The Lighting Economy

$400+ million projects get rolling in Pennsylvania, Texas and Arizona

$400+ million projects get rolling in Pennsylvania, Texas and Arizona

Survey shows growing market confidence, but panelists remain cautious about upcoming election uncertainties

Survey shows growing market confidence, but panelists remain cautious about upcoming election uncertainties

$800+ million megaprojects get rolling in North Carolina, Mississippi and Alabama

$800+ million megaprojects get rolling in North Carolina, Mississippi and Alabama

Contractor confidence in profit margins dips slightly as one construction economist states, "America is headed into recession."

Contractor confidence in profit margins dips slightly as one construction economist states, "America is headed into recession."

Declining billings for architecture firms continues, but an increase in project inquiries offers hope

Declining billings for architecture firms continues, but an increase in project inquiries offers hope

Optimism grows as respondents foresee better conditions six months ahead

Optimism grows as respondents foresee better conditions six months ahead

A flurry of electrical distributor acquisitions. Plus, rising costs show some early signs of retreating.

A flurry of electrical distributor acquisitions. Plus, rising costs show some early signs of retreating.

Value of newly signed design contracts drops for third month in a row

Value of newly signed design contracts drops for third month in a row

Commercial property values drop 13.5% since mid-2022, with office and apartment sectors hardest hit

Commercial property values drop 13.5% since mid-2022, with office and apartment sectors hardest hit

Despite a healthy S&P 500, many lighting stocks lag significantly behind

Despite a healthy S&P 500, many lighting stocks lag significantly behind

Future conditions component among electrical manufacturers peaks at highest level since Spring 2021

Future conditions component among electrical manufacturers peaks at highest level since Spring 2021

The just-published Pulse of Lighting report reveals a "challenged" lighting market

The just-published Pulse of Lighting report reveals a "challenged" lighting market

For the third consecutive month, every building category and every region shows a drop in billings

For the third consecutive month, every building category and every region shows a drop in billings

Total construction starts rise in the Midwest, South Atlantic and South Central regions but fell in the Northeast and West regions

Total construction starts rise in the Midwest, South Atlantic and South Central regions but fell in the Northeast and West regions

Elections, inflation, and tariffs contribute to mixed expectations among industry stakeholders

Elections, inflation, and tariffs contribute to mixed expectations among industry stakeholders

$350+ million projects get rolling in Nevada, Texas and Tennessee

$350+ million projects get rolling in Nevada, Texas and Tennessee

Project inquiries are up, but every region and all reported sectors experience decline

Project inquiries are up, but every region and all reported sectors experience decline

No surprise, D.O.E. reports LED usage increase. Also, eye-opening insights into controls and energy consumption.

No surprise, D.O.E. reports LED usage increase. Also, eye-opening insights into controls and energy consumption.

$275+ million projects get rolling in Virginia, Arizona and California

$275+ million projects get rolling in Virginia, Arizona and California

Current conditions are reportedly shaky, but 73% of survey respondents expect better future conditions

Current conditions are reportedly shaky, but 73% of survey respondents expect better future conditions

Gains in single family and infrastructure starts were not enough to offset 9% decline in nonresidential buildings

Gains in single family and infrastructure starts were not enough to offset 9% decline in nonresidential buildings

Months of underwhelming billings attributed to inflation and supply chain issues

Months of underwhelming billings attributed to inflation and supply chain issues

Future outlook dips slightly amidst economic and political uncertainties

Future outlook dips slightly amidst economic and political uncertainties

Major projects in Texas, Virginia and South Carolina bolster commercial planning despite broader slump

Major projects in Texas, Virginia and South Carolina bolster commercial planning despite broader slump

In a down year, the United States underperformed vs. Rest of World

In a down year, the United States underperformed vs. Rest of World

Business confidence survey reveals a tempered but hopeful outlook.

Business confidence survey reveals a tempered but hopeful outlook.

Large projects get rolling in Utah, Texas and Michigan

Large projects get rolling in Utah, Texas and Michigan

This now marks the lengthiest period of declining billings since 2010–2011

This now marks the lengthiest period of declining billings since 2010–2011

The current conditions index hits a four-month high, signaling cautious optimism

The current conditions index hits a four-month high, signaling cautious optimism

All sectors finish 2023 on down note, but new project inquiries tick up slightly

All sectors finish 2023 on down note, but new project inquiries tick up slightly

$800+ million mega projects get rolling in Texas and Illinois

$800+ million mega projects get rolling in Texas and Illinois

Large $400+ million projects get rolling in Texas, Alabama and Minnesota

Large $400+ million projects get rolling in Texas, Alabama and Minnesota

Pulse of Lighting reveals continued sluggishness to end '23 and cautious optimism for '24.

Pulse of Lighting reveals continued sluggishness to end '23 and cautious optimism for '24.

Despite inflation concerns, the Electroindustry Business Confidence Index shows marked improvement

Despite inflation concerns, the Electroindustry Business Confidence Index shows marked improvement

The West faces significant challenges, marked by the lowest figures and nine consecutive months of decline

The West faces significant challenges, marked by the lowest figures and nine consecutive months of decline

Rising interest rates emerge as a potential dampener on electroindustry demand

Rising interest rates emerge as a potential dampener on electroindustry demand

Large $350+ million projects get rolling in Idaho, West Virginia and New York

Large $350+ million projects get rolling in Idaho, West Virginia and New York

Commercial and multifamily sectors hit hard in October 2023 ABI report

Commercial and multifamily sectors hit hard in October 2023 ABI report

Other large $200+ million projects get rolling in Missouri, Oregon and Nevada.

Other large $200+ million projects get rolling in Missouri, Oregon and Nevada.

Optimism in electrification and construction sectors drives positive outlook despite geopolitical tensions

Optimism in electrification and construction sectors drives positive outlook despite geopolitical tensions

Some large projects still get rolling including $350+ million ventures in Georgia, Wisconsin and Arizona

Some large projects still get rolling including $350+ million ventures in Georgia, Wisconsin and Arizona

Activity in Western U.S. contracts for the seventh consecutive month

Activity in Western U.S. contracts for the seventh consecutive month

Restructuring results in layoffs, aims for heightened operational efficiency

Restructuring results in layoffs, aims for heightened operational efficiency

Three projects, each valued at $400M+ get rolling in California

Three projects, each valued at $400M+ get rolling in California

Pulse of Lighting survey revealed a continued sluggishness in the US lighting market, barely showing positive on a national basis

Pulse of Lighting survey revealed a continued sluggishness in the US lighting market, barely showing positive on a national basis