“Maybe you are on a rushed project with barely enough time to finalize the drawings. Perhaps you’re being onboarded years after the project began. Maybe you just have a client who won’t respond to your requests for more information. No matter the reason, a project without an Owner Project Requirements (OPR) can present one of the most common and difficult challenges modern designers face today.”


Current Launches NX Dual Tech OMNI Module
Current recently announced availability of the NX Dual Tech OMNI (NXSMDT-OMNI) smart occupancy sensor, new to the NX Lighting Controls portfolio designed exclusively for specifiers and contractors.

Lutron Introduces the Diva Smart Dimmer in Additional Colors and an All-New Accessory Switch
Lutron Electronics recently announced the availability of the Diva smart dimmer in six colors, and a new Claro accessory smart switch, to the Caséta portfolio of products.

Hydrel Integrates nLight AIR Wireless Control Options for SAF7 and SAF14 Architectural Floodlights
Hydrel® recently announced it will now offer its SAF7 and SAF14 static white architectural floodlights with nLight® AIR wireless lighting controls.

Lighting Controls Podcast: Robert Bell Describes the “Purpose-Built Switch”
In this episode of The Lighting Controls Podcast co-produced by the Lighting Controls Association and NAILD, Robert Bell, Consulting Director for Product Market at Acuity Brands, talks about how switches designed for entertainment are making their way into architectural lighting and “architainment” applications.

Zhaga Announces First Book 20 Control Devices Earn Certification
Osram is the first company which has earned the Zhaga-D4i certification for a number of their control devices.

2023 IES Illumination Awards Now Accepting Submissions
Submissions are now open for the Illuminating Engineering Society’s 2023 Illumination Awards, including the Lighting Control Innovation Award. The deadline for submissions is February 17, 2023.

Leviton Joins Green Building Initiative as Visionary Member
Leviton recently announced that the company has joined the Green Building Initiative (GBI) as a Visionary member.

L-Prize Deadlines Approaching on January 13
The U.S. Department of Energy L-Prize challenges industry to bring forward new innovations to realize the full potential of advanced lighting systems for commercial buildings. The competition has three distinct phases: Concept Phase winners were announced in February 2022, the Prototype Phase opened in June 2022, and the Manufacturing and Installation Phase is expected to open in September 2023. Participation in the Concept Phase is not required to participate in the Prototype Phase. The L-Prize Prototype Phase “Intent to Submit” deadline is January 13, 2023.

Illuminating Engineering Society Assumes Management of NCQLP
The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) recently announced it has formalized an agreement with the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP) to assume management of their Lighting Certified (LC) examination and recertification programs, effective January 1, 2023.
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