When the single-family new construction market stalled in 2025 due to rising interest rates, there was concern among lighting showrooms that had relied heavily on a robust builder business as well as from lighting manufacturers whose core offering was comprised of white goods and builder-grade products. Meanwhile, the multifamily segment of the construction market was…
When Full House Resorts reimagined Bronco Billy’s as the Chamonix Hotel & Casino in Cripple Creek, Colorado, their vision was bold: Create a destination where the thrill of gaming meets the serenity and elegance of a luxury alpine hotel. Lighting would be the thread that ties it all together — setting the mood, guiding guests,…
The DALI Alliance, the global industry organization for DALI – the internationally standardized protocol for digital communication between lighting control devices – will highlight major new developments during the upcoming Light + Building 2026 exhibition, taking place March 8–13 in Frankfurt, Germany, in Hall 8.0, Booth D80A. The DALI Alliance will focus on expanding member…
By David LaVigna You can’t fix a product problem with a sales hire, but that’s the route that many lighting companies take. When revenue slows, most lighting manufacturers often respond the same way: They add to the sales team. The new hire could be a new vice president of sales or perhaps more territory managers,…
With health and wellness among the most-requested topics at many educational sessions in the design community, the Light and Health Research Center (LHRC) – part of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York – has launched two additional certification courses in response to the sessions’ popularity last year. These two online…
Michael Doyle Leech, age 72 of Franklin, Tenn., passed away on February 16, 2026. Rob Taylor, President of Sonepar Americas (which includes Irby) said, “Mike was a proud veteran and a devoted family man, qualities that shaped the way he led, served, and cared for the people around him. Few people have embodied dedication and…
By C. “Webster” Marsh I’ve seen a wide spectrum of approaches to specifying luminaires. Sometimes the specification is little more than a narrative description paired with a preferred manufacturer. Other times it drills all the way down to an exact catalog number, delivered lumens, efficacy, TM-30 metrics, and L70 projections. Both approaches have their merits…
During the recent Design & Construction Week 2026 – which included the International Builders Show and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show – home comfort, safety and security provider Resideo Technologies announced its platform integration with Leviton smart lighting controls into the First Alert® app. The goal is to deliver seamless lighting control, automation, and design flexibility for homeowners and builders….
A residential case study with broad implications for US sports lighting Across the lighting and construction industry, sport courts represent a familiar challenge. They are highly visible, technically demanding, and often constrained by zoning rules, light spill limits and budget realities. As a result, many courts remain unlit or are overbuilt with systems designed for…
SATCO/NUVO’s Momentum line has quickly emerged as one of the most adaptable linear lighting systems in the commercial market, with modularity and adjustability that resonates with specifiers and contractors.
In light of the Supreme Court’s ruling today that President Trump cannot invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to set tariffs on imports, American Lighting Association (ALA) President & CEO Jon Melchi issued a statement to ALA membership that takes into account the lighting industry’s point of view. “Today’s Supreme Court…
Four months after its acquisition of the privately held, domestic lighting manufacturer Barn Light Electric, Illumus – which also operates the brands Green Creative and Industrial Lighting Products (ILP) and NUROAIR Bluetooth Controls – has issued a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice to workers at Barn Light’s Titusville, Florida, facility, according the Orlando…
Gotham expanded its IVO downlight and cylinder family with new bevel trim options, giving contractors a cleaner ceiling look without adding complexity to installation.
Today’s architectural projects need fixtures that can flex with changing design goals and performance demands. Acclaim Lighting’s Cylinder One Spectrum is built for that kind of versatility, delivering full‑spectrum color, tunable white and strong long‑throw performance in a compact cylinder that fits cleanly into modern commercial spaces. Acclaim’s Spectrum Five light engine produces saturated RGBAL…
Construction of data centers demands lighting that installs quickly, holds up to rough conditions, and doesn’t require babysitting.
The Siemens Foundation has launched Careers Electric™, a national initiative to expand access to high quality electrical training and create clear pathways to well-paying, in-demand electrical careers. Designed to meet the nation’s accelerating electrification needs, Careers Electric™ equips students and workers with technical, digital, safety, and other workplace skills required in today’s rapidly evolving energy,…