If the lighting budget for the project has been reviewed, and continues to be out of line
with 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
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job site unless arrangements are made with the general and/or electrical contractor).
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Typically that helps expose the source of the budget problem, or can provide savings for
the owner/client.
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C BE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE LIGHTING PRODUCTS YOU SPECIFY.
1 Encourage manufacturers and their representatives to visit your office with
working sample products, not just catalogs or internet research. Use these
visits to evaluate the product performance.
2 When possible, visit manufacturers’ facilities to see how the products are
researched, developed, designed, manufactured, tested, and shipped.
Consult manufacturers’ websites for the most accurate information on
their products and services. Manufacturers can also provide a list of
completed work, so you can see the how products look installed.
3 Cultivate professional relationships at regional, national and international
levels with key factory-based contacts for manufacturers’ you specify. Rely
on these contacts for assistance when special requirements arise on
projects.
4 Attend seminars and trade shows which allow you to evaluate lighting
equipment performance characteristics, compare products, and remain
current on technology.
5 Obtain product samples of similar lighting products from multiple
manufacturers for comparative evaluation. Record your assessments of the
products’ qualities and add this information to your luminaire product
database.
6 Develop a reference of standard notes relating to lighting products which
are to be used for quality assurance during the project design process.
D PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE CREATION OF UNIQUE DESIGNS.
1 Educate yourself, your professional colleagues, and your clients’ decision
makers as to the value of unique products and the necessity for protecting
intellectual property.
2 Include language in your specification that addresses intellectual property
and original designs. State your policy in upholding design copyrights and
discouraging the consideration of “knock-offs”.
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