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Construction Starts Improved 13% in May
Construction Starts Improved 13% in May
$700+ million projects get rolling in Florida, Kentucky and Washington
$700+ million projects get rolling in Florida, Kentucky and Washington
Architecture Billings Show Ongoing Decline
Architecture Billings Show Ongoing Decline
Soft market continues for architecture firms as clients hesitate to commit
Soft market continues for architecture firms as clients hesitate to commit
How to Start Up a Lighting Controls System Effectively
How to Start Up a Lighting Controls System Effectively
Follow these essential steps to ensure optimal lighting system performance
Follow these essential steps to ensure optimal lighting system performance
Commercial & Institutional Projects Regain Their Footing
Commercial & Institutional Projects Regain Their Footing
Large $350+ million projects get rolling in Missouri, Virginia and California
Large $350+ million projects get rolling in Missouri, Virginia and California
NEMA Confidence Index Climbs to 57.7 Amid Renewed Stability
NEMA Confidence Index Climbs to 57.7 Amid Renewed Stability
After two months of pessimism, manufacturer sentiment rebounds sharply
After two months of pessimism, manufacturer sentiment rebounds sharply
Architecture Billings Fall Sharply Again
Architecture Billings Fall Sharply Again
Design activity drops for 28th time in 31 months
Design activity drops for 28th time in 31 months
NEMA Outlook Caught Between Pessimism and Cautious Hope
NEMA Outlook Caught Between Pessimism and Cautious Hope
Mixed outlook reveals industry divided on recovery prospects
Mixed outlook reveals industry divided on recovery prospects
Architecture Billings Downward Trajectory Continues
Architecture Billings Downward Trajectory Continues
Northeast U.S. and the multifamily sector post the sharpest drops
Northeast U.S. and the multifamily sector post the sharpest drops
No, LEDs Are Not Exempt From China Tariffs
No, LEDs Are Not Exempt From China Tariffs
Consumer electronics exemptions exclude lighting components, but some controls parts get relief
Consumer electronics exemptions exclude lighting components, but some controls parts get relief
Commercial and Institutional Planning Down in March
Commercial and Institutional Planning Down in March
$300+ million projects get rolling in Alabama, California and Texas
$300+ million projects get rolling in Alabama, California and Texas
NEMA Confidence Index Plummets On Tariff Concerns
NEMA Confidence Index Plummets On Tariff Concerns
Fear hanging over the industry isn’t just about prices. It's about what comes next.
Fear hanging over the industry isn’t just about prices. It's about what comes next.
Whiplash: China Tariffs to 125% While Others Paused
Whiplash: China Tariffs to 125% While Others Paused
Tariffs imposed, then quickly paused: mirroring last month’s abrupt reversal
Tariffs imposed, then quickly paused: mirroring last month’s abrupt reversal
Lighting Industry Rattled as U.S.-China Tariffs Hit 104%
Lighting Industry Rattled as U.S.-China Tariffs Hit 104%
For many lighting companies, there are no easy answers, only more expensive ones.
For many lighting companies, there are no easy answers, only more expensive ones.
Pulse of Lighting: The Latest Report
Pulse of Lighting: The Latest Report
Backlog grows, but shipping delays and hesitancy cloud outlook
Backlog grows, but shipping delays and hesitancy cloud outlook
Declining Billings Persist for Most Architecture Firms
Declining Billings Persist for Most Architecture Firms
Economic uncertainty dampens architecture demand, impacting future growth
Economic uncertainty dampens architecture demand, impacting future growth
NEMA Survey Shows Confidence Wanes as Tariff Concerns Rise
NEMA Survey Shows Confidence Wanes as Tariff Concerns Rise
Strong market, shaky confidence — business is steady, but nerves are not.
Strong market, shaky confidence — business is steady, but nerves are not.
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: February 2025
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: February 2025
Large distributor chains see flat-ish 2024 revenues. Plus, keen industry insights into tariff uncertainty.
Large distributor chains see flat-ish 2024 revenues. Plus, keen industry insights into tariff uncertainty.
Economic Uncertainty Weighs on Architecture Billings
Economic Uncertainty Weighs on Architecture Billings
Inflation and high interest rates slow new design contracts and project starts
Inflation and high interest rates slow new design contracts and project starts
Commercial & Institutional Planning Climb as 2025 Begins
Commercial & Institutional Planning Climb as 2025 Begins
$400+ million projects get rolling in Ohio, Virginia and Colorado
$400+ million projects get rolling in Ohio, Virginia and Colorado
Commercial Lighting Rebate Trends for 2025
Commercial Lighting Rebate Trends for 2025
Are commercial lighting rebates disappearing? Not quite.
Are commercial lighting rebates disappearing? Not quite.
Industry Confidence Grows, But Tariff Uncertainty Looms
Industry Confidence Grows, But Tariff Uncertainty Looms
NEMA survey panelists report strong orders but brace for tariff-driven disruptions
NEMA survey panelists report strong orders but brace for tariff-driven disruptions
Not a Bluff: Trump Tariffs Hit Lighting Supply Chains
Not a Bluff: Trump Tariffs Hit Lighting Supply Chains
Lighting companies face cost hikes and urgent pricing adjustments amid trade policy shifts
Lighting companies face cost hikes and urgent pricing adjustments amid trade policy shifts
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: January 2025
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: January 2025
Electrical reps announce new leadership. Plus, amid mixed markets, contractor confidence remains high.
