The AIA’s semi-annual Consensus Construction Forecast, a survey of the nation’s leading construction forecasters, is projecting 4.4% growth in nonresidential construction spending in 2019 and 2.4% in 2020. This article by Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP reviews the forecast and leading construction industry economic indicators.
Willa S. Cather Dining Complex Wins 2018 IES Lighting Control Innovation Award of Merit
This month, we will explore an innovative installation of lighting controls at the Willa S. Cather Dining Complex in Lincoln, NE.
LCA TV: SimplySNAP Lighting Controls by Synapse Wireless
This educational video, produced by the Lighting Controls Association at the 2018 LIGHTFAIR event, introduces the building industry to SimplySNAP lighting controls by Synapse Wireless.
NEMA Releases Standard for Wireless Networked Lighting Controllers for Use with Roadway and Area Lighting Systems
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI C136.48-2018 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Wireless Networked Lighting Controllers.
Echoflex Solutions Unveils Emergency Lighting Circuit Transfer Relay
Echoflex Solutions’ (an ETC Company) Emergency Lighting Circuit Transfer Relay (ELCTR) is a branch circuit emergency lighting transfer switch designed to transfer a single lighting circuit up to 20A from one power source to another during a power failure or other emergency situation, while satisfying NEC fault-current rating and endurance requirements for devices that can be used for emergency transfer circuits.
Lutron Acquires Limelight Wireless Outdoor Lighting Control System
Lutron Electronics recently announced its acquisition of the Limelight wireless outdoor lighting control system created by Michigan-based, strategic innovation firm Twisthink and its partner company, TwistHDM.
Report: European Smart Lighting Market to Surpass $9 Billion by 2024
According to a recent research report by the market research and strategy consulting firm, Graphical Research, Europe Smart Lighting Market share will surpass USD $9 billion by 2024.
Steve Mesh Talks Luminaire-Level Lighting Controls
“Luminaire-Level Lighting Controls” (LLLCs) – this relatively new term in the lighting controls industry indicates that every fixture controlled by a networked lighting control system (NLC) incorporates two specific things: 1) a “controller”, and 2) sensors. This article by Steve Mesh describes the utility and application of this control approach, which is starting to be adopted by model energy codes.
CONSULTING-SPECIFYING ENGINEER Publishes Article on How to Avoid Commissioning Failures
McGuire Engineers’ John Yoon, PE, LEED AP ID+C recently contributed an article to CONSULTING-SPECIFYING ENGINEER citing 10 reasons why lighting controls commissioning may fail. It’s an excellent piece with plenty of helpful observations and guidance.
LUX: Bluetooth Mesh Poised for Growth
LUX Magazine recently published an article making a case that Bluetooth Mesh is positioned as a truly transformative protocol, enabling not only lighting control but capabilities far exceeding it.
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