Advanced Communication Technologies

HTA Certification Tier

HTA Certified - Estate

Company Statistics
Years in business: 
22 years
Advanced Communication Technologies is additionally an HTA Design Partner; a design-minded firm that proactively consults with architects, interior designers, and builders to design technology systems into their plans in the most seamless, aesthetically pleasing way possible. Read more about this designation here.
AV installer Advanced Communication Technologies services Plymouth County
Audio Video System integrator Advanced Communication Technologies services Plymouth County
Home automation installation by Advanced Communication Technologies Norwell

Mission statement: 

At ACT, we begin each project by listening to our client. We discuss a client’s wants, needs and expectations, evaluate the space and unique site conditions and discuss a budget. We then design electronic systems that are easy to use and provide all of the functions and lifestyle benefits our client asked for. Our approach is aimed at helping our clients make educated decisions to select electronic systems that are right for them.

Company description: 

Advanced Communication Technologies designs, installs and integrates audio/video systems, control systems, lighting control, surveillance and more. ACT is an award-winning custom electronics integrator known for its excellent service and professional, industry-certified staff. We work with clients all over Eastern Massachusetts, including Greater Boston, the South Coast and the Cape & Islands. Since 2002, the expert team at ACT has designed and installed custom electronic systems in hundreds of homes and businesses throughout eastern Mass. and the Cape and Islands. We offer clients technical and product expertise, excellent project management skills and outstanding customer service. ACT is often involved in projects as part of a larger team, and we have extensive experience working with many of the area’s top owner’s representatives, architects, general contractors, interior designers and subcontractors.

Number of office locations: 
1
Number of full-time employees in the entire company
11
Customer Service / Aftercare
Dedicated aftercare service staff
No
Same day emergency service
Yes
24-hour emergency onsite service
Yes
24-hour phone support
Yes
Offers remote system monitoring & support
Yes
Project Size Information

This chart shows the price range of “whole home technology system” projects where the dealer has installed multiple technology systems (prewire, audio/video, network, smart home, etc.) in multiple rooms of the home. The chart reflects a time period of 36 months. The numbers include any private home theaters and media rooms that were part of the project. The pricing excludes lighting controls, motorized shading/drapery systems, and sales tax. The number in parenthesis are the amount of projects completed in each price range category.

Typical whole home system project size: 
$110,000
$50,000 min
$500,000 max
$100,000 typical
$25,000 min
$250,000 max
$50,000 typical
Home Size & Value Information
3,000sqft min
50,000sqft max
10,000sqft typical
$1,000,000 min
$50,000,000 max
$5,000,000 typical
Endorsements
Manufacturer endorsed?
Yes
Industry Professional endorsed?
Yes
Architect endorsed?
Yes
General Contactor endorsed?
Yes
Interior Designer endorsed?
No
Services Offered
In-house: 
Home Theater Systems
Audio Video Systems
Smart home / Home Automation
Home Monitoring
IT Networks
Security Cameras
Access Control
Lighting Control Systems
Motorized Shading
Engineering / As-Built Drawings
Control System Programming
Energy Management
Audiophile Music Systems
Commercial AV & Control Systems
Lighting Fixtures
Acoustic Treatments
3rd party: 
Telephone Systems
Alarm Systems
Facilities: 
Showroom
Office space
Warehouse
Rack building/testing area
Offers design, engineering & as-built documentation?
Yes
Offers enterprise-grade networks?
Yes
Recognition
Savant » Ambassador
Lutron » Silver Provider
Certifications
CEDIA » ESC-D (Electronics Systems Certified Designer)
CEDIA » COI (Certified Outreach Instructor)
Lutron » Homeworks Authorized Provider
Savant » Core 1
Savant » Level 2
Associations
Azione
CEDIA
NAHB
License & Insurance Information
Low-voltage license: 
Not Required
Worker's compensation insurance: 
Yes
Liability Insurance: 
Yes
Liability insurance: 
$2,000,000
Bonded: 
Not Required
Warranty
Electronics warranty: 
manufacturer
Installation warranty: 
6 months
3rd party extended warranty polices offered on electronic components or systems: 
No