Below are just some of the projects we have been hard at work on, both current and completed.


cmdBridge now available!

cmdBridge is now available. What is cmdBridge I hear you say? cmdBridge is designed to help AV integrators and support companies make a more cost effective use of spare / loan equipment. Offering an intelligent way to install replacement equipment without the need to touch an existing control system. Looking to replace equipment without access… Continue reading

The Quadram Institute (award winning)

** Updated 5 February 2019 The solution installed into The Quadram Institute has won the 2019 InAVation Award for healthcare, up against stiff competition from projects in the UK, Russia, and the USA.  The AV integrator selected for the project, Snelling Business Systems, picked up the award at the InAVation Awards ceremony in Amsterdam during… Continue reading

cmdBridge

cmdBridge is a new product developed internally within Harkwood Services to help make support and ongoing maintenance of AV systems more cost effective.  At it’s core cmdBridge acts and a command language and physical interface converter / translator between different types of equipment.  So, for example, to swap out a projector with an alternate make… Continue reading

Sync-One2 v2 upgrade

Sync-One2 is already the reference tool for accurate and rapid measurement of Audio Visual synchronisation errors (Lip-Sync errors). Trusted around the world by Post Production facilities, Broadcast TV networks, Digital Cinemas, Professional Audio Visual installers, System calibrators, and consumer electronics manufacturers to name but a few. Over time customised versions have been created to cater… Continue reading

John Innes Centre, Norwich

Engaged at an early stage assisting with RIBA Stage 1 and Stage 2 reports for a new building for the John Innes Centre on the Norwich Research Park campus. To determine the high level requirements of the users, and working as part of the design team to ensure the building design is AV friendly.  Ensuring… Continue reading

9 Hills Road, University of Cambridge

Working with the architects and design team of a building refurbishment for the University of Cambridge, specifically the provision of AV services into the re-loacted Titan computer teaching rooms. Providing AV facilities into two joinable computer teaching labs, requiring custom solutions to accommodate the requirements of the end users and constraints of the building fabric…. Continue reading

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

A challenging AV project working with ARK Build PLC as AV consultant on renovations to the Grade II* listed Chelsea Old Town Hall.  The impressive late Victorian architecture requires attention to detail to ensure the solution is effective whilst not being a distraction. The project is to enhance facilities in the Main and Small halls,… Continue reading

Kettle’s Yard

Acting as AV Consultant to the University of Cambridge’s modern and contemporary art gallery, Kettle’s Yard. Working within the project team on a major building project to create a four-floor Education wing, improved exhibition galleries, a new entrance area and a café.

Cambridge Consultants

Working with Cambridge Consultants as AV Consultant to a new development in Cambridge.  Working to equip a complex multi-level space with AV suitable for everyday use, and large public events such as new product launches. Starting on the project whilst still on the drawing board has led to the AV being installed within the fabric of… Continue reading

Newnham College, University of Cambridge

Working with Newnham College on a new conference facility for their Sidgwick Avenue site. The project is to equip a new conference facility with multiple projection, switching & signal distribution, recording & streaming technologies to support the College for internal and external events.