Integrated Building Systems

Core solution areas

IBS offers technology solutions for:

• Voice systems
• Data networks and structured cabling infrastructure
• Video and commercial audio-visual systems
• Security systems, including security cameras (CCTV) and access control

These systems are planned, designed, and installed to support offices, schools, warehouses, laboratories, churches, lobbies, and other commercial environments.

How IBS helps clients

IBS focuses on:

• Planning technology so it supports business goals and daily operations
• Designing systems that are reliable, easy to use, and scalable
• Installing low-voltage infrastructure and devices with attention to detail
• Coordinating with other trades and project partners on commercial projects

IBS works with organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises and public institutions, to make their buildings "smarter" through integrated technology.

Office address

Integrated Building Systems 950 Michigan Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43215

Phone numbers

• Office: 614-240-5999
• Service: 614-340-2770

Email

• General inquiries: info@IBSwebsite.com

Service area

Integrated Building Systems serves customers in Columbus and the surrounding Central Ohio area.

For the most accurate assistance with projects, technology solutions, or service needs, customers are encouraged to call the office or service line directly.

Names Markazi as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

IBS looks for people who share its core values:

• Can-Do-IT Attitude
• Desire to Own IT
• Pride in Doing IT Right

The company operates with a clear mission, goals, and accountability, designed under the principles of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).

Benefits

Integrated Building Systems supports team members with:

• Full-time employment and competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer-matched contributions
• Training and professional development

IBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Third-party solicitations are not accepted for open positions.

Example roles

Representative positions posted on the Careers page have included:

• Sales Engineer and Estimator – Technically savvy, customer-focused role that designs solutions and builds project budgets.
• Business Development Account Executive – Consultative sales role focused on building relationships, expanding the client base, and achieving sales goals.
• Service Technician – Field role with experience in audio-visual (AV) systems, access control, and security camera (CCTV) installation and support across commercial, educational, and enterprise environments.

How to express interest

Current openings are listed on the Integrated Building Systems Careers page. If there is no perfect fit listed, interested candidates are invited to start a conversation by using the option to introduce yourself, which allows applicants to email an introduction, resume, or other credentials to the hiring team.

Columbus Brewing Company selected Integrated Building Systems as its technology partner to design and implement audio-visual systems and structured cabling infrastructure that would blend seamlessly with the Beer Hall's design.

Technology solutions

Integrated Building Systems designed and installed:

Structured cabling infrastructure

• Low-voltage cabling to support:
• Audio-visual equipment
• Wireless access points
• Point-of-sale (POS) systems
• PoE phones
• Other connected systems

Audio-visual systems

• 15 TV displays, including 8 mounted around the main bar, for cable content and digital tap list signage
• Cable boxes and digital signage to present content and tap information
• Speakers throughout the venue, including:
• Main bar area
• Restrooms
• Event space
• Front of the building
• Patio areas
• Video and audio control system that can be managed from an iPad, giving staff the flexibility to adjust A/V settings while moving around the bar

Project challenges and approach

Because the building is a historic landmark, there were restrictions on drilling into certain bricks and beams. Integrated Building Systems addressed this by recommending equipment mounting solutions using a clamping system instead of drilling into protected structural elements.

Through careful planning and coordination, IBS delivered a technology solution that supports Columbus Brewing Company's "past meets future" vision and provides flexible, easy-to-use A/V capabilities for guests and staff.

• Boardrooms and executive conference rooms
• Huddle and collaboration spaces
• Churches and worship spaces
• Training rooms and classrooms
• Warehouses and industrial areas
• Laboratories
• Lobbies and reception areas

Goals of IBS audio-visual systems

IBS A/V solutions are designed to help organizations:

• Improve communication and collaboration
• Enhance learning and training
• Engage in-person and remote audiences
• Connect effectively both in-person and virtually

Typical A/V components and capabilities

Commercial A/V projects from IBS can include combinations of:

• Video conferencing solutions
• Multi-media room presentation systems, such as projectors, video cameras, screens, and sound systems
• Digital signage
• Video wall displays
• Interactive displays
• Integrated control systems
• Paging and intercom systems
• Cable TV distribution
• Large-format audio systems
• Audio-video control rooms and consoles
• Acoustic room analysis and design services
• Sound masking and speech privacy systems

IBS provides planning, design, and installation for these systems so they are fully integrated into the building and easy for end users to operate.

For 2026, the Earth Day Electronics Recycling Drive was held at the Integrated Building Systems office located at 950 Michigan Avenue, Columbus, Ohio.

• Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
• Time: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (rain or shine)
• Location: Integrated Building Systems, 950 Michigan Avenue, Columbus, Ohio

The event offers curbside drop-off so participants can stay in their vehicles while volunteers unload items.

What the event accepts

The drive focuses on:

• Electronics for responsible recycling
• Confidential paperwork for secure shredding
• Many types of household goods for donation (see event-specific list)

Participants are encouraged to review the event page for a detailed list of what can and cannot be recycled or donated each year and any applicable fees.

Partners

IBS partners with specialized organizations for this event, including (for 2026):

• Columbus Micro Systems – an R2v3 certified electronics recycler that handles e-waste in compliance with EPA and R2 standards and erases data on premises.
• Royal Document Destruction – collects confidential documents for secure shredding. There is a limit of 5 banker boxes per car for paper shredding, and boxes must be free of trash, batteries, plastic, and cardboard.
• Two Men and a Junk Truck – accepts many household goods for recycling or donation in partnership with Volunteers of America and the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio.

How the event works

• Collect items from home or work.
• Drive north on Michigan Avenue toward First Avenue and follow event signs and flags.
• Join the single line and follow volunteer directions to each station.
• Stay in your car while volunteers unload items and collect any applicable fees.

Fees

• There is no fee to recycle many common items such as hard drives, laptops, keyboards, mice, cords, cables, and network devices.
• There are no fees for paper shredding or donating eligible household items.
• Fees apply for some items (such as CRT monitors and LCD TVs) to cover the costs of processing hazardous materials and non-recyclable components. These fees can be paid by cash or check at the event.

Event-specific lists of accepted items and current fees are provided on the official event page each year.

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