Lighting Implementation Guide

Key points to remember

1. Define your business needs carefully and make sure that your chosen solution matches these criteria.
   
   
2. In justifying your project consider factors other than pure energy efficiency and cost saving, e.g. positive impact on the working environment and productivity, contribution to regulatory compliance etc.
   
3. Produce a specification including all your requirements before approaching a contractor(s) – this will form the basis for subsequent design development and negotiation. Be clear up front what your bid evaluation criteria will be, e.g. lifetime costs.
   
   
4. Select only appropriately experienced and qualified contractors to provide you with a bid. Where possible, solicit more than one quote and ask for, and check, references.
   
   
5. Establish a good working relationship with all potential contractors from the outset. Encourage contractors to visit your site, and provide as much information as possible.