II ACTIONS IN THE PROJECT’S DESIGN PHASE(S)
A ASSESS THE PROJECT’S LIGHTING AND LIGHTING CONTROL BUDGET AND
ESTABLISH PRODUCT QUALITY LEVEL.
GUIDELINES
FOR SPECIFICATION
INTEGRITY
1 Identify the level of luminaire system quality and cost desired by the Owner
and supported by the budget.
DESIGN
a Make the Owner aware of tangible differences between various
product quality levels.
b If necessary, provide the Owner examples of different levels of product
quality (samples, installation, etc.) to assist in understanding both the
benefits and limitations of various equipment designs.
2 Communicate directly with the Owner and principal decision-maker
whenever possible, to minimize the chance for confusion or
miscommunication.
3 Coordinate with project team in the preparation of lighting cost estimates/
budget:
a Clarify rationale for the project’s lighting and lighting control budget
and identify various influences. Understand your role and formal
responsibilities in meeting the lighting budget.
b Learn to recognize potential lighting related budget problems early in
the design phase. Provide constructive suggestions to decision-maker
for addressing problems. Possible signals that there could be a problem
include:
• No information available as to the lighting hardware cost or
budget
• Fixture packaging
• Products that do not match the lighting quality
• Regional influences in pricing
• Continued Value Engineering throughout the duration of a project
phase
• General Contractor in place very early in the project. Note: be sure
to discuss and agree upon specifications and procurement
methods
• Team members learn of budget issues thru the Electrical Contractor,
instead of via the owner/client and/or thru project team channels
4 Evaluate and update costs on an add and deduct basis for the lighting
products you are planning on specifying to minimize later budget
problems.
5 Identify construction bidding format (guaranteed maximum price,
competitive bid, unit pricing, etc.) and its possible impact on your design
process.
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