Our Chicago application engineering group supports architects, lighting designers, electrical engineers, and contractors at every milestone. Each stage has a documented deliverable, named reviewer, and closing checklist.
We start from the architectural concept, ceiling module, and performance brief. You receive a shortlist of Focal Point families with preliminary IES photometrics, aperture drawings, and mounting compatibility notes mapped to the reflected ceiling plan.
Our lighting engineers build photometric models in AGi32 or Dialux, report illuminance, uniformity, and UGR, and iterate optic and spacing choices against the brief. Glare, color, and contrast targets are documented with calculation inputs the engineer of record can verify.
We issue CSI 3-part specifications, Revit families tuned to the project lookup tables, submittal PDFs, and signed certification letters. Emergency UL 924 schedules, driver selection, and controls protocol are resolved inside this package so the subcontractor pricing has one source of truth.
Our specification team reviews subcontractor submittals against the spec, evaluates substitution requests, and flags photometric deviations before they reach the engineer of record. When value engineering is requested, we document the delta in lumens, watts, and glare so the owner can make an informed call.
Factory-certified startup technicians commission DALI-2 addressable networks, program Lutron scenes, and verify UL 924 emergency self-test. Closeout includes labelled driver maps, warranty registration, and field-training for facilities staff.
Aperture, finish, and reveal detailing matched to the ceiling and material palette.
Photometric modelling, UGR glare review, color temperature selection, and substitution defence.
Driver loads, circuit schedules, UL 924 schedules, and DALI-2 bus planning.
Delivery scheduling, installation drawings, commissioning support, and warranty registration.
Earlier engagement produces a cleaner specification and fewer substitution battles during procurement. Share the current project phase and we will match the right application engineer.