At construction and other work sites, a job well done is entirely dependent on being able to see properly. However, this can be a challenge when crews are working in dim conditions or through dark, nighttime hours. While portable, temporary lights can make operating in dark environments a non-issue, not all temporary lights are created … Read more
What Does a Typical Lighting Retrofit Include? With the recent advancements in lighting technology, you’ve undoubtedly heard or seen advertisements offering to retrofit your existing lamps or fixtures. Perhaps these ads have piqued your interest, but you’d like to know more about what this type of project entails. If so, keep reading to get a … Read more
When we envision how lighting will look in the future, images of sci-fi movies come to mind — where every car has its own heads-up display, walls and ceilings have seamless illumination, and TVs and even newspapers are fully lit while also being flexible enough to roll up and put in your pocket. If these … Read more
When it comes to illuminated signage for your business, you have three main choices: neon, fluorescent, or LED. Both neon and fluorescent signs have a long history and have proven themselves reliable, yet lately LEDs have gained attention for their colorful and creative displays. So, what type of sign should you choose? Well, although a … Read more
If you’ve compared different energy efficient light bulbs, you may have noticed some are identified as Energy Star products while others have the DLC label. Sometimes buyers get confused on what these two energy efficient groups are all about and why some lights have the stamp of approval from one group but seemingly not the … Read more
The long life and energy efficiency of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) has sparked excitement from consumers, manufacturers, and energy conservation groups. In fact, the US Department of Energy predicts that by gradually switching to LEDS over the next 20 years, the nation could save around $250 billion in energy costs and cut our lighting electricity … Read more
As we’ve welcomed in the New Year, it’s been hard to ignore the countless media reports announcing the death of the standard light bulb. The so-called “incandescent light bulb ban” is being blamed for the demise of the nation’s most popular bulb, but what many may not realize is there technically isn’t a ban on … Read more
Although using sunlight as a source of illumination seems obvious, many modern buildings have all but blocked out and forgotten this free source of light. However, with the ever increasing concerns about energy consumption and as we better recognize the benefits of natural light for our health, more and more businesses are turning to daylight … Read more
As you probably realize, the human eye consists of cones and rods. It’s now known that rods and cones share responsibilities, but simply speaking, the cones are most engaged during daylight or lighted conditions, and the rods are most used at night or in dim environments. Scientists differentiate these two types of seeing by referring … Read more
Considering we’re currently in the heart of the holiday shopping season, you’re likely searching for all the best strategies to help your products stand out and catch the eyes of potential customers. While you’re shuffling through your Rolodex of marketing strategies, don’t forget about the power of well-placed lighting. You can use it to give … Read more