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January 3, 2024
Top Parking Lot Lighting Fixtures
Parking lot lighting isn’t just about providing visibility in the dark; it’s a critical element for ensuring safety, enhancing security, and contributing to the overall aesthetics of an outdoor space.
November 27, 2023
Commercial Lighting Challenges That Can Easily Be Fixed
Lighting is often taken for granted… until issues arise. Whether it's escalating energy bills, flickering lights, or mismatched color temperatures causing visual distress, these challenges can be more than just minor inconveniences.
October 26, 2023
Successful Commercial Lighting Projects in Maryland Using Bucket Trucks
Changing light bulbs and fixtures can pose a challenge when they are up high or out of reach due to obstacles in the way. Whether indoors or outdoors, hiring a professional commercial lighting technician who can use a bucket truck can keep you and your employees safe and your building well-lit.
September 22, 2023
Battery Usage in Commercial Buildings
Batteries play a crucial role in powering nearly all devices we depend on throughout our lives. And, as we shift to more sustainable future driven by electricity, batteries are becoming more important than ever.
August 14, 2023
Apartment Unit Turns and Lighting: What to Consider When Upgrading
Apartment unit turns, or apartment turnover, is the process that happens from the time one tenant moves out until the next tenant moves in. This is an easy, budget-friendly time to consider renovations since there aren’t currently tenants in the unit, and it can make the apartment more appealing to future tenants.
August 7, 2023
Lutron Will Stop Selling Fluorescent Ballasts by The End Of 2023
Attention all Lutron fluorescent lighting users! Lutron has officially announced that they will be discontinuing their dimming ballasts for fluorescent lights by the end of this year. This decision comes as a response to the industry's increasing standardization around LED lighting, which offers significant benefits in terms of energy efficiency, maintenance, and financial savings.
July 19, 2023
The Value of a Commercial Lighting Consultation at Your Property
Managers of large-scale commercial buildings have a lot to keep track of when it comes to lighting. Consultations with lighting professionals – designers and specifiers – most certainly occurs before new construction or renovation but responsible engineers and property managers should also schedule a lighting consultation after the building has opened.
June 15, 2023
Commercial Elevator Lighting 101
Elevators are necessary for high buildings, and while people don’t spend much time in them, lighting is especially important for both safety and comfort.
Standard components of elevators include wall panels, bases, and reveals, as well as handrails and ceiling with light fixtures and emergency lighting. Because elevators have low ceilings, are a compact space, and are constantly in motion (with frequent vibrations), elevator lighting requirements are slightly different than in other areas of buildings.