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Fenn, J E, Hutchings, D M and Burr, K L (2008) The purposes for state residential general contractor licensing in the United States. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 4(02), 67-81.

Hein, M F and Houck, K D (2008) Construction challenges of adaptive reuse of historical buildings in Europe. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 4(02), 115-131.

Moore, J D and Plugge, P W (2008) Perceptions and expectations: implications for construction management internships. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 4(02), 82-96.

Ryan, R C (2008) Use of an e-text as a primary course resource. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 4(02), 97-114.

Smith, B W (2008) Temporary construction lighting of buildings: an evaluation of four techniques, both qualitative and quantitative. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 4(02), 132-149.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: energy savings; OSHA; quality; quantity; safety; temporary lighting; types of lighting
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1557-8771
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/15578770802229482
  • Abstract:

    Contractors and owners use various techniques to provide temporary lighting for buildings under construction. The purpose of the temporary lighting is to give workers a safe and productive environment in which to work. OSHA sets minimum standards for the quantity of light needed for safety, but studies have shown that many construction sites do not meet minimum lighting requirements. OSHA sets minimum standards but does not provide guidance on how to achieve those standards. The following work looks at four common lighting systems and evaluates their effectiveness in meeting the OSHA standards. A vacant warehouse was chosen for the lighting study to simulate a construction site and to eliminate variables other than the lighting system. The results of the tests showed the positive and negative aspects of all four systems, both quantitatively and qualitatively. A cost comparison was made to compare the installation, maintenance, and energy cost for each system. Project managers can use the information to create prescriptive or performance lighting standards that comply with the OSHA standards.