August 13, 2025   

5 Big Questions:  Commercial Controls Strategy 

Timothy Miscovich of wtec and Shakil Ahmad of Scout Lighting discuss how smart lighting and low-voltage infrastructure are reshaping commercial building design

 

In this interview, Timothy Miscovich, Chief Commercial Officer of wtec, and Shakil Ahmad, Chief Strategy Officer of Scout Lighting, explore how commercial lighting strategies are evolving in an era where technology is no longer an afterthought. From the benefits of low-voltage infrastructure to the role of lighting in workplace wellness and sustainability, the conversation covers new paradigms in smart lighting design and where the most impact is being seen across vertical markets.

 

Hear it straight from Timothy Miscovich (WTEC) and Shakil Ahmad (Scout Lighting):
  1. How is the transformation of technology driving workplace design today — and how should lighting strategy adapt? (0:33)

  2. Should we be thinking about lighting control from a technology-first perspective, or are we still viewing technology as an add-on to traditional lighting? (1:49)

  3. What are the key benefits of using low voltage lighting infrastructure compared to line voltage systems? (2:57)

  4. Does designing with low voltage lighting require a fundamentally different approach from conventional lighting design? (4:48)

  5. What real value can smart lighting bring to a building—and in which vertical markets is it most impactful? (6:04)

 

 

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