7 Key Insights from the 2026–27 Construction Forecast
7 Key Insights from the 2026–27 Construction Forecast
Lighting demand expected to shift as stable sectors offset broader construction slowdown
Lighting demand expected to shift as stable sectors offset broader construction slowdown
Construction Starts See Mixed Results Across Key Segments
Construction Starts See Mixed Results Across Key Segments
$700+ million projects get rolling in Arkansas, Texas and Iowa
$700+ million projects get rolling in Arkansas, Texas and Iowa
5 Things to Know: January 24
5 Things to Know: January 24
Landmark LED installation returns after prolonged darkness. Plus, the intersection of LEDs and winter weather.
Landmark LED installation returns after prolonged darkness. Plus, the intersection of LEDs and winter weather.
Cree Lighting Furloughed Again. Still No Plan.
Cree Lighting Furloughed Again. Still No Plan.
Messaging shifts to “re-entry,” but output and confidence continue to decline
Messaging shifts to “re-entry,” but output and confidence continue to decline
LSI Reports Stable Sales Amid Lighting Segment Surge
LSI Reports Stable Sales Amid Lighting Segment Surge
Lighting has logged three straight quarters of double-digit growth
Lighting has logged three straight quarters of double-digit growth
Signify Keeps Heat on Deco Lighting in Bankruptcy Saga
Signify Keeps Heat on Deco Lighting in Bankruptcy Saga
For Signify, the money matters, but enforcing royalties may matter more
For Signify, the money matters, but enforcing royalties may matter more
Should Darkness Be a Legally Protected Natural Resource?
Should Darkness Be a Legally Protected Natural Resource?
Citizen challenge targets lighting at 29 Connecticut courthouse buildings
Citizen challenge targets lighting at 29 Connecticut courthouse buildings
Architecture Firms End 2025 With Persistent Weakness
Architecture Firms End 2025 With Persistent Weakness
Decline slows slightly in December, but demand still underperforms
Decline slows slightly in December, but demand still underperforms
Study Reframes Lighting Quality: Framework, Feel and Finance
Study Reframes Lighting Quality: Framework, Feel and Finance
Research offers structured, weighted criteria for real-world evaluation of lighting systems
Research offers structured, weighted criteria for real-world evaluation of lighting systems
Orion Nudges Up Guidance, Banks on Big Retail Deal
Orion Nudges Up Guidance, Banks on Big Retail Deal
First look at 2027 revenue forecast follows modest 2026 revision uptick
First look at 2027 revenue forecast follows modest 2026 revision uptick
Lighting Controls Get Rebate Boost in Latest DLC Guidelines
Lighting Controls Get Rebate Boost in Latest DLC Guidelines
Updated rules reflect growing demand for integrated lighting intelligence
Updated rules reflect growing demand for integrated lighting intelligence
5 Things to Know: January 17
5 Things to Know: January 17
Inside Genlyte’s evolving North American strategy. Plus, Cree Lighting faces another critical moment.
Inside Genlyte’s evolving North American strategy. Plus, Cree Lighting faces another critical moment.
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Wattstopper and Visionaire Lighting Offer Unified Approach to Networked Lighting Controls for Outdoor Lighting |
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LGI Appoints Erik Frykholm as President |
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Hapco Celebrates 75 Years of American Manufacturing Excellence in Lighting Infrastructure |
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Cree LED and Blizzard Lighting Enter Settlement and Limited License Agreement |
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MaxLite Appoints Kyle Shane as Vice President of Strategic Accounts, National Distribution |
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BEGA North America Launches BEGA Connect: Cloud-Based Lighting Control for Architectural Outdoor Projects |
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H.E. Williams, Inc. Appoints C&O Sales as Representative in Key Midwest Markets |
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PVTECH Sues Super Lighting Over T8 LED Tube Patent Infringement |
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Ligman Lighting USA launches MicroPRIM: An outdoor lighting technology for day-time aesthetics |
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Almont Group Celebrates 31 Years as a Trusted Partner to North America’s Lighting Industry |
EiKO Partners with The Reeves Company for Pacific Northwest Markets |
IES Welcomes Megan Carroll as Director of Marketing and Business Development |
Barton Associates Names Shawn Good New Director of Architectural Lighting |
EiKO Partners with DSI Southwest for Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas Markets |
EiKO Partners with Curtis Stout for Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee Territory |
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Level 2 PCBA Solutions
Cree LED
Cree LED now offers fully assembled Level 2 (L2) PCBA solutions, providing streamlined sourcing and consistent system performance for lighting manufacturers. Low minimums.
- Linear PCBAs with J Series® 2835 LEDs
- Array PCBAs with J Series® 5050 LEDs
- Multiple board designs, CCT and CRI options
- High-quality designs for indoor & outdoor applications
BEGA Connect
BEGA North America
BEGA Connect brings cloud-based lighting control to architectural outdoor environments - no local server or IT setup required.
- Cloud-based control via the Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT)
- Engineered for compatibility with any DALI-2 enabled luminaire
- Easy commissioning with a simple mobile app
Nexa Clear | 807
Vode Lighting
Nexa Clear | 807's smooth, wipeable surface resists dust and allows quick sanitation—ideal for areas needing cleanliness without full fixture sealing.
- NEW dust-free Clear optic resists dust, easy wipe-down
- Minimal profile, 3.41” x 0.74”
- High performance up to 1650 lm/ft
- 80/90 CRI, tunable white & dim-to-warm available