Planning, Project planning and Construction of lighting systems as well as Consulting
We take care of the modernisation and renewal of public lighting systems for you. We take pleasure in supporting your lighting system project with planning, project management and construction management. This support starts with consultancy services during the preparatory phase and with ongoing support.
Our offer
Independent and individual advice on street lighting
- Technical and economic advice for lighting facilities
- Suitability assessment of luminaires
- Photometric measurements and assessments of lighting situations
- Checking lighting facilities after construction
- Advice on new and replacement lamps
Your advantages
- Economic security
- Individual advice on your project
- Independent, neutral assessment of lighting facilities
Construction management
Public lighting is an integral part of the public street space. There is therefore an interaction between the roads, footpaths and the surrounding properties. As part of road construction projects, lighting installations occasionally interfere with the realisation of individual construction stages and have to be temporarily or permanently dismantled or relocated.
We are your competent partner for relocation, temporary dismantling or replacement.
Construction services
- Erecting, relocating, temporarily dismantling, removing, replacing lampposts
- Construction of pedestrian crossings (pedestrian crossings) in accordance with lighting specifications
- Construction of lighting systems in urban development areas, taking due account of lighting technology factors
Services
- Short-term current draw from lampposts
- Temporary use of lampposts for Christmas lighting
Your advantages
- Extensive portfolio of specialist companies and service providers
- Digitalised processes
Planning and project planning of lighting systems
We accompany large and medium-sized development projects for you from preliminary design to acceptance. We are also happy to be your partner for flat-rate services for the cost-effective development of smaller traffic contexts, such as intersections or crossings with an increased risk potential.
With our experience of modern lighting technology available on the market and our independent lighting expertise, we are happy to support you in the realisation of your projects. The creation of lighting calculations taking into account applicable standards, such as DIN EN 13201, are part of a project in consultation with you. As the manager of Berlin's street lighting, we also take into account key aspects for the sustainable and economical operation of the new lighting systems.
- Lighting planning – from design to handover
- Preparation of lighting calculations for streets, squares and footpaths in accordance with the Berlin lighting concept or DIN EN 13201
- Technical light consultation for pedestrian crossings
- Development and design of lighting projects and lighting planning concepts
- Creation of tendering documents or bills of quantities
- Support in obtaining funding
- Development of needs-based, individual lighting concepts
Your advantages
- Planning in accordance with the Berlin lighting concept or DIN EN 13201 - depending on the location
- Manufacturer-independent lighting calculations
- Planning in accordance with economic and technical considerations
- Trained and certified lighting specialists (ELE)
- Planning and execution from a single provider
Questions and answers
I'm building in Berlin and a lamppost is in the way. What do I have to do?
Please send an e-mail with the address details of the construction site to [email protected]
I need power from a lamppost for a short time. Who can I contact?
Please send us your request by e-mail to [email protected]
What planning documents are relevant to me?
To put up street lighting on public roads, streets and squares in Berlin, the facility needs to comply with the Berlin Lighting Concept.
If lighting is to be planned for another municipality or for private paths and roads, generally applicable regulations, e.g. DIN EN 13201, must be observed.
What quality characteristics are set by the Berlin Lighting Concept?
You can find these out in the Berlin Lighting Concept. They are differentiated primarily by the categories of streets described there.
How tall do lampposts have to be? (lamppost height – LPH)
The height of lampposts depends on the width of the street or footpath to be lit.
In Berlin, standard lamppost heights are:
- for straight posts – 4 m, 5 m, 6 m, 8 m, 10 m and 12.5 m
- for parabolic posts - 6 m, 7.5 m and 10 m
Lamppost height largely depends on the cross-sectional street profile or width of the route to be lit, consisting of road lanes, cycle lanes and footpaths, with any existing parking and green spaces.
To put it simply:
the wider the street, the taller the lamppost. The dimensions of neighbouring systems should also be taken into account.
Do Berlin lampposts have special features?
In Berlin, lampposts need to have sufficiently large terminal compartments.
The lamppost flap must be 120 mm x 500 mm.
Where they meet the ground, lampposts need corrosion protection in the form of a steel sleeve.
How far apart can lampposts be placed – what is the potential maximum?
The distance between lampposts can be as wide as allows compliance with the quality characteristics set out in DIN 13201 and the determination of an economically sensible result.
This can be simplified to the following rule of thumb:
lamppost height x 5 or 6, but in fact dependent on the cross-section of all parts of the streetscape at the potential positions of the lampposts.
How are lampposts set up (foundations)?
In Berlin, lampposts are placed directly into the soil without a concrete foundation. Shorter lampposts (up to a light point height of 6 m) can usually be placed in the ground wherever a continuous section of earth can be compacted. Taller lampposts are erected with a separate lower section.
In other communities, different methods may be used based on local requirements to set up lampposts.
What streetlights or streetlight manufacturers can I use?
The choice of streetlight should be agreed on in advance with a lighting manager, as the following aspects are relevant:
- subsequent procurement of streetlights for additional facilities or for replacement after damage,
- limiting the number of different types of streetlight within an urban or municipal area,
- experience with streetlights already in use,
- consideration for the planned area of deployment.