B IDENTIFY PROTOCOL FOR SECURING APPROVAL(S) OF SELECTED PRODUCTS.
1 Identify which project team members will influence the selection of lighting
equipment.
a Enlist the owner/client, architect and/or engineer in assisting you in
holding your specification.
b Determine the owner’s position on specification integrity and assess
likelihood of his support of your efforts.
2 Determine if “value engineering” or similar project scope and cost reviews
may be a factor on the project. Note: In this event, obtain a VE target
number in writing to know when you have achieved sufficient savings.
a Establish when value engineering activities are likely to occur in the
project schedule.
b Ally yourself with the decision-makers to clarify in advance which
products should not be substituted or compromised.
c Position yourself with the decision makers to be the only logical advisor
on these matters, should they arise.
d Clearly communicate, in writing, anticipated compromises in
performance, operation or maintenance that may result from value
engineering.
3 Become familiar with regional conditions on your projects outside of the
local area. Note: Refer to the “Additional Considerations for International
Projects” section of this document.
a Find out who the local representatives are that represent the key
products you specify and, if appropriate, make it known to them that
you, as the lighting specifier, are available to answer questions on the
specifications.
b Make local representatives aware of your policy regarding specification
integrity.
c Understand any specific specification requirements or energy code
requirements for lighting products for the region where the project is
located, such as CUL, DIN, CIBSE, ASHRAE Standard 90.1, State Energy
Codes (eg. Title 24 in California), and sustainable design considerations
previously mentioned in this document.
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