Off the Rails Episode 126: Design Bid Build Litigate
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 “telephone game” 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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigpark/
Listen to EdUp Smart Space: https://www.edupexperience.com/p/edupsmartspace/
Clark & Enersen: https://www.clarkenersen.com/
News article:
AVoIP article:
https://www.avnation.tv/2025/10/06/av-over-ip-in-higher-education-from-hype-to-higher-purpose/
Alternate show titles:
It’s not about the person on the far end; I don’t 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’s like my happy place
Why didn’t you tell me I was being stupid?
You didn’t tell us loud enough…
If a decision is being made that goes against the laws of physics…
I didn’t have gray hair before that meeting
Oh, man, I’ve been loud
I got a couple questions about Punch Out
Design Bid Build Litigate
We’re doing all the easy stuff
We’re designing 50 year buildings with 8 year technology
I don’t have a solution for that
It’s never me; I don’t own sh*t
Checkbook of novelty checks
We’ll all end up on an island
I haven’t seen anything innovative in two and a half years
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