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Construction + Economy

Increase for Architecture Billings Index

Nov 07, 2012

Billings at architecture firms in September increased at their fastest pace since late 2010. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI), maintained by the…

Products + Technology

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Publishes Article About T5 Luminaire Efficiency

Nov 06, 2012

Is it possible that some T5 lighting fixtures are perfectly efficient? One might get that idea based on some efficiency ratings of 98–100 percent, although it might not seem possible.…

Events

ControlThis! Event Postponed to December 5, 2012

Nov 05, 2012

Control This! has been rescheduled to Wednesday, December 5. All the particulars, seminars, and times, remain as before. Click here to learn more and register.

Products + Technology

Product Monday: Kíaro LED Luminaire by EYE Lighting

Nov 05, 2012

KíaroLED by EYE Lighting is an outdoor LED luminaire that features an architectural, custom die-cast housing and a variety of illumination levels, color temperatures, distribution types and intelligent controls for…

Codes + Standards, Products + Technology

NEMA Publishes ANSI C136.1 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Filament Lamps—A Guide for Selection

Nov 02, 2012

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently published ANSI C136.1 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Filament Lamps—A Guide for Selection, available for purchase here in hard copy…

Events

Control This! 2012 Event Postponed

Nov 01, 2012

Due to the continuing disruption in New York City due to Hurricane Sandy, the Control This! 2012 event has been postponed. The New York chapter of the IES will announce…

Energy + Environment

AIA Energy Modeling Guide

Nov 01, 2012

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) offers a guide to integrating energy modeling throughout the building design process. Get it here.

Lighting Industry

Fulham Wins Two TED Magazine Best of the Best Marketing Awards

Oct 31, 2012

The Electrical Distributor (TED), the official publication of the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), has honored Fulham Co., Inc. with two 2012 Best of the Best Marketing Awards for…

LED + SSL

Cree Announces 10-Year Warranty

Oct 30, 2012

Cree has introduced a 10-year limited warranty on nearly all new Cree globally available commercial-grade indoor and outdoor luminaires.

Products + Technology

Product Monday: LRD LED Retrofit Downlight by LumenOptix

Oct 29, 2012

LumenOptix has introduced its LED Retrofit Downlight Luminaire (LRD), a modular LED retrofit solution that enables a downlight of any make, model, or size to enjoy an upgrade in just…

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