Preparing for the Future

Most homeowners are technologically savvy enough to know the importance of including structured wiring in their new homes, even if they don’t plan to use it at the time of installation. “Most of the homes we build are $1 million and up, and homeowners at that level expect [structured wiring]. They are asking for it, looking to the future,” Perlman says.

Most builders who promote structured wiring will include or suggest it in all of their projects. “Minimally, I try to have them at least include a pipe in the room for future use without having to remodel the whole house. There aren’t too many clients who don’t do something at least minimally,” Lord adds.

As the next generation of homeowners ages, the demand for technology will be even more important. “We want the conveniences that we’ve grown up with and are comfortable with,” Cook says. “The digital world has changed. Now video and audio can be sent anywhere in the world and houses need to be built with the infrastructure to support the digital revolution.”