Selecting Commercial Lighting 101

Choosing the right lights for commercial applications can be tough, especially for special use applications. There is several factors you want to consider before settling on the right light for your facility. Often times we see glaring mistakes when lighting calculations are done poorly – especially with upgrades and renovations that don’t involve an architect or designer. For a free light plan and advice, feel free to call or email us for suggestions. Factors To…

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Hotel & Hospitality Lighting Planning Tips

Lately we’ve dealt with a wide variety of hospitality lighting projects and encountered several points that either forced us to work quick, cost the customer more than expected or ended up delaying a project completely. I’m going to go over some planning timelines, how the process works and how to avoid shooting yourself in the foot when working on larger projects. Timelines If your planning on purchasing more than 50 fixtures from ANY manufacturer, you…

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Mistakes To Avoid When Choosing Hospitality Lighting

Hotel and hospitality lighting is in a class of its own. The requirements, certifications and efficiency is held to a higher standard for larger projects and the costs associated with small mistakes are high. Avoiding these errors can save thousands of dollars on a project and even prevent lawsuits. Wattage & Efficiency Requirements For Hotel Projects Often times, electrical engineers will plan the energy requirements along with the capacities for electrical switches and circuits.…

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How To Choose Warehouse Lighting

When purchasing lighting for a new warehouse or hangar, we see many customers confused by all the options available on the market. In this post we'll be listing the top pro's and con's of each type of warehouse light and going into the best options for each application. We've seen several people make terrible decisions based on either misinformation or investing into older technology. First off, you might as well say goodbye to metal halide… Continue reading

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How To Light Your Modern Workspace Right – 10 Tips

Working from home has many advantages. You can set up your workplace according to your preferences. Designing your workplace does not only mean that you have to pay attention to the design and décor of the room. Of course, the furniture and styling are important, but you have to take the ergonomics of the environment into consideration too. The home office of the modern age is more than just desk and chair. It can be…

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How To Choose Office Lighting & Common Mistakes That Occur

Lighting is the most important aspect when it comes to designing your office. A poorly lit office will display dormancy and make the office environment uncomfortable for work. Many office owners have different lighting techniques for their offices depending on the nature of work handled at that particular office. Although the offices may differ in design, there are common things that office owners should consider when choosing the appropriate lighting for their offices. Today, modern…

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Best Lighting Styles for Corporate Offices and Buildings

Nowadays, corporate offices and buildings are continuously improving their structures with the use of lighting fixtures. These lighting elements can really bring about changes to an office or building and greatly affect its look. If the lighting is dull, the office or building will also have a dull and lifeless ambience. If there are bright lights installed in the entire area, it looks more inviting and welcoming. Of course, you would like to attract more…

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Modern Office Lighting And How It Affects Productivity

Did you know there is a correlation between the lighting in the office to the workload that your responsibility? Lighting was on the pulse of an employee, which is a measure of the use is biased. The worst of the quality of light, then the pulse will be higher, indicating more workload. One of the factors that influence the health of office lighting. Lighting is an important element in an office. With good lighting is…

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Bar Pendant Lighting Selection Guide

A bars or pubs atmosphere is one of the most important things it has to offer – people often come for the feeling the bar gives them and not just the drinks. One way to give your bar the proper atmosphere is proper lights. Whether you own a chic bar downtown or an irish pub, it’s important you pick the right lights to compliment your atmosphere. You really just have a few choices to make…

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Top 10 Industial Office LED Lights

With the need for extensive lighting fixtures in every office today, LED fixtures are being considered as the top priority for lighting purposes. They provide efficient results, are completely eco-friendly and are inexpensive. Many companies are emerging with new LED products due to their increasing demand and it is very crucial to select the appropriate fixtures for your use. The top features which you must look for in any type of LED light bulb include…