Electrical reps announce new leadership. Plus, amid mixed markets, contractor confidence remains high.
Architecture Billings Decline to Conclude 2024
Architecture Billings Decline to Conclude 2024
Inquiries see modest growth while design contracts decline further
Inquiries see modest growth while design contracts decline further
Commercial Planning Surges 14.2% in December
Commercial Planning Surges 14.2% in December
Two $1B+ mega projects get rolling in Virginia, with big plans in Ohio and Illinois, too
Two $1B+ mega projects get rolling in Virginia, with big plans in Ohio and Illinois, too
Pulse of Lighting: The Latest Report
Pulse of Lighting: The Latest Report
Survey respondents faced flat Q4 but hopes rise for 2025
Survey respondents faced flat Q4 but hopes rise for 2025
Construction Starts Climb 5% Year-to-Date in 2024
Construction Starts Climb 5% Year-to-Date in 2024
$750+ million projects get rolling in New York, Mississippi and North Carolina
$750+ million projects get rolling in New York, Mississippi and North Carolina
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: December 2024
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: December 2024
Distributor expansions and executive moves shape recent happenings in the electrical sector
Distributor expansions and executive moves shape recent happenings in the electrical sector
Architecture Billings Remain Flat, Inquiries Provide Hope
Architecture Billings Remain Flat, Inquiries Provide Hope
2025 Outlook: Profitability and fee negotiations are key priorities for many firms
2025 Outlook: Profitability and fee negotiations are key priorities for many firms
Mixed Views Shape Post-Election Industry Confidence
Mixed Views Shape Post-Election Industry Confidence
Most NEMA panelists forecast improved conditions in the coming six months
Most NEMA panelists forecast improved conditions in the coming six months
Electric Utilities Sued Over Lighting and Wildlife Issues
Electric Utilities Sued Over Lighting and Wildlife Issues
Activist groups claim streetlighting violates endangered species protections
Activist groups claim streetlighting violates endangered species protections
Mega-Projects Propel Nonresidential Starts by 14%
Mega-Projects Propel Nonresidential Starts by 14%
Michigan and Florida lead with billion-dollar developments breaking ground
Michigan and Florida lead with billion-dollar developments breaking ground
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: November 2024
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: November 2024
Acquisitions and expansions shape recent electrical distribution developments
Acquisitions and expansions shape recent electrical distribution developments
Architecture Firms See Hope for Revenue Growth in 2025
Architecture Firms See Hope for Revenue Growth in 2025
After 20 months of decline, October architecture billings show a balanced score
After 20 months of decline, October architecture billings show a balanced score
NEMA Survey Shows Cautious Optimism Amid Steady Conditions
NEMA Survey Shows Cautious Optimism Amid Steady Conditions
Stakeholders report stable orders with supply chain challenges lingering
Stakeholders report stable orders with supply chain challenges lingering
Construction Planning Momentum Retreats 5% in October
Construction Planning Momentum Retreats 5% in October
Large 300+ million projects get rolling in Texas and Illinois
Large 300+ million projects get rolling in Texas and Illinois
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: October 2024
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: October 2024
Expansions, key appointments, and legal challenges shape recent distribution developments
Expansions, key appointments, and legal challenges shape recent distribution developments
Architecture Firms Report Ongoing Billing Declines
Architecture Firms Report Ongoing Billing Declines
Western U.S. firms and multifamily sector show the most softness in the most recent survey
Western U.S. firms and multifamily sector show the most softness in the most recent survey
Construction Starts Fall 6% Amid Rate Concerns
Construction Starts Fall 6% Amid Rate Concerns
$600+ million projects get rolling in California, Wyoming and Wisconsin
$600+ million projects get rolling in California, Wyoming and Wisconsin
NEMA Confidence Survey Holds Strong Amid Economic Uncertainty
NEMA Confidence Survey Holds Strong Amid Economic Uncertainty
Industry leaders remain optimistic despite looming election and interest rate concerns
Industry leaders remain optimistic despite looming election and interest rate concerns
PE Firm Buys Texas-Based Manufacturer Techlight
PE Firm Buys Texas-Based Manufacturer Techlight
Outdoor lighting manufacturer enters new phase with private equity backing
Outdoor lighting manufacturer enters new phase with private equity backing
Commercial Planning Drops 7.8% as Data Center Surge Slows
Commercial Planning Drops 7.8% as Data Center Surge Slows
Large $300+ million projects get rolling in Minnesota, Iowa and New Mexico
Large $300+ million projects get rolling in Minnesota, Iowa and New Mexico
Pulse of Lighting: The Latest Report
Pulse of Lighting: The Latest Report
Slight growth possible from year-end projects, but market slowdown fears persist.
Slight growth possible from year-end projects, but market slowdown fears persist.
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: September 2024
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: September 2024
Regional distributor acquisitions continue while large chains expand their geographical footprints
Regional distributor acquisitions continue while large chains expand their geographical footprints
Ongoing Decline in Billings Persists at Architecture Firms Nationwide
Ongoing Decline in Billings Persists at Architecture Firms Nationwide
Billings in the multifamily sector fall for 24 consecutive months, remaining sluggish
Billings in the multifamily sector fall for 24 consecutive months, remaining sluggish