.”

Genesis was also pleased to hear that it will be working with Trotter and Morton Building Technologies, the electrical subcontractor on the project. “It will be wonderful to be working with Trotter and Morton once again,” stated Vice President of Business Development for Genesis, Dan Moran. “We will be re-kindling a very successful relationship that saw both companies through the Alberta Children’s Hospital project a few years ago.”

Phase one of the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2011. Phase two and additional add on projects are expected to continue well beyond 2011.

• Employer policy and management commitment
• Worker competency and training
• Hazard identification
• Hazard control measures
• Inspection programs
• Incident reporting and investigation
• Emergency response planning
• Program administration

Genesis provided extensive safety training for all staff, completed a self audit, and then participated in an external peer audit. The audit is very aggressive. A failing mark on any single portion of the audit meant a fail of the complete audit. With some very dedicated work by a number of staff members, Genesis was able to pass the audit on the first attempt.

“This program is aligned with the number one value at Genesis Integration, which is Safety and Wellness,” stated company President, Kelly McCarthy. “It means that we are walking the walk when it comes to safety.”

The Partners in Injury Reduction (PIR) program ran by the Workers Compensation Board recognizes the value of the program by offering discounted rates to those companies that are able to achieve COR. “We continue to improve our work environment and we are lowering our costs. Our customers and our employees are winners through this achievement,” noted McCarthy.

For more information see:

http://www.acsa-safety.org/default.aspx
http://www.employment.alberta.ca/SFW/334.html
http://www.wcb.ab.ca/employers/pir.asp

“This is just part of the plan to grow in the National Capital Region. What we did not expect is how quickly it happened,” noted David Purcell, Managing Partner and long time Ottawa resident. “Our customers are demanding more from us and we have had to ramp up to meet the demand.” The new office renovations will be completed by December 1st. This move allows Genesis Ottawa to better stage and organize project implementations for their customers.

“It is interesting that during an economic slowdown we have seen incredible growth,” added Purcell. “I think that people are looking for real value during tough times and Genesis provides that.” The new offices will be equipped with the latest in high definition Video Conferencing, a staging, service, and project prep area, as well as several offices designed for collaboration.

“I am very proud of the Ottawa Team and the work that they have done to secure a reputation as the top notch Audio/Video supplier in the National Capital Region”, stated Genesis President Kelly McCarthy, “I know that the new facility will only add the level of service that we will be able to offer our customers.”

For further information please contact the Genesis Integration Ottawa offices at (613) 226-2333.

InfoComm awards individual Certification to audiovisual professionals who have demonstrated knowledge and comprehension of the science and technology used in communications including audio, video, display and systems. Technicians, engineers, designers, salespeople, customer service personnel, managers and executives are eligible to take the individual certification test.

“A CAVSP designation gives AV companies a competitive advantage in the marketplace,” said Randal A. Lemke, Ph.D., InfoComm International’s executive director. “Customers of audiovisual communications and presentation systems can be confident of professionalism and an aspiration to excellence when working with these companies that have invested in education and training to stay current on the latest AV technologies and techniques.”
The company-level CAVSP Certification program is the only such program available for the commercial audiovisual industry. In addition to confirming that 50% of the regional office’s employees are InfoComm certified, the DIamond CAVSP designation means that Genesis Integration Inc. agreed to comply with 10 Standards of Excellence developed in collaboration with industry experts to emphasize the best practices of audiovisual businesses.

The Standards of Excellence are a guidepost for audiovisual companies and professionals who place the customer first and offer quality audiovisual solutions. They include the commitment to provide complete customer satisfaction with audiovisual solutions that provide value to the client. They convey the importance that audiovisual solutions providers place on their own skills development through continuing education. They also cover the critical role that audiovisual professionals play as partners with IT specialists, architects, building managers and others.

About InfoComm International
InfoComm International is the industry leader in certification for AV communications professionals, and is the only audiovisual certification recognized by the U.S. National Certification Commission and accepted by the U.S. Veterans Administration for reimbursement under the Montgomery G.I. Bill. InfoComm certification programs are designed to establish and maintain widespread credibility for the audiovisual industry and the professionals who perform the work. The company-level CAVSP designation recognizes professionalism and expertise achieved through professional development, training, and continuously updated certification of employees.

“It is a great honour,” stated Genesis President Kelly McCarthy, “Our entire team put in an incredible effort and share in these awards.” McCarthy recognized great work done by Cliff Ziegler, Sales Engineer in the Edmonton head office, on major systems for the RCMP in Canada, Public Transit, and Health Regions. “Cliff has been instrumental in turning the vision of large institutional clients into reality. He has standardized their approach to electronic security and done so economically and efficiently,” added McCarthy.

McWilliams pointed out that his production team, Project Managers and Technicians, worked closely with the institutional clients to overcome obstacles with IT Networks and bureaucratic hurdles that are part of working with large organizations. “All of the training that we invest in has paid dividends in what we are able to do for our clients,” stated McWilliams. He added, “I am very proud of what our people in the field have accomplished. They are what allows us to exceed our customers’ expectations every day.”

“This is an exciting opportunity to leverage our expertise in Network Video Recording technology to provide a system that will grow with the needs of the LRT,” stated Cliff Ziegler of Genesis. “The initial scope of the system includes nearly 500 cameras and the Genetec system allows for expansion to thousands of cameras if required.”

By using a computer network based surveillance system, operators located at the LRT security centre are able to monitor activities along the entire system, including cameras located in each of the systems eleven transit stations.

Genetec, a Montreal based manufacturer of security management software, has designed the Omnicast surveillance system as an enterprise-class solution that is used in retail, educational, government, transit, prison, and healthcare locations the world over.

Genetec, incorporated in 1997, is recognized as a pioneer in IP security solutions and a technology leader within the physical security industry. “This system will be one of the largest Omnicast installations in Western Canada and Genesis is among the most experienced integration firms available providing complete support from design, to installation and service/support,” says David Chauvin, Genetec’s Regional Sales Manager for Western Canada.

For further information, please contact Randall Paul, General Manager, at 1-800-363-0292.