From Volume 3 Issue 3 of Connected.
Companies pursue a wide array of business objectives. While priorities differ, productivity and safety consistently stand on top across the board. Lighting has a direct impact on these specific objectives. Enhancements in lighting can boost productivity across different roles when fixtures are tailored for tasks and strategically positioned. Lack of visibility caused by inadequate lighting, whether indoors or outdoors, heightens the risk of accidents and compromises safety. Effective lighting is essential for achieving business objectives and supporting operations across various sectors.
To help customers achieve optimal lighting, Kirby Risk conducts thorough lighting assessments to evaluate current lighting situations and provide guidance for strategic improvements with no expense or risk involved. These lighting assessments gather extensive information through detailed discussions about customer needs and goals, alongside visual inspections of the current lighting status. This service ensures alignment of customer needs with the findings and recommendations of the lighting team.
Lighting assessments through Kirby Risk address each customer’s needs and provide effective lighting solutions for any space. Most customers seek improved visibility, energy efficiency or longer-lasting lighting solutions. Crisp, clean lighting fixtures improve visibility, thereby boosting productivity. There is a need for utility bill savings that can be met with energy-efficient lighting options. Longer-lasting lighting reduces the frequency of fixture changes, thus lowering maintenance requirements.
Customers may not initially notice a lighting issue until our lighting team uncovers areas of inadequate lighting and points out opportunities for improvement. In such instances, the full extent of the issue may only become apparent once customers see the improved results afterward and realize the deficiencies in their previous lighting. To ensure satisfaction, lighting samples are often provided to showcase the transformative effect new fixtures can have on a designated area. Kirby Risk’s lighting assessments meet customer objectives and pinpoint needs discovered during the visual inspection, and then they offer valuable insights and options for initiating lighting improvements.
The biggest challenge customers face when selecting proper lighting is finding reliable information about lighting products. Many customers take lighting responsibilities into their own hands and rely on internet sources that frequently result in misapplication. Misapplication can lead to reduced productivity, underperformance, safety hazards and other undesirable outcomes.
At times, there’s a disconnect between what customers think they need and what truly fits their requirements. Kirby Risk’s lighting assessments address this challenge by providing valuable assistance and utilizing our connections to guide customers in selecting fixtures that fit and function optimally.
“We are product domain experts in lighting, serving as advisors to customers and expert sources,” says Kip Anderson, Kirby Risk Lighting Manager.
The lighting team strives to educate customers with accurate information and best lighting practices to guarantee seamless integration of every component.
After all the information is gathered during the assessment, it can be compiled into an intuitive lighting audit upon the customer’s request. To provide an insightful audit for our customers, we use a lighting software program that generates a detailed report. This report offers all the relevant information and real data to help customers understand their lighting status.