The callback that kills your margin happens long before you pick up the screwdriver.
Most electrical rework stems from specification gaps—missing mounting details, unclear wiring requirements, or compatibility assumptions that don’t survive reality. Here’s how to spec it once and install it right.
Mounting clarity prevents ceiling surgery. “Suitable for plasterboard” isn’t a mounting specification. Ceiling thickness, joist spacing, and access requirements need to be defined upfront. ATNEXT provides actual load data and mounting hardware specs, not vague compatibility claims.
Wire gauge isn’t negotiable. That slim profile panel might need 2.5mm² cable, but the spec only mentions “suitable wiring.” When the electrician arrives with 1.5mm² and discovers the truth, your schedule slides. We specify exact cable requirements and termination methods.
Driver compatibility eliminates field surprises. External drivers need location planning, ventilation access, and maintenance clearances. Integrated drivers need thermal considerations and replacement procedures. Both need to be documented before the quote, not discovered during commissioning.
Control integration requires early planning. DALI, 1-10V, or basic switching—the decision affects driver selection, cable runs, and panel layouts. Late changes here trigger cascading rework across electrical and ceiling trades.
The result: Clear specs, confident installs, and margins that survive first contact with the ceiling cavity.
