How the lighting representative role is being redefined By Paul Rodenbush, LC Something is shifting in the lighting industry and it’s not just the technology. For decades, the lighting representative role was largely defined by what you carried: your line cards, your product knowledge, your manufacturer relationships. Represent the lines. Support the specifications. Help move…
The Acuity Brands company is recognized for helping to reduce energy waste, lower carbon emissions, and turn building data into measurable outcomes. Atlanta-based Atrius®, an Acuity Brands company and leader in cloud-based software for building management and spatial intelligence, has been named an E+E Leader Award winner for a fourth consecutive year. The E+E Leader…
NESG co-founder Michael Berube discusses how the new agency was inspired by NEMRA’s Rep of the Future model and how it is different from other firms out there. A newly formed agency – New England Solutions Group (NESG) – boasts some familiar and well-respected faces in the industry. The four co-founders are: • Michael Berube,…
We’re coming up upon mid-year. For many sales appear to be good. But are they? Those who are benefiting from the data center boom, or perhaps an industrial project in their market, or are a beneficiary of the Iran War (oil and gas, defense industry) or are selling much wire (given the almost $7 price…
Today’s lighting is expected to deliver more than simply illumination. Over time, industry professionals have seen at shift to full‑on wellness support. First, it was glare control. Then circadian tuning. Now we’re entering a new chapter: Lighting that can actually help support memory and cognitive function. That might sound futuristic, but the groundwork is already…
This new industry platform encourages lighting agents and manufacturers to align strategies and build actionable growth plans for 2027. Indiana-based NEMRA Lighting, the lighting division of the National Electrical Manufacturers Representative Association (NEMRA), has launched the inaugural Lighting Summit. Described as a first-of-its-kind, members-only strategic business planning event, it was created exclusively for independent lighting…
Built in the late 1930s, the U.K.’s largest privately owned apartment complex has undergone a major refurbishment that provides state-of-the-art lighting to the historic building. The Dolphin Square apartment complex is a legendary icon in London and reportedly the U.K.’s largest privately owned apartment complex. Recently, the building has undergone a major refurbishment by…
Citing feedback regarding seasonal timing, ICFF officials have announced the show will move from its customary May schedule to coincide with BDNY in November. ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair) – which will be held next week from May 17 to 19 – has scheduled its 2027 edition to run alongside the hospitality-focused BDNY (Boutique Design…
US Lighting Trends founder David Gordon, who is also the founder of sister publication Electrical Trends, shares his perspective of this year’s edition of LEDucation from a different lens than that of a trade editor walking the floors. By now you’re aware of the importance of LEDucation from a new product standpoint, but this yearly…
Choosing the right lighting for a large construction site is more important than many teams realize. Good lighting supports safety, productivity and security. It can also affect your project budget. For decades, diesel-powered light towers have been the default choice on construction sites. They persist not because they’re perfect, but because they’re predictable. Contractors know…
At the recent Milano Design Week 2026, Italian lighting manufacturer Foscarini presents a series of research projects that paired light with 3D knitting. In the years when Euroluce does not take place – as was the case this year – renowned Italian lighting manufacturer Foscarini participates in the Interni FuoriSalone event, which is comprised…
By Jeffrey Dross For years, people asked, “Did you go to LEDucation?” I remember submitting a proposal to speak at the inaugural version of this event years ago. My proposal wasn’t selected, and I did not participate. Subsequently, for many reasons, I have not attended — until this year. At the end of 2025, I…
The 57th edition of NeoCon is centered on the theme “Where Design Connects” and will feature new initiatives such as Preview Day and the debuts of Illuminate at NeoCon and NeoCon Collab: Half Light. This year’s edition of NeoCon, slated for June 8-10 at The Mart in Chicago, will provide an expansive lineup from immersive…
The LEDucation trade show and conference will return to the New York Hilton Midtown next April and will expand to three days. This year’s LEDucation event, organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY), was held in April instead of March for the first time in its 20-year history. Once again, it was…
There were so many sound-absorbing lighting fixtures at LEDucation, you’d have thought the exhibit halls would be quiet — but even the best acoustic properties were no match for the buzz from the enormous crowds. What was this year’s edition of LEDucation like? Well, if you couldn’t attend Light + Building in Frankfurt last month,…
Industry thought leader Craig DiLouie details the various opportunities that still exist in the rebate space. By Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP, Education Director, Lighting Controls Academy The commercial lighting rebate outlook is strong for 2026, with widely available rebates covering all popular categories of LED lighting and lighting controls, including networked lighting controls. (DiLouie’s full…