Commercial Electrical Services in Vernon, BC
Commercial Lighting Upgrades and Installation
Improve the visibility, function and efficiency of your commercial property with lighting planned around the people and work inside it.
Mass Contracting provides commercial lighting upgrades throughout Vernon and the North Okanagan.
Better Lighting for the Way Your Building Operates
Commercial lighting needs to support the activities taking place within the building. Offices, customer areas, workshops, storage spaces and exterior entrances can each require different light levels, fixture types and controls.
Older lighting may provide uneven coverage, require frequent maintenance or no longer suit how the property is being used. A planned upgrade can improve the quality and placement of the light while introducing more efficient fixtures and controls where appropriate.
Mass Contracting reviews the existing lighting, electrical system and intended use of the space before recommending the scope of the upgrade.
Lighting Improvements Throughout the Property
Offices and Customer Areas
Office, reception, retail and customer-facing spaces need lighting that supports visibility without making the environment uncomfortable. Fixture placement, colour quality, glare and lighting controls can all affect how employees, clients and customers experience the completed space.
Warehouses, Shops and Work Areas
Warehouses, workshops and service areas often require clear lighting across larger spaces, work surfaces and storage areas. The upgrade should account for ceiling height, equipment locations, working conditions and the level of light required in different parts of the facility.
Exterior and Building Lighting
Exterior fixtures can improve visibility around entrances, walkways, loading areas and the perimeter of the property. Commercial outdoor lighting must be selected and installed for the location while providing useful coverage without creating unnecessary glare or poorly directed light.
More Than Replacing Old Fixtures With LEDs
A one-for-one fixture replacement may be appropriate for some properties, but it is not the only way to approach a commercial lighting upgrade.
Changes to the room layout, equipment or building use may mean the existing fixture locations no longer provide suitable coverage. Occupancy sensors, timers, dimming and other controls may also help the lighting respond more effectively to when and how each area is occupied.
The existing circuits, switching, mounting conditions and electrical equipment must be considered alongside the selected fixtures. Mass Contracting reviews the complete installation so the proposed upgrade reflects the building rather than simply replacing products in their current locations.
What to Expect From the Upgrade
Review the Existing Lighting
Mass Contracting reviews the fixtures, controls, electrical connections and how each area of the property is used. This helps identify lighting concerns, maintenance issues and opportunities to improve coverage or efficiency.
Plan the Fixtures and Controls
The proposed fixture types, locations and controls are planned around the building and project goals. Electrical requirements, installation access and applicable permit considerations are addressed before equipment is ordered and work begins.
Complete and Test the Installation
The approved lighting equipment and controls are installed according to the project scope. Once connected, the lighting is tested to confirm that fixtures, switching and controls operate as intended throughout the upgraded areas.
What Affects the Cost of a Commercial Lighting Upgrade?
The cost depends on the size of the property, the existing lighting system and the type of improvements being completed.
Fixture quantities, ceiling height, installation access, wiring conditions, lighting controls, operating schedules and changes to the existing layout can all affect the final scope. Work completed outside normal operating hours may also require additional planning.
Eligible commercial properties may have access to utility incentives for approved energy-efficient lighting equipment. Program requirements and product eligibility should be confirmed before equipment is purchased or installation begins.
Mass Contracting reviews the property and project goals before providing an estimate so the proposed work reflects the complete lighting upgrade.
Lighting Planned Around the Complete Property
A successful commercial lighting upgrade needs to work with the building, the electrical system and the people who use the space each day.
Mass Contracting takes a hands-on approach to reviewing the property, defining the electrical scope and staying involved as the project moves through planning and installation.
The focus remains on completing a lighting system that suits the property and supports how the business operates.
Improve the Lighting Across Your Commercial Property
Planning an LED retrofit, replacing aging fixtures or improving the lighting in offices, work areas or exterior spaces?
Contact Mass Contracting to discuss the existing system and the goals for your commercial property in Vernon or the surrounding North Okanagan.