Pulse of Lighting: Q2 has a Pulse, plus Acuity and Signify Share
Survey results indicate that the market was essentially flat during the second quarter, but there are signs of growth ahead.
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A Famous Lighthouse Shines Bright Again
The historic lighthouse on Philadelphia’s Schuylkill River received a new LED light source from Keystone. Part of Philadelphia’s legendary Boathouse Row and built in 1886, the lighthouse on Turtle Rock was initially gas-powered until it was electrified in 1990. Over the years, it has been updated as lighting technology progressed. The lighthouse is located at…
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Lighting’s Role in Helping CareCo Rebuild After Fire
Mobility scooter company CareCo’s headquarters has been transformed into a bright, modern workplace where new lighting plays an important role. Mobility scooter company CareCo’s Braintree headquarters in the U.K. has a whole new look that reflects the company’s identity and supports a more connected way of working. Following a catastrophic fire in September 2023, it…
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Vibrant Lighting Effects Highlight New Smurfs’ Attraction
A new ride at a popular family theme park feels more immersive to guests thanks to the creative lighting design. Visitors to the indoor Smurf-themed experience at Plopsaland Deutschland in Germany can credit some of their delight with the ride to Pharos Architectural Controls, which played a significant role in the visual aesthetic. …
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Historic Apartment Complex Receives Lighting Refresh
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…
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Luxury Outdoor Living in Salt Lake City
Reprinted from Acuity Perspectives Seraph Salt Lake City is a downtown high-rise community with stunning views of the Capitol State Building and the Wasatch Mountains. Complementing the private residences in the 25-story building is a wide range of luxury amenities, including upscale outdoor spaces on both the 7th and 25th floors. A selection of exterior…
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Lighting Creates the Vibe at This South Beach Restaurant
James Beard Award–winning chef Michelle Bernstein brought her Cuban-Caribbean concept La Cañita to the heart of South Beach, Miami, opening a lively new outpost at 1200 Ocean Drive in the Art Deco District. Prior to the grand opening, the project involved a full interior refurbishment of an existing building, transforming the space into a Caribbean-inspired…
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Lighting Enhances Hospital’s Short Stay Unit
Rhode Island-based Butler Hospital, a member of Care New England, is the only private, nonprofit psychiatric and substance abuse hospital serving adults, seniors, and adolescents in Rhode Island and southeastern New England. Founded in 1844, it was the first hospital in Rhode Island and has earned a reputation as the leading provider of innovative psychiatric…
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Remodeling by the Numbers — Who Plans to Spend on Projects in 2026
There is a lot of data floating around and it’s hard to figure out which numbers are the most important to the lighting industry. There was good news – during the last week in February, Freddie Mac announced the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped below 6% – which many experts predicted would mean home buying…
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Lighting a Historic Landmark: Gould Memorial Library
In the Bronx, the Gould Memorial Library stands as one of New York City’s most architecturally significant academic landmarks that can be found within the beautiful grounds of Bronx Community College. Designed by Stanford White and completed in 1900, the rotunda’s Roman Pantheon-inspired dome defines the building’s identity. The interior volume rises nearly 70 feet,…
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Lighting Plays Strategic Part in Casino Rebranding
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,…
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Transforming Tennis Court Lighting Through a Fence Mounted Approach
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…
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Bridge Combines Aesthetics With 100 Years of Structural Support
All Photos Courtesy of New York State Thruway Authority Whether you refer to this famous crossing by its original name – the Tappan Zee – or by the name given to the newly built replacement (Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge), this important roadway connects two demographically dense counties Rockland and Westchester) in New York and…
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Why 2026 Will Separate Software-Fluent Electrical Contractors From the Rest
By Patrick Hayes, General Manager at Contractor Training Center by Colibri Group For electrical contractors, technical skill has always been the starting point. Licensing, code compliance, and field experience are non-negotiable. If the work isn’t safe and correct, nothing else matters. What has changed is everything that happens around that work — how jobs are…
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The Pulse of Lighting – Slow Q4. Rays of Hope for 2026?
As the calendar turned, many in the lighting industry said “good riddance” to 2025. It was a rocky road given the impact of tariffs on the project market and product pricing. At the end of the day for most it was a “meh” year from a revenue viewpoint with tariff “inspired” pricing perhaps enabling for flat revenue performance … not a report card that anyone wants to come home with.
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Lighting Helps Transform a Parking Garage Into a Work of Art
Murals have become a must-see attraction for visitors and residents of Peoria, the central Illinois city that prides itself on its commitment to public art installations. In fact, there are more than 60 murals from local artists throughout the city’s landscape. The challenge of murals, of course, is that they can only be appreciated…
