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Implications for Community and Technical Colleges in the State of Texas

Home Technology Integration: A Technology Forecast
Authored By: John Vanston, Ph.D., Henry Elliott, M.S.M.E,
Michael Bettersworth, M.A., Wayne Caswell
115 Pages
Published December 2006

A growing number of homeowners and homebuilders are integrating digital technology into residences because the cost of these systems is decreasing. System integrators (employers) indicate a lack of available expertise in the home technology integration (HTI) sector capable of designing, installing and supporting these home subsystems. HTI includes audio, video, networking, control systems, air conditioning, security and computer technology. As the entry cost of HTI solutions and services decreases, the market is expanding beyond large, custom-built homes and into the broader mass housing market.

The analysis and information resources provided in this report will aid colleges in developing HTI programs and certificates. This publication includes an overview of HTI technology, analysis of existing HTI curriculum, descriptions of relevant industry certifications, the nature of HTI jobs and skills, a directory of over 100 Texas HTI companies, and market drivers and constraints impacting the HTI industry and employment.

Acknowledgments	v
Preface	vii
Executive Summary	ix
1 Observations, Methodology and Recommendations	1
Observations	1
Methodology	2
Recommendations for CTC Academic Decision Makers	2
2 Background	7
Defi nition	7
HTI Applications	8
Future of HTI	14
3 HTI as a Career	25
Demand	25
Estimated Salary Levels	29
Job Responsibilities	30
Size and Location of Markets	35
4 Initiating an HTI Program	37
Current Programs	37
Faculty and Facility Requirements	42
Industry and Education Partnership to be Leveraged	43
Anticipated Timing of Curriculum	44
5 Conclusions	45

Bibliography	47

List of Appendices
Appendix A: Survey	49
Appendix B: Experts Consulted	61
Appendix C: TSTC Waco HTI Program	65
Appendix D: Convergence Technology Center	69
Appendix E: Recommendation to the CCD	73
Appendix F: HTI Data Infrastructure Technologies	75
Appendix G: Industry Support of HTI Standards and Associations	79
Appendix H: Company Directory	81

List of Exhibits
ES.1 Home Technology Integration Diciplines	ix
ES.2 HTI Market Potential	x
ES.3 Households in Texas	x
ES.4 Technology Installation Rates in New-Home Construction (2002-2005)	xi
ES.5 Projected Number of New HTI Technician Hires	xiii
ES.6 Projected Salary Levels for HTI Technicians	xiv
ES.7 Cluster Map of HTI Companies in Texas	xv

2.1 Home Technology Integration Disciplines	7
2.2 Worldwide Sales of Personal MP3 Players	10
2.3 Microsoft Windows Media Center	12
2.4 Adoption of New Technology	14
2.5 HTI Market Potential	15
2.6 Percentage of Homebuilders Offering Products and Percentage of Homes Being Installed with Amenities, 2003	17
2.7 HTI Market Opportunities	17
2.8 What Builders Offer	18
2.9 Typical Installation Prices to Consumers	22
2.10 Obstacles to Mass HTI Market	22
2.11 Factors that Would Accelerate Adoption of HTI Systems	23

3.1 Projected Number of New HTI Technician Hires	25
3.2 Related Employment Projections	26
3.3 Technology Installation Rates in New Home Construction	28
3.4 Texas Home Building Permits	28
3.5 Projected Salary Levels for HTI Technicians	29
3.6 Households in Texas	35
3.7 Cluster Map of HTI Companies in Texas	36

4.1 Texas State Technical College Waco HTI Certifi cate	38
4.2 TSTC Waco HTI Course Descriptions	39
4.3 Tarrant County College HTI Certifi cate	40
4.4 Tarrant County College HTI Course Descriptions	41
4.5 HTI Laboratory Equipment	43

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