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Specification Integrity Meets a More Complex Industry
What IALD's 2017 guidelines for spec integrity got right, and where the ground has shifted
5 Things to Know: September 12
Chicago’s lighting crowd keeps the House rocking. Plus, Ontario pressures specifiers to buy closer to home.
When More Daylight Doesn't Mean Better Daylight
Researchers found that higher daylight factor still failed to consistently support circadian rhythms
SESCO Lighting Expands Into Virginia With Acquisition
The Thomas Harris & Co. deal extends a multistate expansion years in motion
GigaTera’s U.S. Lighting Operations Go Dark
The sports lighting player reportedly ended North American sales August 31
Construction Planning Shifts Beyond Data Center Boom
Large $350+ million projects get rolling in Texas, Ohio and Virginia
GE Lighting & LEDVANCE Win White Filament Patent Fight
Feit loses every challenged claim in sweeping patent board decision
Canada’s 50% Lighting Tariffs Take Effect
Equal tariff rates collide with two lighting markets of very different sizes
5½ Details Hiding Behind LSI's Record Revenue
Margins, tariffs, and other disclosures reveal nuances to the growth story
Doctors Call for Lighting Metrics That Go Beyond CCT
Researchers argue spectrum and flicker deserve more attention in lighting specifications
Zumtobel Profit Rises as Revenue Slips
Earnings improve against a weak baseline while sales remain under pressure
The Bills Keep Mounting for Cree Lighting USA
A seventh lawsuit, $2.3 million in claims ... and one judge just ran out of patience
Lighting Maker Fined for California Compliance Failures
State regulators cited efficiency, certification database and product marking violations
DLC’s Controls Update Gives Lighting More Control
Craig DiLouie examines V5.2’s push toward lighting-HVAC integration and deeper savings
Bell & McCoy Acquires FSA, Expands in Tennessee
Latest acquisition extends mega-rep’s reach across Central and Eastern Tennessee
Uncontested Election Points to Likely Future IES President
Carla Bukalski’s likely ascent comes alongside other nominations and a consequential bylaw change
Kenall and Cooper Close Nine-Year Patent Case
Fluorescent Fail-Safe HVL dispute settled after a $479K judgment and likely seven-figure legal bills
5 Things to Know: August 29
Cooper’s 28-name list looks more nuanced than heavy-handed. Plus, Signify's growth story gets a footnote.
Mlazgar Wins Commissions, Loses Millions to Hubbell Lighting
Jury awards $10.7 million to Hubbell as Mlazgar recovers roughly $1.48 million
Winners and Losers of the U.S. - Canada Tariff War
Our excruciating analysis reveals which lighting stakeholders face the most disruption and cost
Lighting Agents & Brands Unite in 105 New Partnerships
It's been a busy time for Manufacturers and Lighting Agents forming new partnerships.
Lighting People: On the Move | August 2026
Career moves of 70 lighting people, some of whom you may know
Lighting Caught in Both Sides of U.S.-Canada Tariff Fight
New Canadian countermeasures mirror the 50% U.S. tariffs already in effect
ArchLIGHT Summit Moves Alongside Lightovation
Starting in 2027, Dallas Market Center brings commercial and residential lighting audiences together
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: August 2026
We monitor the business of electrical distribution, so you don't have to
Inside the Courtroom: Mlazgar v. Hubbell Lighting
Competing contracts, former employees and $11.7 million drive the dispute
Canada Trade Talks Collapse, Certain Lighting Costs Climb
Pricing and sourcing shift as the industry awaits Canada’s retaliatory product list
5 Things to Know: August 22
Added journalistic context escalates into a lavish exercise in self-praise. Plus, donated streetlights expose counterfeit scheme.
Construction Growth Reveals a Divided Market
Data centers and utilities thrive while healthcare and hotels lose ground
Lighting Grew for LSI in 2026, But Now Under 40% of Total Sales
Fourth-quarter project timing in two key verticals pulled the segment down despite orders remaining above last year
Cree Lighting USA's Conflicts Take Two Very Different Turns
Employee class actions consolidate as a vendor moves toward judgment after months of silence
Lumileds Private Equity Deal Stops Short of Ownership
Los Angeles private equity investment changes Lumileds’ lender base, not its governance
Architecture Billings Slump Stretches Into Record Territory
Project inquiries grow, but new design contracts lose momentum
50% Canadian Tariff Paused as Trade Talks Continue
Eighteen months of shifting duties have normalized supply chain uncertainty
Ruth Gratzke Named President of Acuity Brands Lighting
Siemens infrastructure veteran succeeds Sach Sankpal as Acuity enters fiscal 2027
IES Looks Steadier, With Details Still Pending
Membership growth, a new A.I. tool and a broader strategic outlook
IES26 Winners Illuminate More Than Architecture
Projects reveal the human stories behind exceptional lighting design
Early Exit Ends Felder’s Zumtobel CEO Tenure
Heiner Lang inherits shrinking profits and pressure in the components business
Lighting’s Highest Honors Take Center Stage In Denver
IES recognizes medalists, fellows and leaders who shaped the profession
Susan Brady vs. Acuity: A Quiet Case That Just Got Loud Again
Acuity says prominent lighting designer committed perjury and fabricated evidence in $31.6 million royalty dispute
Massachusetts Bill Sets 3000K Ceiling For Public Outdoor Lighting
Proposed legislation ties illuminance, fixture counts and uplight performance to new thresholds
Energy Focus Revenue Triples, Margins Collapse
One CEO-linked vendor accounted for more than three-quarters of quarterly purchases
Survey: Industry Confidence Remains Firm in July
Current conditions barely move while the six-month outlook stays positive
Signify Wins the Verdict, Not the Windfall
The verdict stands, but Signify’s $4.3 million push for attorney fees does not
5 Things to Know: August 8
Jury selection starts for Mlazgar vs. Current. Plus, a CEO orchestrates a turnaround and maxes out her bonus.
Construction Planning Regains Momentum in July
Large $350+ million projects get rolling in Texas, Virginia and Illinois
U.S. Collects $5.15 Million Over Mislabeled Chinese LED Imports
Federal prosecutors say Taiwan paperwork disguised the Chinese origin of imported LEDs
LightX 2026 Turns Up the Heat and the Hospitality
Bell & McCoy and FRM's private lighting event returns to the Gaylord Texan with a formula that keeps working
Researchers Train A.I. to Mimic Lighting Simulations
Accuracy reached 92% on average, though results varied widely across different layouts
Orion's Turnaround Produces More Hard Evidence
Revenue, margins, and profits all move convincingly in the right direction