Convergent Technologies Design Group is proud to have supported the 2400 Ontario Rd NW (Jubilee Housing – Ontario Place) development with our Telecom, A/V, and Access Control Security solutions. This project brings more than 50 affordable homes to the Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights community, along with innovative resident‑focused amenities, which include:
🏘️A working rooftop aquaponics farm producing fresh food for residents
🏘️Modern amenity spaces, including a penthouse lounge, courtyard, and fitness center
🏘️Deeply affordable units serving households at 30–50% AMI
Our team delivered the building’s structured cabling, integrated security, and A/V systems to help create a safe, connected, and modern environment for future residents. We’re honored to support Jubilee Housing and its partners in creating safe, connected, and empowering spaces for residents. Projects like this remind us why thoughtful technology and security design matter.
Last month, Convergent Technologies Design Group treated a group of our team members to an unforgettable experience, Zebra’s 50th Anniversary concert!
From the moment we hopped on the party bus to the final encore, the night was filled with great music, great energy, and even better company. Celebrating a legendary band while sharing the moment with colleagues made it all the more special.
At Convergent, we believe in creating opportunities for our employees to connect, unwind, and enjoy unique experiences together. Nights like these remind us how strong our culture is built on teamwork, appreciation, and a little bit of rock ’n’ roll. 🎶
Here’s to many more memorable moments ahead!
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In healthcare environments, communication systems have to work together in tandem.
Nurse call systems are critical to patient care. Audiovisual systems support clinical collaboration, patient education, and operational efficiency. But when these systems are designed independently, opportunities for integration and performance are often missed.
We’re seeing increased demand for coordination between:
• Nurse call and real-time location systems
• Patient room displays and clinical communication platforms
• Overhead paging and distributed AV systems
• Emergency notification and visual messaging
• Telehealth capabilities integrated directly within patient rooms
When planned early, coordinated systems can improve:
✔ Response time
✔ Staff workflow
✔ Patient experience
✔ Situational awareness
✔ Long-term scalability
However, integration requires early collaboration between technology, electrical, and clinical planning teams. Device locations, power requirements, network capacity, acoustics, and user interface design all influence system performance.
A good example of this is the Villanova University Driscoll Hall College of Nursing project we worked on. It is essential when training to be a nurse to have the proper systems in place. Good nurse call systems and proper AV coordination provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-time practice. Healthcare technology is no longer just about devices; it’s about ecosystem design.
Want to see our designs in person? Villanova is holding a Nursing Convention in the building we designed next week, Wednesday March 18th. The Conference is dedicated to simulation-based learning and is intended for nursing educators, healthcare professionals, and simulation specialists, with Keynote Speaker Kathleen McGrow. If you would like to attend, please register by using the link below: https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=857148&categoryid=5911362
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Many campus buildings still rely on telecom rooms sized for technology loads from 20+ years ago. An issue with the older campus telecom rooms is that they were designed before Wi-Fi density and PoE demands significantly increased.
Today’s higher education environments require:
Increased bandwidth capacity
Additional rack space
Proper cooling for active equipment
Redundant pathways for resiliency
Additional wall space for expansion
Clearances that meet current standards
The picture below shows an example of how poorly planned telecom can lead to disruptions later on. Infrastructure planning during renovation projects ensures long-term scalability.
Remember, future-ready campuses start behind the walls!
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Many higher education campuses are operating on infrastructure installed 15–25 years ago.
The visible renovation might focus on finishes and aesthetics, but behind the walls, telecom rooms, cabling pathways, and power loads often haven’t kept pace with modern demands.
Common issues we encounter:
• Undersized telecom rooms
• Limited pathway capacity
• Inadequate cooling for active equipment
• Security systems that don’t integrate campus-wide
• Acoustic challenges in renovated lecture halls
Strategic infrastructure upgrades during renovations can prevent future disruptions and costly retrofits.
Modern campuses require resilient, scalable backbone systems, not just updated for aesthetics.
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We often see projects where telecom, AV, security, or acoustics are introduced late in design. This results in ceiling conflicts, undersized rooms, additional conduit runs, or costly field changes.
Early engagement allows us to:
✔️ Coordinate with architecture before layouts are finalized
✔️ Align with stakeholders early
✔️ Reduce change orders during construction
✔️ Protect schedule and budget
✔️ Deliver systems that truly support the end user
Technology should be woven into the fabric of the architecture, not look like an afterthought.
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Clear speech, controlled reverberation, and balanced sound don’t happen by accident; it is the result of intentional acoustic and systems design. Acoustics plays a critical role in spaces like classrooms, performance venues, and meeting environments. With proper acoustics in these spaces, you have clarity, comfort, and usability.
Collaboration with architects and owners is essential to ensure acoustics support both design intent and real-world use. At CTDG, we integrate acoustic design with audiovisual and systems planning to support how people actually experience a space, long after construction is complete.
Thoughtful acoustic design supports clarity, comfort, and usability in spaces where sound matters most!
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📍 Earlier this Month, the Obama Presidential Center welcomed an exciting and meaningful moment on the South Side of Chicago; an interview with Jennifer Hudson held in the Athletic Center space known as Home Court at the Obama Presidential Center campus. It was a wonderful occasion that brought energy, inspiration, and attention to this transformative new civic hub.
While Convergent was not involved in the interview itself, we are honored to be part of the team working with Moody Nolan on the Obama Foundation – Program, Athletic, and Activity Center, one of the signature spaces on the 19.3-acre campus.
This facility, designed to support community health, wellness, connection, and activity, will feature a regulation-size basketball court, flexible programming spaces, and opportunities for recreation and engagement upon its opening in June 2026.
Moments like the Jennifer Hudson conversation are a great reminder of the role this project will play as a vibrant gathering place, one where ideas, inspiration, and community come together. We’re proud to contribute to a project that uplifts people and places through thoughtful design and collaborative partnership.
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We’re thrilled to shine a light on our work at Penn State University’s Nursing Sciences Building. Originally built in 1979, this facility has been transformed into a modern, inspiring environment that supports the next generation of nurses, educators, and researchers.
As part of the incredible team led by SLAM, Convergent Technologies Design Group, Inc. (CTDG) provided integrated design services, including: 🔌 Telecommunications Cabling Systems 🎥 Audiovisual Systems 🔐 Access Control & Video Surveillance 🎶Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control
We’re proud to have helped create a space that fosters learning, connection, and innovation; a true reflection of Penn State’s commitment to excellence and care.
Huge congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this transformative project to life! Want to know how Convergent can help bring your next project to life? Please feel free to reach out to learn more about our services!
What a great way to start out the New Year! Our annual CTDG holiday party was a chance to step away from projects, connect as a team, and celebrate the hard work that made last year such a success.
We are grateful to close out the year with now having over 1400 projects in our portfolio and for the people, partnerships, and projects that continue to move CTDG forward.
Here’s to a strong finish to last year and to an even stronger 2026.
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