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Business Conditions Remain Flat at Architecture Firms, ABI Data Shows
December 20, 2024
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) dipped slightly below 50 for November. The November AIA/Deltek ABI score of 49.6 changed little from October’s score of 50.3, indicating that the share of architecture firms that reported declining billings was essentially the same as the share that reported increasing billings. Any score below 50.0 indicates decreasing business conditions, but there are encouraging signs of the pipeline.
Get A Grip On Lighting - LightFair - Something For Everyone
December 17, 2024
Who owns Lightfair? What new things are coming along? How are exhibitors being vetted? What is the vision for Lightfair? What’s hot right now in the lighting design world? Christopher answers these queries and more in this episode. Get to Lightfair, May 4 - 8, 2025 in Las Vegas. Christopher Knowlton is the CEO of the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), leading strategic initiatives to support and grow the global architectural lighting design profession.
Registration Now Open for LEDucation 2025
December 16, 2024
LEDucation, a premier annual event for the North American lighting industry, is excited to announce that registration is now open for its 2025 Trade Show and Conference being held at the New York Hilton Midtown, March 18–19, 2025. New and returning exhibitors, industry influencers, and a myriad of engaging, educational experiences will help attendees gain an advantage in the lighting business.
November 2024 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
December 11, 2024
This month, the electroindustry business confidence index current conditions component, collected just after the presidential election, declined to 60.0 from the previous month’s 69.2. Seven percent of panel members reported that current conditions are “worse” compared to last month, while 67 percent reported conditions are “unchanged” and 27 percent reported current conditions are “better.” Panel member comments portrayed mixed sentiments with some seeing an increase in demand, while others noted softening demand.
National Lighting Bureau Announces New Dates and Venue for the 2025 Lighting Transformation Awards
December 9, 2024
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) is pleased to announce updated plans for the 2nd Lighting Transformation Awards program, now scheduled for 2025. Submitted projects will be eligible for a new Special Citation for exemplary controls design and implementation, co-sponsored by the Lighting Controls Association. The Awards will be presented at LightFair 2025 in Las Vegas.
Get A Grip On Lighting - One Throat to Choke
December 5, 2024
John comes onto GAGOL to explain how ESCO’s are serving MUSH. Okay. You know what GAGOL is. You probably know what an ESCO is. You’ll have to listen to this podcast to find out what MUSH stands for. John breaks down what it is to be an ESCO, who they serve, and how they make money. John Hamilton is an accomplished sales executive with over a decade of experience leading growth and driving profitability in the energy services and lighting industries.
Architecture Billings Moderate After Nearly Two Years of Monthly Declines
December 3, 2024
After twenty months of declining billings, the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for October was 50.3. This score indicates a balance between the number of firms experiencing a decrease in billings and those seeing an increase. Although there was an increase in inquiries for new projects in October, clients are still cautious about moving forward. The value of new design contracts continued to decline for the seventh month in a row.
Get A Grip On Lighting - The Importance of Integrity in Lighting Distribution
December 2, 2024
Integrity. Is it in short supply? Michael thinks there is a lot of it in the lighting distribution business. People pay their bills on time, honor handshake deals, and trust one another. But it may not be so in other businesses. Lighting Distribution is a good business to be in!
Get A Grip On Lighting - Live From Canada Light Expo
November 25, 2024
If you missed the live stream, here is a recording of Michael’s chat with Eric Teacher at Canada Light Expo. Michael and Eric talk about what it is to be a lighting agent, how STL has survived the chaotic agency world of Toronto, and how the US market seems unaware of how enormous the Ontario and Toronto economy is. Working in the lighting industry since 1993, Eric has been with STL Lighting Group for 4 years as a lighting system specification consultant. Eric is Past President of the Toronto IES.
