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Value engineering · Mallorca
Lighting value engineering: the same result for less
When the lighting specification is over budget or the lead times do not fit the programme, we find equivalent products that deliver the same light levels, beam angles, colour temperature, controls and effect, at a price and delivery date that work.
What value engineering means
Value, not just cost-cutting.
Value engineering is the careful review of a lighting specification to achieve the same design intent and engineering performance at a lower cost, or within a tighter schedule. Done badly, it means swapping in cheaper lights that look and perform worse. Done well, nobody walking into the finished space can tell which products changed.
We review every line of the schedule, understand what each fitting is there to do, and propose alternatives that match the technical and visual result. Every substitution is documented so designers, engineers and clients can approve it with confidence.
- Goal
- Same light, same effect, same control, at your target price.
- Also solves
- Long lead times, discontinued products and supply risk.
- You receive
- A side-by-side comparison of original and proposed products, with savings and lead times.
- Approval
- Data sheets, photometric data and samples so designers can sign off each change.
What we match
The details we hold the line on.
A good equivalent is about more than the price. For every proposed alternative we compare the details that decide how a space looks and works.
| Detail | What we check |
|---|---|
| Light levels | Lumen output and the resulting lux on the floor, wall or work surface, verified with lighting calculations where needed. |
| Beam angle and optics | Spot, flood or wall-wash distributions, cut-off and glare control (UGR) so the effect on surfaces is the same. |
| Colour temperature | The same CCT (for example 2700K or 3000K), with matching consistency between batches. |
| Colour rendering | CRI or TM-30 values that keep finishes, food and skin looking right. |
| Controls and dimming | Compatibility with the specified system: phase dimming, DALI, 1–10V, KNX, Casambi or Lutron, and smooth dimming to low levels. |
| Physical fit | Cut-out sizes, recess depth, mounting, dimensions and finishes, so ceilings and joinery do not need redesigning. |
| Rating and compliance | IP and IK ratings, CE marking, emergency versions and fire-rated options where required. |
| Quality and support | Driver quality, warranty, spare parts and the manufacturer’s track record. |
Where savings come from
How we find value without visible compromise.
Smarter specification
Spotting where a specification exceeds what the space needs, such as higher IP ratings indoors or premium optics in back-of-house areas.
Layout review
Reviewing quantities and spacing to achieve the required light levels with fewer or more efficient fittings.
Driver and control choices
Simplifying control gear or choosing integrated drivers where it does not affect the experience.
Programme-friendly options
Alternatives with shorter lead times, or stock-held equivalents when a specified product would delay the project.
Focused budget
Keeping the hero pieces in public and feature areas and finding value in the products nobody notices.
Evidence, not guesswork
Every substitution documented and verifiable.
Value engineering only works when the design team trusts it. We present each proposed change with the information needed to approve it: data sheets, photometric files, lighting calculations where light levels matter, and samples where the look matters.
- Side-by-side comparison of original and alternative products.
- Cost saving and lead time per line and for the whole schedule.
- Photometric checks against the original lighting design.
- Samples and mock-ups for feature and decorative fittings.
- A revised schedule and quotation once options are approved.
The process
How a value engineering review runs.
- 01
Brief and targets
You send the lighting schedule, drawings and your target budget and dates.
- 02
Review
We study what each product does: light levels, optics, controls, fit and finish.
- 03
Research
We search our brands for equivalents and check them against the original performance.
- 04
Proposal
A clear comparison with savings, lead times and any trade-offs explained honestly.
- 05
Approval
Data sheets, calculations and samples for the designer, engineer and client to sign off.
- 06
Order and delivery
We quote the agreed schedule and can manage supply through our procurement service.
Who we help
When value engineering makes sense.
Contractors
Who have won a tender and need to bring the lighting package within budget without changing the design.
Developers
Aligning specifications across many units with the project’s economics.
Architects and designers
Asked to reduce cost while protecting the design intent they created.
Owners and hotel operators
Who love the design but need it delivered for a price and opening date that work.
Value engineering FAQs
Will the finished space look different?
That is exactly what we work to avoid. We match light levels, beam angles, colour temperature, colour rendering and finishes, and highlight any change you might notice so you can decide.
Will the designer or architect accept the changes?
We give them what they need to judge each change: data sheets, photometric data, calculations and samples. Nothing is substituted without approval.
How much can we save?
It depends on the original specification and how much flexibility there is. After an initial review we tell you honestly where the savings are and whether they reach your target.
Can value engineering help with lead times?
Yes. Often the issue is not price but a product that will not arrive in time. We find equivalents that fit the programme.
Do the controls still work?
We check every alternative against the specified control system and dimming protocol, and flag anything that needs the electrical design to change.
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Value engineering · Mallorca
Over budget or behind schedule?
Send us the lighting schedule and your target price or dates. We will tell you where the value is and how close we can get.