Imagine being challenged to develop a lighting system for the poorest people on the planet. The light would need to be multifunctional, be able to be used for two days without a recharge, cost less than $10, and be recognized as a must-have object by the people who would purchase...

Solid-state lighting is proving to provide more benefits than just being energy efficient.  LD+A magazine’s October 2011 issue shed some light on research being conducted at the National Research Council of Canada, Institute for Research in Construction involving the creation of an...

Here’s a hint: it starts and ends with service. While all contractors are concerned with price, it’s almost never what they talk about first. They talk about service – distributor practices that can contribute to a successful project. Here are some recurring themes...

LED (light emitting diode) lighting technology has stormed the industry as of late, showing all of the great things that solid state innovations have in store.  Residential Lighting’s webinar “The ABCs of LEDs,” pointed out some advantages that are worth taking note...

Great news for the A&D industry has arrived! The Architecture Billing Index (ABI) is finally on the rise and showing promise after four months of decline (sub-par performance). Despite the weak economy, the industry is seeming to pull through. Key August ABI highlights include: Regional...