Survey explores lighting in healthcare facilities

The average engineering firm specifies $868,411 in lighting and lighting control products for healthcare facilities annually


The average engineering firm specifies $868,411 in lighting and lighting control products for healthcare facilities annually, according to the Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2015 Lighting and Lighting Controls Study.

The survey showed that 47% of engineers specify, design, or make product selections for healthcare facilities.

Forty-one percent of engineers also reported that changes with lighting codes and standards have affected their projects.

Among the engineers surveyed, 78% said that inadequate budgets are among their top challenges.

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September 6, 2016



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