By David LaVigna – dlightworks.co After 25+ years in lighting, I’ve learned that our industry doesn’t really do “slow and steady.” We leap. We pivot. We reinvent. What was once about watts and fixture counts has become a high-stakes intersection of technology, wellness, data, and design. And as we stand on the edge of another…
One of the challenges for electrical contractors and lighting specifiers is business development. Inevitably business is generated because someone has decided to initiate a project. Rarely are contractors and specifiers able to reach out, share an idea, and then the “suspect” (in sales vernacular), upgraded to a prospect (meaning that they have interest), and then…
Amerlux has launched Grid Cove, the industry’s first fully integrated, out-of-the-box cove lighting system designed specifically for ACT grid ceilings. Unlike traditional solutions, the fixture itself forms the cove, eliminating the need for framing, drywall and on-site construction. Traditionally seen as a luxury reserved for hard ceilings, Grid Cove allows cove lighting to be integrated into…
The LUCY monopoint light from QTL redefines high performance. Delivering more than 1200 lumens at 15W, LUCY surpasses industry standards for output and efficiency, achieving exceptional delivered lumen output and center beam candlepower (CBCP) across multiple beam angles while maintaining a small, sleek, thermally optimized design. Featuring a 45 mm (1.75”) diameter and 95 mm…
The Lumi-PRO Outdoor Chip-on-board (COB) from Elite Lighting integrates RGB and white LEDs, offering a full spectrum of vibrant colors alongside pure white light. This versatile strip light opens up endless creative possibilities, enabling dynamic color mixing and a wide range of white tones to enhance any outdoor space. Ideal for applications in both outdoor…
Each commercial space has its own unique lighting needs. And yet, almost all overhead commercial light fixtures work exactly the same way — they direct light straight down at the floor, leaving gaps and shadows for you to fill with additional light sources. The Q Series LED Luminaires from TCP are different. The high-quality, energy-efficient…
Intermatic has announced the launch of its new ABRA Smart Bulbs, Surface Switch, and Smart Plug Gateway, premium smart home solutions that make it easy for homeowners and renters to create customized, energy-saving indoor lighting environments. Designed to eliminate wiring concerns and simplify setup, these new ABRA solutions include a patented wire-free surface switch, A19…
NICOR’s TGL4S Sensor-Ready Backlit Troffer is designed for commercial spaces where performance, reliability, and smart lighting control matter. Ideal for offices, schools, and hospitals, this fixture combines efficiency with a clean, low-profile look that blends seamlessly into grid ceiling. With its integrated sensor socket and large junction box, the TGL4S is ready for advanced lighting…
Modern Forms has expanded its broad range of LED pendants. With clean lines, authentic materials, rich textures and fluid shapes, the bold pendants exude warmth, charm, and the essence of natural beauty. The expanded product offering includes: Caviar Mini Pendants – just like its namesake, the Caviar pendant is prized for its subtle richness and…
SATCO|NUVO’s Hi-Lumen Hi-Pro lamps deliver exceptional LED illumination, replacing metal halide lamps from 450W up to 1000W. With a staggering maximum output of over 73,000 lumens, they provide superior brightness while improving energy efficiency and reducing maintenance costs. Built as field selectable, users can adjust both wattage and CCT to meet their specific needs and…
Jesco Lighting Group has expanded its spec-grade, high-performance P22 series LED downlights designed for high-end residential, hospitality, retail, and commercial applications. With advancements in LED technology, P22 downlights deliver higher light output with lower wattage, while maintaining exceptional color accuracy exceeding 90 CRI. Two-step MacAdam ellipse single-bin LED’s ensure consistent, high-quality white light. Now available…
ETC has released new versions of their Paradigm Architectural Control Processors, doubling the capacity of their flagship architectural control system while reducing system cost with a DIN rail mount model. The new Mk2 versions of the Paradigm Architectural Control Processors are the heart of ETC’s Paradigm architectural control system, controlling channels, groups, presets, macros, and sequences. They are…
Slowdowns happen — and right now tariffs are a main cause. Billy Lindler, president & CEO of USSI – a firm that provides engineering consulting and warehouse solutions to distributors – shared techniques that his clients have applied to their businesses when foot traffic has slowed. “Everyone’s talking about tariffs, but there is also a…
The Dells Dome at the Woodside Sports Complex in Wisconsin Dells, WI, is known for its versatility. Volleyball? Sure. Wrestling? Absolutely. Softball, basketball, gymnastics, archery? Yes, yes, yes, and yes. Any time of year, from the deepest Wisconsin winters to the sun-drenched days of summer, the 90,000-square-foot facility is at your service. In early April…
At Lightfair in Las Vegas this week, the DALI Alliance and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing the development, adoption, and harmonization of educational initiatives around global lighting standards. This partnership brings together two of the industry’s most respected organizations, uniting their efforts to promote innovation and best practices…
Corston Architectural Detail, a UK-based brand offering architectural hardware, switches, sockets, and lighting that is integrated into the built environment, is making its debut in the U.S. market. Founded in 2019 by a team of designers and engineers with 50+ years of combined experience in the interiors industry, Corston’s design approach blends restraint, precision, and…