Retrofitting for Impact: Smart Strategies for Existing Home Lighting Projects

Sponsored by: DMF Lighting

Thursday, February 19, 2026 9:30am-10:30am
Included with The Essentials and Premium Pass

Moderator: Mike Libman, DMF Lighting
Panelists: Steve Burke, Texadia
Panelists: Ryan Shelton, Twisted Pair Media
Panelists: Josh Gray, TriPhase
Panelists: Patrick Coleman, Future Automation & Design

Level: Any Level
For: Ownership, Sales, Business Development, Project Managers, Design, Engineering

While new construction offers ideal conditions for implementing sophisticated lighting designs, the reality is that most integration firms generate substantial revenue from retrofit and remodel projects—work that demands different strategies, creative problem-solving, and realistic client expectation management. This pragmatic panel features integrators who specialize in transforming existing homes with upgraded lighting systems despite the inevitable constraints of established architecture, limited access, and budget realities. Learn how experienced practitioners assess retrofit feasibility during initial walkthroughs, work creatively within existing electrical infrastructure and structural limitations, prioritize which spaces deliver maximum impact for the investment, communicate trade-offs honestly while maintaining client enthusiasm, and execute installations that minimize disruption to occupied homes. Packed with real project examples and hard-won lessons, this discussion equips you with proven tactics for turning retrofit challenges into profitable opportunities.