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Smart Home Trends For Multifamily Properties
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Smart Home Trends For Multifamily Properties

Jul 31, 2026

  Parks Associates’ recent whitepaper, From Smart Home to Building Intelligence argues that multifamily properties are moving beyond standalone smart-home features toward integrated building-intelligence platforms that unify connectivity, access, automation, security, and…

Specialty Lighting Services Steadily Growing Through Franchising
Lighting Industry

Specialty Lighting Services Steadily Growing Through Franchising

Jul 30, 2026

  The specialty lighting sector is moving from a seasonal add-on to a year-round service category, driven by professional holiday displays, permanent roofline systems, landscape accents, and event lighting for…

Difficulty Finding Workers & Jobs Primarily Not Due To AI
Construction + Economy, Lighting Industry

Difficulty Finding Workers & Jobs Primarily Not Due To AI

Jul 29, 2026

  A recent Washington Post article argues that the labor-market problem is bigger than AI: employers are struggling to find enough qualified workers while new graduates are finding it hard…

FCC Approves Controversial Satellite Mirror Project
Dark Sky, Products + Technology

FCC Approves Controversial Satellite Mirror Project

Jul 28, 2026

  The US FCC approved Reflect Orbital’s first mirror-satellite launch and test furthering a space-based lighting concept that is sparking a real-world regulatory and commercial debate. The more important story…

Will Mineral Paints Gain Traction In The Lighting Industry?
Products + Technology

Will Mineral Paints Gain Traction In The Lighting Industry?

Jul 27, 2026

  Mineral paints are moving from niche heritage and eco-building projects into mainstream specification because they offer a rare mix of sustainability, durability, breathability, and a soft, architectural finish. That…

DLC Parent Organization Launches EV Charger Program
Codes + Standards, Electrification

DLC Parent Organization Launches EV Charger Program

Jul 24, 2026

  The Electric Vehicle Charging Accessibility Network (EVCAN) is a nonprofit-led, multi-stakeholder technical network focused on EV charging accessibility, interoperability, and deployment support. EVCAN is an emerging framework for addressing…

Press Room

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ArchLIGHT Summit Announces 2026 Partners and Sponsors

Naturaled Celebrates a Quarter Century of LED Manufacturing and Innovative Lighting Solutions

Pharos to showcase advanced integration and control capabilities at InfoComm

Pablo Designs Unveils 2026 Lighting Collection at ICFF

Linmore Introduces Revolutionary, Patented Technology Driving Industry Change in LED Lighting

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Events

IES26: The Lighting Conference

Denver, CO

August 13-15, 2026

CEDIA Expo / Commercial Integrator Expo

Denver, CO

September 1-4, 2026

ArchLIGHT Summit

Dallas, TX

September 15 -16, 2026

DALI Alliance North America Summit + Technical Training 2026 (co-located with ArchLIGHT Summit)

Dallas, TX

September 16-17, 2026

ALA Conference 2026

Tucson, AZ

September 27-29, 2026

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