Commercial Construction & Renovation

MAR-APR 2016

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TURN IT ON COMMERCIAL KITCHENS When reviewing the lighting plan for the new restaurant, Welch sought all LED technology, choosing 14 Cree Edge High Output luminaires for the parking lot, instead of the metal halide lights used in their previous lot, and 82 CR6 downlights and 22 CR24 troffers in the kitchen and dining areas. "We didn't go back once we started on the road with Cree," Welch says. "They had ideas about how the restaurant could be lit and how we could save energy. Everybody was very nice, easy to communicate with and very professional." A&W; recognized improved visibility while cooking, and with high color rendering index (CRI), Cree LED lighting helped A&W; manage quality control in the kitchen while demonstrating true color quality. Additionally, staff can move safely around the restaurant and kitchen machinery with the improved lighting. In a fast-paced environment, knowing and seeing problems can pre- vent accidents, and the proper lighting experience does not distract or fatigue employees. "Previously, we had T12 lights in the kitchen – now with the Cree lights, we can see while cooking, the kitchen looks clean and the whole atmosphere is happier and crisp," Welch says. In a fast paced environment, knowing and seeing problems can prevent accidents, and the proper lighting experience does not distract or fatigue employees. 86 COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION — MARCH : APRIL 2016

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