Holidays are a very special time of year, especially for a church community. Christmas services typically see a larger number of churchgoers, and it’s a chance for many people to reconnect with their community. As a result, churches spend a lot of time preparing for their holiday service, and a commercial AV company can help. Keep reading to see just a few of the services Elite Technology solutions can offer Clayton, MO churches to help ensure this year’s holiday services are the best yet. 

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cottleville, MO was recently presented with a difficult dilemma. A large Lightolier dimming system was installed when the church was built in 1999. In recent years, the system had become unreliable due to failures in the controller portion of the system. Unfortunately, the system is out of production and the manufacturer no longer supports it (repairs or parts). Bob Emery, Maintenance Director for this large facility was able to patch the system together for a while, but in February of 2020 a large portion of the system stopped working altogether, leaving the 1500 seat church in the dark. Bob was fully aware that he was going to have to replace the aging system at some point, especially since it was designed for incandescent lighting, not LED. He also knew this was an important and costly endeavor. The church needed time to redesign the system properly and to budget the needed funds. Everyone he spoke with told him he would need to replace the whole system right now or waste resources on a stop gap solution that would be discarded later. He needed an alternative. They found a company that has been serving the technology needs of churches for the past 32 years.

Given how long electric lights have been around, it’s a technology you may take for granted in everyday life. But not all light bulbs and light fixtures are created equal. Furthermore, new advancements have opened new possibilities for combining technology and design in compelling ways.

To take advantage of the new possibilities offered by smart lighting, you need a skilled, experienced lighting design expert. At Elite Technology Solutions, commercial and residential lighting design are in our DNA. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to install or upgrade a lighting system, a builder working on a new home, or want a new lighting system for your house of worship, we can help with your project.

We operate throughout Missouri, including Chesterfield and neighboring areas, so don’t be afraid to give us a call! Keep reading to learn more about our lighting design services.

With rapid advancements in technology, homeowners in St. Louis, MO, now have the opportunity to transform their living spaces into smart homes with the help of a reputable home automation company like Elite Technology Solutions!

Imagine controlling your entertainment systems, motorized shades, lighting, and other smart devices from the palm of your hand or using a voice command. In this blog, we'll explore how partnering with a home automation team can elevate your daily lifestyle and provide unparalleled convenience, all while enhancing your home's efficiency and security. Keep reading!

It may be summertime, but fall and winter are right around the corner! Are you prepared? Proper planning is vital, and now is the perfect opportunity to transform your Chesterfield, MO, home into a warm and inviting haven with efficient lighting techniques.

It won’t be long before shorter days and chilly nights call for a lighting strategy that not only enhances your living spaces but keeps your family focused and relaxed, too. 

As a seasoned lighting designer serving the St. Louis region since 1988, we’ve learned a thing or two over the years about creating perfectly cozy homes using smart lighting technologies. Below, we’ll share some insights! 

In the current environment dominated by the pandemic, it’s safe to say things aren’t going back to “normal” just yet. So much activity is now happening from home – whether it’s work, school, or entertainment – that juggling all this at home at the same time can become a source of stress.

One noticeable trend in these times has been that as people have been staying home far more, they tend to notice things that can be improved. Indeed, sales at home improvement retailers like Home Depot are brisk as homeowners take on projects to make home life easier and more comfortable.

Along that line, we’d like to suggest that you look at home automation as a way to make home life just a bit more enjoyable in Town and Country, MO. And, it’s not just for these unusual times; home automation investments continue paying dividends for years to come.

Read on to see how to ease home stress with smart home technology.

If you’re in charge of operating properties, you want your buildings to be energy efficient. Whether it’s a school, performance venue, house of worship, or office building, you want your premises to not waste energy needlessly on lighting and climate control.

If you are managing buildings in Chesterfield, MO, manually or with older control technology, you may be missing out on the efficiencies of today's smart building automation systems. Explore the advantages of commercial automation solutions below not only for saving energy but also for improving premises comfort and safety.

