Home Technology Association (HTA) Certification

Buchan Consulting is proud to display our Home Technology Association certification.

The Home Technology Association Certification system is the first and only industry standard of excellence for home technology installation companies. In an industry that has no barriers to entry, the HTA has created a rigorous set of standards for home technology companies to adhere to. The firms that meet the 60+ points of evaluation criteria are granted certification status. Once HTA Certified, these firms must commit to maintaining the high standards of HTA Certification or risk losing certification.

The Home Technology Association's mission is to certify the best technology installation firms in the industry. Here are the benefits to you:

They Have Technical Qualifications - All firms are seasoned professionals with a proven history of technical competence
They Take Care of Their Clients - All firms have a researched history of excellent customer service and are vetted for stellar reputations and honest business dealings
Feel Safe - Companies perform background checks on all new employees
They Play Nice With Others - All firms must have endorsements from fellow design/build professionals

All HTA Certified companies meet the following criteria:

Ownership and management team must have 3+ years of successful business performance
A stellar reputation in the marketplace
A demonstrated history of technical competence
A demonstrated history of providing high-quality aftercare service
No significant litigation history and no have tax liens
At least $1M of liability insurance and have Worker's Compensation insurance
Must perform background checks on all new employees
Agree to provide a copy of control system programming code to client
The ability to deliver high-performance enterprise-grade computer networks
Endorsements from at least three manufacturers
Endorsements from at least three design/build professionals
The ability to deliver engineering documentation and as-built drawings
A demonstrated history of delivering a high-quality home automation experience