Light has a great effect on us. It is what sets our body clock. This is why office lighting quality is so important. Office lighting can affect our productivity. “Appropriate office lighting is a workplace necessity. Poor lighting directly affects work performance as it puts strain in workers’ eyes. This can also lead to further problems like headaches and eye illnesses. Apart from the necessity factor, proper lighting also brings aesthetic advantages to your workplace.”

There are many ways to improve your office lighting. These were the various benefits of having proper lighting in your office. Not only will you cut costs on electricity bills, but your workers will become more productive as well. Sometimes people don’t realize that such simple, practical steps can yield enormous financial benefits for their businesses.

• Install energy saving lighting in your office. This can save you money too!
• Lighting color is important to consider when choosing lighting to help keep a safe and healthy workplace.
• Proper lighting is determined by many factors including natural light, overhead lighting and task lighting.
• Make sure to replace flickering fluorescent lighting as this can be a for trigger epileptic seizures.
• You can reduce shadows by using overhead light fixtures.
• Understanding that different tasks require different levels of light is another important item to consider. Computer usage may require minimal lighting while other tasks require more intense lighting.
• Age can affect the type of light needed. Older people require a much higher type of light to work effectively.

Studies show the quality of light affects people in many different ways. For example, office worker satisfaction and productivity can be positively affected by well-designed illumination.

Building owners and managers have the potential to add value, reduce costs and enhance performance through the application of good lighting. It’s no secret that people are attracted to well-lighted public facilities, commercial shopping districts and parks.

It is common that a commercial building was designed years or decades ago and used for a different type of business then it is now. It’s recommended to talk with an electrical contractor to revamp your lighting to fit your current needs.

“Lighting is critical to wakefulness and productivity in your office or commercial building. It can even influence customer shopping habits. It’s also a health and safety issue though.”

If you are ready to improve your lighting, talk to Price Electric. We can work with your existing installation, and improve the quality you have, which may be more budget friendly. Or we can redesign a new lighting design for your office.

A lighting designer can add value to any project, whether large or small, or interior or exterior. Call Price Electric at 319-393-6406 to get a free estimate on how you can upgrade the lighting in your business location(s).