Note: Contractor’s may look for ways to substitute lighting products, without
understanding the implications to the design of the project and associated conflicts.
With accurate pricing on file, the lighting designer can review the contractor pricing.
This often results in savings to the owner/client and typically your efforts will be
supported.
If the lighting budget for the project has been reviewed, and quotes are unreasonable
compared to budget quotes provided by the manufacturer, the lighting designer may
suggest that the owner/client purchase lighting products directly from the authorized
distributor and/or manufacturer. (However, be aware that the purchaser assumes liability
for product on a job site unless arrangements are made with the general and/or electrical
contractor). Typically that helps expose the source of the budget problem, or can provide
savings for the owner/client. Refer to “Foundation Elements for Building a Quality
Specification” at the beginning of this document.
V ACTIONS IN THE PROJECT’S CONSTRUCTION PHASE
A REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT OF CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS.
1 Establish procedures, in advance, for the review and critical assessment of
shop drawings, samples and other submittal materials required from the
contractor by the specifications. This might include a shop drawing review
log, etc. Note: It is important to inform the client of your procedures, so
that you receive the necessary information in a timely manner and can
respond accordingly.
2 Assist in the appraisal of samples, prototypes or mock-ups that are required
by the specifications.
3 Inform the owner/client and decision-maker of any contractor responses
that are inconsistent with the specifications or may jeopardize the possible
delivery time of the product.
4 Use a standard submittal review checklist to review the submittals with the
final specification documentation. Add project specific notes to the checklist
as each set of documents is reviewed and issued. Evaluation criteria may
include:
• overall product dimensions, especially recessing depth, if applicable
• wattage, voltage and lamping issues
• mounting devices
• trim details and finishes
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