While some areas in construction have slowed, one area that is going strong is the Industrial sector — especially with the funds available for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides billions of dollars in incentives, grants, and loans to support new infrastructure investments in the areas of clean energy, transportation, and the environment. For…
Thomas Wang, Head of Asia Operations for WAC Lighting, will present a CEU-accredited course on Landscape Lighting Artistry with LEDs at Lightfair 2023 in the Outdoor Exchange (booth 1003) on Tuesday, May 23, 2:00-2:30 PM at the Javits Center in New York City. The course will focus on landscape lighting design and the integration of architecture, nature, and…
Farmingdale, N.J.-based Dialight, a leader in hazardous and industrial LED lighting innovation, has launched an unprecedented seven-year warranty for Obstruction Lighting Solutions. Dialight’s Aviation Obstruction Lighting Systems, installed by Certified Installation companies, includes an additional two years of full-system warranty on top of the standard five-year warranty. Installers who participate in the Certified Installation Program…
The organizers of Light + Building report the show has reached its first milestone in preparing for the next event to be held March 3 to 8 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Many exhibitors took advantage of the discounted early-booking rates for the next edition; the discount ended on April 30. “The registration figures…
Back in February, Ohio-based Current Lighting appointed long-time board member Bill Tolley to fill in as interim CEO after the departure of Manish Bhandari. Now the search for a CEO has been completed as the company announced the hiring of Steven Harris. Tolley will serve as Chairman of the Board. The transition will be effective…
By Jessica Brazil, Business Development Manager, UL Solutions Light pollution is becoming more of a hot topic; the deeper we dive in, the more we uncover. A recent BBC article, “How light pollution disrupts plants’ senses,” discussed the impact of streetlights on moths’ behavior. We are just beginning to understand the effects of lighting on…
Toronto-based Clear Blue Technologies International Inc. has received a $300,000 order for 23 Illumient Smart Off-Grid solar street lights for the expansion of a major roadway in Oregon. The project is a follow-on order with a previous Illumient customer. The total lifetime contract value of the project is $425,000 and is expected to ship in…
This is the first in a two-part series examining the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act, and how building owners and facility managers can take advantage of these laws to upgrade existing or new-construction lighting. They also offer manufacturer representatives the opportunity to serve as honest brokers in providing counsel to end-users….
Architectural lighting manufacturer CSL Lighting, a division of Hudson Valley Lighting Group, has partnered with three new agencies to represent and sell its product lines: The Lighting Digest will cover Illinois; Arizona Lighting Sales will cover Arizona; and CAL Lighting will cover Northern & Central California, as well as Northern Nevada. Each agency will carry…
Black & Veatch has acquired Bird Electric Enterprises and Bird Electric Properties both part of BASElectric Holdings, LLC (collectively known as Bird Electric). The agreement accelerates the growth of both companies by combining key industry engineering, construction, and procurement talent and business-enabling resources. Bird Electric is a U.S. self-perform electrical construction services provider to electric…
The new OSQ Series C employs a significantly streamlined, ultra-efficient light source, combined with Cree Lighting’s new NanoComfort™ Technology, to achieve maximized lumens per watt of precisely targeted illumination with significantly reduced glare that remarkably improves visual comfort, as well as a lower profile and lighter weight design for reduced wind load and easier installation….
Made of solid die-cast corrosion-resistant aluminum, the Scoop LED bollard offers a sleek design that blends seamlessly into pathways while providing soft, even illumination. It is IP66-rated, with protection against powerful water jets and is factory-sealed to be watertight. Available in either a Black or Bronze finish, Scoop delivers 370 lumens and maintains constant lumen…
LiteTrace, a global leader in Bluetooth® Network Lighting Control (NLC) systems, announced the release of five enhanced long-range antenna options designed to increase the Bluetooth signal range in their Keilton® NLC system. These components are ideal for outdoor applications, with longer distances between system nodes. The five products are: o WPPA102-W-AUX/BH4/Z10 – Waterproof 12V DC…
With a double-wall, hollow-core shape, Absorb H’s horizontal wings allow for more efficient absorption of sound. The direct-indirect luminaire holds a patent for its unique design, which combines high performance optics and the most advanced acoustic materials. The absorbing felt panels are made from at least 40% post-consumer recycled PET bottles and are fully recyclable….
Five years in the making, the ground-breaking Formula 1® exhibition with innovative lighting design by Michael Grubb Studio allows viewers to experience the past, present, and future of this racing sport. Produced by Round Room Studios and Pathfinder Studio, the attraction debuted at the renowned IFEMA MADRID in Madrid, Spain on March 24 and will…
Reposted from LightNow The American Lighting Association (ALA) has shared information about a China tariff exclusion that has been reinstated by the Biden Administration. This exclusion for passive infrared (PIR) sensor luminaires could reduce tariffs on certain fixtures depending on the light source (socketed vs. integrated). As part of the Section 301 tariffs on goods…