Member Spotlight: 20Vision Electric
20 Vision Electric is an ACCA Platinum member led by Chief Executive Officer Shamar Hamilton. We asked him to share some lessons learned from one of his projects:
Peel Living Common Area Lighting and Ceiling Upgrades
20 Vision Electric worked with HKC Construction on the electrical portion of Peel Living’s common-area lighting and ceiling upgrades. The project involved five properties: King Street and Stavebank in Mississauga, Pinnacle View in Alton, Jane Street in Bolton, and Maple Grove in Caledon Village.
Our six-person team consisted of five workers and me. The proposed construction schedule ran from April 6 to August 10, 2026, approximately four months. These were planned dates; they do not represent a verified final completion date.
The lighting plan included LED troffers, wrap fixtures, retrofit and architectural lighting, together with exit signs. A key challenge was coordinating electrical work with ceiling replacement across different buildings and floors. The proposed schedule sequenced electrical disconnects, ceiling demolition, electrical installation and rough-in, and T-bar installation, followed by fire alarm verification. That sequencing shows how closely the electrical and ceiling trades needed to work together.
Existing conditions also called for practical adjustments. At King Street, ceiling obstructions affected the specified 2-by-4 fixtures, and flat LED panels and smaller surface-mounted fixtures were proposed for affected areas. At Pinnacle View, fixture alternatives were proposed where obstructions affected the planned installation. The project records also identify firestopping at penetrations and changes to emergency lighting and exit signs. Testing identified non-operational emergency-lighting heads at Jane Street and Pinnacle View, prompting proposals for replacement and testing.
The lesson for contractors is to examine existing conditions early and communicate what the drawings cannot show. Check fixture clearances and ceiling conditions before ordering and installation; coordinate the work sequence with the other trades; and document changes clearly so the general contractor can review them. Testing existing emergency systems can reveal deficiencies that need to be addressed as part of the wider project.