5 Coordination with an extended team may be required such as interior
designers of tenant spaces, landscape architects, LEED consultants, signage/
graphic designers, or others.
B COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
1 Various procurement strategies or multiple name specification may be
requested.
2 Value engineering (VE) procedures should be agreed in advance such as a
limited number of reviews, or an agreed target lighting budget.
C RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
1 Budget may, or may not be a key issue. It is important to discuss this with
the owner/client in advance.
2 Table top samples can help clients make better and timely decisions.
3 Make sure controls systems have a user-friendly interface.
VII ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
A The United States has some of the most developed and specific lighting
guidelines which can be referenced in the Illuminating Engineering Society of
North America (IESNA) Lighting Handbook. Many lighting guidelines abroad
are similar, and it is important to check specific guidelines that may be applicable
in the region or country you are working (such as CUL, CIBSE, British Standards,
DIN Standards, etc.
1 Terminology differs in the USA and abroad. Some of the more common
terms include: “Tender” which refers to the Bid Phase; and “Quantity
Surveyor (QS)” which refers to Cost Estimator. Note: Refer to the “Terms”
section of this document for definitions.
2 Include language in the specifications that the manufacturer is required to
fabricate according to all applicable codes & product ratings (eg. UL, CUL,
DIN, IP ratings, or any other labels) which may be required in the jurisdiction
the project is located.
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