Electrical Business Review: Specials Magazine

When managing construction projects, construction project managers must deal with many resources, objectives, demands and constraints. We are all pressed with budgets and connected costs, (too) short deadlines and quality requirements that define our project deliveries. On top of the mentioned constraints come (additional) demands from different stakeholders of our projects and from different publics. We need to allocate and manage many resources to achieve project objectives through controlling the constraints. In this constant ‘battle’ with costs, time and quality, what our projects tend to turn into, it is easy, but not right, to forget about the most important resource managers use. Literature defines it with the term human resource(s). Our own colleagues, subordinates in classical vertical structures, or co-workers/team members in more horizontal teamwork for organizations. There are many excellent managers in our construction industry. They have good technical, organizational, financial, contractual and legislative knowledge. But we are all limited to being one person who can do only a finite amount of work. Our role is primarily to organize, supervise, and coordinate work.

For centuries, light was simply a tool to extend our day, helping us work and navigate the night. Today, it has become an integral part of how we live, work, and relax. Human-centric design lighting now shapes the way people feel, work, relax, and connect with their surroundings. Coupled with the capabilities of smart connectivity, lighting can be made a seamless part of modern living rather than just a utility. At the forefront of this evolution is WAC Group, a top LED lighting resource for Canada. The company brings more than four decades of expertise in designing and manufacturing advanced solutions for residential, hospitality, and commercial spaces. “Lighting is no longer just about illumination. It plays a role in how we feel, how we design, and how we care for the environment,” says Becky Li, President. “Our focus is on creating solutions that genuinely improve the way people experience their spaces.” Legacy Products and Milestones WAC is recognized for its high-performance functional lighting, including downlights, track lighting, wall sconces, flush mounts, and a comprehensive landscape range. The landscape portfolio features fully adjustable accent lights and the award-winning Colorscaping system, which delivers vibrant outdoor customization and has received multiple design honors. These solutions are widely used across residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces, with installations at McDonald’s, W Hotels, and Disney properties. In addition to functional lighting, WAC offers decorative lines through its Modern Forms brand, one of the first to merge LED technology with design-focused fixtures for both indoor and outdoor use. The DweLED Collection complements this with contemporary styles at a different price point. WAC also brings smart technology into the home with Modern Forms Smart Fans, developed entirely in-house by its IoT team in Austin, Texas. This innovative solution strengthens its reputation as a leader in connected home systems. The company further extends into luxury with Schonbek, the iconic handcrafted crystal lighting brand known for illuminating landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and the White House. Building on this heritage, WAC offers the Beyond line, showcasing crystal brilliance in modern designs, and the Forever collection, which is described as “jewelry for the home” that caters to top designers seeking precision-crafted luxury. Schonbek remains especially strong in Canada, where its timeless designs are embraced by showrooms and interior designers alike..