A successful business is established and grown by providing a product or service that people need – even crave. To do it, you need to communicate your message clearly and effectively. If you’re using yesterday’s technology for your audio-video communications, then your message may not come across to your target audience.

Now, more than ever, you need an updated AV system for your business. It’s one way of showing that your company is forward-thinking, relevant, and ready for growth. Whether you manage an office, a hotel, a restaurant, or a non-profit in St. Louis, MO, your organization can benefit greatly from a commercial AV update. Read more to learn about some excellent audio-visual products on the market now.

Is your home smart? Just what is a smart home, anyway? The modern smart home is more than just a collection of smart devices. You may already have some, like a video doorbell and a smart thermostat. They will give you some new information and control capabilities that you may not have had before. But how well do they work together to make it easier to manage daily life?

As a leading home automation company in Missouri, Elite Technology Solutions believes that the smart home is not just smart devices controllable by apps but a comprehensive system that takes advantage of all that intelligence to orchestrate your home and transform your lifestyle in both functional and delightful ways.

While you can incorporate many smart home features into your home, we think there are five essential ones every St. Louis smart home should have. Find out what they are below.

Upgrade your lights, save money, and enjoy seamless control. By installing a smart commercial lighting system at your business or organization in Wildwood, MO, you reduce energy consumption and improve your property’s appearance. Everything is fully integrated too, so you have complete control of the lighting intensity, hue, and color. You can even program a lighting scene to let the system set itself!

Just like a fresh coat of paint, new floors, or new furniture gives your commercial space a facelift, so does new lighting. Don’t settle for ordinary lights when smart lighting adds value and appeal to your space. Read more to find out why installing a new lighting system is the perfect choice for your business.

We are fortunate to live in a world of powered conveniences. Things we take for granted, like refrigerators, washing machines, and dryers were a revolution that changed home life decades ago.

Another powered convenience is quietly changing the way homes, stores, restaurants, offices, and other commercial establishments are managed – motorized shades. It may not be the revolution of powered appliances, but with power comes automation. And automation and smart control unleash imaginative new ways of doing things. 

Read on to learn more about how motorized shade installations can benefit homes and commercial properties in St. Louis, MO.

Have you ever wondered what lighting can do for you? Not the kind that is standard in most homes, but the one that illuminates every space in a beautiful way. At Elite Technology Solutions residential lighting design plays a critical role in all our projects across St. Louis, MO. From safety and convenience to energy and climate control, a well-designed lighting system will make your smart home both brighter and smarter! 

Read on to learn why planning ahead is an essential aspect of lighting design, especially in the early stages of both new construction and remodeling projects. 

As a building owner, you want to create a balance between having safe, comfortable, and attractive buildings for tenants and lowered operating costs. In some cases, large expenses like property taxes are largely out of your hands. But other significant operating costs like utilities can be addressed. For example, high insurance costs might be mitigated by modernizing a building’s safety and security systems.

You may be considering if the cost of installing or modernizing building automation systems makes sense for your St. Louis, MO properties. If you think about the potential energy efficiencies of modern control solutions for lighting and HVAC, the additional safety from newer security, and adding attractive features like digital signage, you might start finding that you can improve your product in the market, reduce costs, and thoroughly justify the investment. Let's explore further below.

To paraphrase a well-known commercial, what's in your building? Are you running it as efficiently as possible? If you are an owner of commercial property, do your tenants feel the building has the amenities needed? If it's your building, does your staff feel comfortable and safe? Is it an easy place to do business, or is it a challenging environment?

Commercial lighting control and automation can solve many ills in a property. No, it can't answer all of them. But smart control and automation of systems like lighting, HVAC, security, access, and AV systems can go a long way to ensuring people feel comfortable, productive, and safe in their environment.

Keep reading below to see how commercial lighting control and automation adds value to your Chesterfield, MO properties.