Take off lighting designs from PDF drawings — count luminaires by type, build lighting schedules, include emergency lighting, DALI controls, and dimming circuits.
Review drawing legends, panel schedules and specifications. Separate counts by system — power, lighting, emergency, fire alarm, data — then measure containment and cable routes with calibrated scales.
Count summaries by system and area, measured route schedules for containment and cabling, circuit and panel schedules tied back to drawings, and a clear exclusions and assumptions sheet.
This lighting design takeoff: luminaire schedules & controls guide is part of the Symbol Magic Pro free resource library — practical, contractor‑written advice covering Electrical takeoffs, estimating workflows, and digital best practices for the trades.