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Architecture Billings Moderate After Nearly Two Years of Monthly Declines
November 20, 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.
NEMA Announces New Member Companies, Celebrates Industry Award Winners at 2024 Annual Meeting
November 18, 2024
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today added three new manufacturing companies to its membership and celebrated electroindustry achievements with the presentation of awards at the 2024 NEMA Annual Meeting. NEMA also highlighted individuals and companies for their leadership and contributions to the electroindustry.
2025 ArchLIGHT Summit Opens Call for Speakers and Exhibitor Registration
November 18, 2024
ArchLIGHT Summit, the fastest growing lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification, and design communities, has opened a call for speakers and exhibitor registration. The fifth annual event, taking place Tuesday, September 16 and Wednesday, September 17, 2025, will welcome lighting designers, architects, interior designers, specifiers, and students to experience new products, network, and attend a wide range of accredited seminars, panels, and interactive experiences.
October 2024 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
November 11, 2024
This month, the electroindustry business confidence index current conditions component held steady at 69.2, reflecting continued improvement among industry stakeholders from a low of 46.7 points earlier this year. Thirty-eight percent of panel members reported that current conditions are “better,” while none indicated a decline, and 62 percent deemed the situation as “unchanged.”
NLB Announces Call for Entries of the 6th Annual 2025 Tesla Awards
November 5, 2024
The National Lighting Bureau is announcing the Call for Entries for the 6th Annual Tesla Awards. This program recognizes excellence in lighting projects that, through the creative use of lighting systems and controls, illustrate the value of lighting including but not limited to improved visual performance, promotion of health and wellness, positive environmental impact, enhanced safety and security, and increased overall occupant satisfaction. The program also provides recognition for creative solutions that overcome exceptional challenges or provide outstanding community benefit.
Eureka Wins Multiple GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards
October 30, 2024
Eureka, an established leader in decorative lighting solutions, is pleased to announce that it has received seven awards in the 17th edition of the GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards, all in the Product/Industrial Design/Lighting Fixture-Indoor category. The GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards is an international competition that celebrates the excellence and talent of creative professionals and firms who have distinguished themselves through exemplary practice. Created in Montreal in 2007, the original mission was to recognize the excellence of Quebec designers and architects.
Orbita Pendant from Optique Lighting
October 30, 2024
Modular design allows customization of lengths and configurations to meet specific project specifications. Adjustable 360-degree rotation allows for direct or indirect illumination and fine-tuning of the light distribution onsite. Nano Linear light engine segments provide an elegant, minimalist look.
Get A Grip On Lighting - The Canada Light Expo
October 29, 2024
Yes, there is a market north of the border! The Toronto area is huge and deserves its own lighting show. Gaurav saw the opportunity and jumped on it all the way from India. With his company, MEX Exhibitions, he plans to “provide a platform for the lighting community to engage in meaningful dialogue and explore the future of smart lighting, LED technology, and design.” And he’s getting help from The Lighting Agora’s Tom Butters who is acting as the Knowledge Partner for the educational program. Spoiler alert – we’ll be there live streaming from the Get A Grip On Lighting booth!
Business Conditions Continue to Worsen at Architecture Firms, ABI Data Shows
October 28, 2024
Despite improving conditions in the broader economy, September marked the twentieth consecutive month of declining billings for architecture firms, according to the latest data from the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI). The ABI score of 45.7 for the month indicates that the majority of firms continued to experience a decline in their billings. “Despite recent rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, many clients remain on the sidelines with regard to proceeding on planned projects,” said Kermit Baker, PhD, AIA Chief Economist.
