Talking Lighting in Moment of Social Distancing
There is no way of knowing how COVID-19 is going to effect the construction industry and the lighting industry within it. We're all in a wait-and-see period. My mind boggles thinking about the number of contract re-negotiations likely happening across the country as projects are put on hold due to the need for social distancing.
In the mean time, as our industry begins to do more remote work, we're all doing our best to adjust. The lighting industry is one of the few across the economy that still rely on in-person presentations to relay the benefits of certain products over others. Over the years I've experimented with blogging and video work to share lighting with my clients with mixed results. I think the overwhelming attitude was that it might be nice to see this content, but it simply wasn't as good as being in person.
For the the next while, at least, that won't be an option. So here's what I'm going to try to do for those interested.
Customer Service
First and foremost, I need to say at the top the executive team at SDA and our IT/Lighting Controls Chief Andrew have done heroic work getting out inside team ready to work remotely. I need not get into the details, but suffice to say its been an adaptation that ramped up quickly. This means that from a quotation and customer service point of view we'll being doing our absolute best to ensure there are no noticable delays in service due to the Coronavirus and required social distancing. I count myself incredibly lucky to be working for such an adaptable organization.
AIA Courses
With LEDucation, Light and Building and Lightfair all postponed and no in-person lunch and learn AIA courses happening for the forseeable future, it might be hard to get in your credits. That's why I'm setting up free virtual AIA accredited courses through my partner manufacturers. You can look at a course list here, and suggest time slots that work for you.
Lighting Concept and Product Demonstrations
There's nothing like seeing lighting in person. No question about it in person demonstrations and mock-ups are key to really seeing how light will perform. That said, photos and videos can tell some of the story. I have a much of samples in the garage and I plan on making a lighting lab out of it for more content to share with you all. Available when you want it.
I’m certainly open to ideas. Contact me and let me know how you’d like to continue the lighting conversation as we deal with a new normal.
