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7 Retail Lighting Decisions That Impact Sales, Energy Use, and Maintenance
Retail lighting directly impacts how products sell, how much energy a store consumes, and how often fixtures need maintenance. These outcomes are driven by decisions, not aesthetics. Lighting influences customer attention, product visibility, and time spent in-store. Poor lighting choices can reduce engagement and hurt sales without being obvious. At the same time, inefficient fixtures and over-lighting increase energy costs and create avoidable Read more
Save 12% Automatically on Lighting Orders Over $2,000
Large lighting projects can quickly become expensive and complicated when orders are placed in pieces, but we make it simple: any order over $2,000 automatically receives a 12% discount. There are no promo codes, no extra steps, and no manual approvals. This ensures you save time, reduce errors, and get the right fixtures for your project in a single, streamlined order. How the Automatic 12% Discount Works The 12% discount applies automatically t Read more
Lighting Basics: A Rule of Thumb to Estimate Total Lumens for Your Space
Underlighting can make a space feel dim and unsafe, while overlighting wastes energy and increases glare. For contractors, facility managers, and building owners alike, having a quick way to estimate how many lumens a space needs is useful during early planning. A common rule of thumb is to combine square footage with target foot-candle levels to estimate total light output for a room, warehouse, or office. This guide explains the method, provide Read more
Introducing SubmittalGenerator: A Faster Way to Build Professional Construction Submittals
We are excited to announce the public launch of SubmittalGenerator, now available at SubmittalGenerator.com. This tool began as an internal solution we created in early 2016 to help our team produce consistent, professional submittal packages for value engineering projects. Over nearly a decade, it grew through real project experience and contractor feedback, and today we are releasing the latest version for the entire industry. SubmittalGenerato Read more
Planning an Industrial Lighting Retrofit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Facility Managers and Contractors
Upgrading lighting in a manufacturing or industrial facility is one of the most impactful ways to improve safety, visibility, and long-term operating efficiency. The right lighting retrofit can dramatically reduce energy use, minimize maintenance costs, and make every workstation more productive. We recently published our new Manufacturing & Industrial Facility Lighting Guide , which explains how different areas of a facility such as product Read more
New Healthcare Lighting Application Guide: Creating Safer, Brighter Medical Environments
Lighting plays a vital role in healthcare facilities. It does more than illuminate spaces. It affects how patients heal, how staff perform, and how efficiently a facility operates. To help professionals meet these specialized needs, we have released our new Healthcare Lighting Application Guide as part of our growing Applications library. Read the Healthcare Lighting Application Guide This resource was created for electrical contractors, facility Read more
How to Calculate the Return on Investment for Lighting Retrofit Projects
Lighting retrofits are one of the fastest and most reliable ways to reduce energy costs in commercial buildings. Whether you are a contractor offering retrofit services or a building owner evaluating the potential return, understanding how to calculate ROI (Return on Investment) helps you make informed decisions. This guide reviews the key formulas you will need and walks through a real-world example of a 20,000 sq ft warehouse with 2,000 sq ft o Read more
Top Five Options For Lighting Today's Office Spaces
Modern offices look very different from those of twenty years ago. Closed rooms and fluorescent troffers have been replaced by open layouts, glass walls, and flexible work zones that need lighting to match. Today’s offices require more than brightness; they need comfort, flexibility, and efficiency. Contractors, property managers, and building owners know that poor lighting can create glare, uneven brightness, and wasted energy. The right l Read more