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FAA Awards Nearly $1 Billion For Airport Improvements
Legislation + Regulation, Lighting Industry

FAA Awards Nearly $1 Billion For Airport Improvements

Dec 11, 2024

  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a large investment of $970 million to be distributed among 125 U.S. airports across 46 states, as well as Guam and Palau.…

New Study On Near IR Impacts For Cognition, Emotion, & Heart
Light + Health

New Study On Near IR Impacts For Cognition, Emotion, & Heart

Dec 10, 2024

  A new study investigates the effects of near-infrared radiation (NIR) in ambient indoor lighting on human cognitive performance, emotional state, and cardiovascular health. The research addresses the absence of…

UL 153 Revised For Portable Lamps
Codes + Standards

UL 153 Revised For Portable Lamps

Dec 09, 2024

UL 153, the Standard for Portable Electric Luminaires, has undergone several revisions in its thirteenth edition, dated April 3, 2024. The key changes include: Power supply clarification for USB/POE connections:…

The New Neutrals Are The Hedge Economies
Construction + Economy

The New Neutrals Are The Hedge Economies

Dec 06, 2024

  The global economy has entered a new era of geopolitical fragmentation, driven by a series of shocks over the past eight years, including trade conflicts, the COVID-19 pandemic, and…

Two Call For Speakers Open: IES25 & ArchLight Summit
Events

Two Call For Speakers Open: IES25 & ArchLight Summit

Dec 05, 2024

  IES25: The Lighting Conference The IES 2025 Lighting Conference is now accepting submissions for its call for speakers. IES’ annual conference, IES25: The Lighting Conference, features research, design, technology,…

NLC Commissioning Tools Becoming More Sophisticated
Controls, Lighting Industry

NLC Commissioning Tools Becoming More Sophisticated

Dec 04, 2024

As Networked Lighting Controls (NLC) systems gain more capabilities, NLC Commissioning Tools are becoming more advanced. One example is the Eiko SEN-S1-RC3 Commissioning Tool, pictured above. A partial list of…

NLC Trends in the U.S. Commercial Market
Controls, Lighting Industry

NLC Trends in the U.S. Commercial Market

Dec 03, 2024

By Bagwat Mohan, Technical Operations Manager, DesignLights Consortium As energy efficiency and sustainability continue to shape the future of commercial buildings in the U.S., Networked Lighting Controls (NLC) have emerged…

25 Lighting Industry Trends For 2025
Lighting Industry, Products + Technology

25 Lighting Industry Trends For 2025

Dec 02, 2024

It’s that time of year to do business planning for 2025. There are so many changes occurring in the lighting industry, how can you stay on top of them all?…

New NEMA Standards For BABA Compliance & EV Chargers
Codes + Standards, Electrification

New NEMA Standards For BABA Compliance & EV Chargers

Nov 29, 2024

  NEMA has introduced two new standards. One aimed at evaluating Build American Buy America (BABA) compliance, and the other to define how electric vehicles transfer power back to the…

The White-Collar Recession
Construction + Economy

The White-Collar Recession

Nov 28, 2024

  A significant trend in the job market in 2024 is characterized by a “white-collar recession,” contrasting with a robust blue-collar sector. Major firms across various industries have been laying…

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October 28 - 30, 2025

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New York, NY

November 9 -10, 2025

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Toronto, Canada

November 12 - 23, 2025

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March 8 - 13, 2026

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