When a large tenant vacates a significant space, facility managers face a unique challenge: preparing the building for new occupants without knowing exactly who those tenants will be. In one case, the building owner had several prospective customers touring the facility even as PEC was in the middle of lighting upgrades.

A Tailored Experience for Every Prospect

To make the space appealing to different industries, PEC implemented a networked control system that could adjust light levels to match specific needs.

• For a manufacturing operation, we increased brightness to create a clean, vibrant environment that showcased production readiness.
• For a warehouse or distribution center, we lowered light levels to save energy while maintaining a functional workspace.
• For a hybrid layout, we demonstrated how the space could be rezoned, giving each section the ideal lighting for its purpose.

This approach turned a single tour into multiple tailored presentations, helping the owner sell the vision to each potential tenant.

Building for What’s Next – Not Just What’s Now

By designing flexibility into the lighting system, PEC helped future-proof the facility. As the project lead explained:

“Being able to leverage those and future-proof the building becomes, I think, more important than just setting a light level standard.”

Without this flexibility, the owner risked having to redo the entire lighting project if a new tenant’s requirements didn’t match the previous setup. With the new system, they can adjust the controls — no costly overhauls required.

Better Lighting Quality

LED lights’ high color rendering index (CRI) means they display colors more accurately, which improves visibility in the warehouse. Workers can sort and identify items more easily, speeding up operations while reducing errors. Unlike fluorescents, which often flicker, LEDs offer consistent, flicker-free lighting that reduces eye strain.

The focused, directional beams they provide eliminate dim aisles, shadowy racks, and dark receiving bays that slow down work or create hazards. This makes a safer work environment, as employees can spot hazards easily. Additionally, you can customize LEDs to emit various color temperatures, tailoring the lighting to suit different tasks or areas. For example, cooler lighting may be suitable for work zones requiring precision, while warmer tones can create a welcoming break area for staff.

The Lasting Benefits of Adaptive Lighting

Facility managers who take this approach gain:

• Faster tenant fit-outs with minimal disruption.
• Lower long-term upgrade costs by avoiding full reworks.
• Energy efficiency tailored to each tenant’s needs.
• A competitive edge when showing space to prospective occupants.

It’s more than a lighting project — it’s a leasing advantage.

Turn Vacancies into Opportunities

If you’re facing a tenant turnover and want to make your building irresistible to any potential occupant, PEC can help you create adaptable, efficient systems that show well today and perform well for years.