When it comes to office remodeling, upgrading the current lighting design should feature on the to-do list. Filling the workplace with layered light will make the space feel warmer and more inviting—creating a great first impression when clients come to visit. For an incentive to reach out to a lighting contractor, below are a few benefits you’ll reap from this change. 

Why Should You Update the Lighting at Your Office?

1. Reduce Overhead Costs

Paying to keep the lights on is one of your company’s overhead costs. Upgrading the current lighting scheme can significantly reduce this expense. A commercial electrician will replace lights that use fluorescent and halogen bulbs with LED-operated fixtures, which use less energy and emit less heat.

An electrical contractor can also install smart controls with the new lighting system. This means you could have the capability of turning off lights remotely—or that the lights may turn themselves off when people leave the room—which can cut back on electricity waste that leads to high energy bills. 

2. Increase Employee Productivity

It’s hard for employees to remain productive in a poorly-lit office. Flickering lights can hurt concentration, while shadows cast on computer screens and papers impair visibility. So employees can work comfortably, a lighting contractor will install task lights over desks in cubicles and offices. Dimmer switches can be used to control ambient light from ceiling fixtures. This will reduce harsh glares on computer monitors.

3. Reduce Liability

As a business owner, you are legally required to provide a safe work environment for employees. The current lighting scheme could be a liability. When navigating areas without sufficient illumination, people could slip and fall or bump into objects and get hurt. Injured individuals could sue the company for damages. To reduce the risk of accidents and future legal disputes, a lighting contractor will upgrade the current design to follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s guidelines.

The licensed electricians at ABC Electric Company in Lincoln, NE, will upgrade your office lighting scheme to boost employee productivity and help you save money. The company has been the go-to source for electrical installation and repairs in southeast Nebraska for over 80 years. This means the lighting contractors will listen to your needs and ensure equipment is installed according to building codes and industry standards. Check out the technicians’ areas of expertise online and call (402) 435-3514 to discuss your project. Share your experience on Facebook.