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The Current Conditions component rebounded in August, rising to 59.1 after dipping to 50.0 in July. Respondents reporting “better” conditions increased to 27 percent, while those seeing conditions as “worse” edged down to 9 percent. The majority, 64 percent, continued to view conditions as unchanged. Comments reflected a mix of caution and resilience. A few respondents expressed concern and uncertainty around tariffs and the producer price index, while others noted steady demand and reported good sales activity. Read more

Acuity Brands, Inc. announces that nine Acuity Brands Lighting solutions were selected for the 2025 Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Report, which showcases the year's most significant advancements in the art and science of lighting. Selections were made by an impartial committee that evaluated submissions based on uniqueness, innovation, and significance to the lighting industry. Read more

This episode tackles the hidden pitfalls of LED lighting with two seasoned designers who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo. Rachel and Anne expose how the promise of long-lasting LEDs often falls short—especially in demanding environments like airports and hotels. It’s a bold, insightful conversation that urges lighting pros to rethink what “sustainable” really means. Read more

In this fiery and insightful episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, hosts Michael and Greg dive deep into the DLC’s 501 (c) 3 charitable activities like product labelling in the lighting industry. Pulling no punches as they challenge the status quo. Michael and Greg dissect the influence of the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) and how its evolving standards are reshaping—some say disrupting—the lighting landscape. From rebate gatekeeping to the unintended consequences of product labelling outcomes, they call out the system with passion and precision. Read more

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) continues to weaken posting a score of 46.2 for July, down from 46.8 in June, indicating that a majority of firms are still experiencing declining firm billings. Inquiries into new work grew slowly but steadily this month, following a brief three-month pause earlier this year. However, design contract values fell again in July as firms struggle to convert inquiries into projects—a challenge persisting alongside declining billings for over two and a half years. Billings have been negative for 31 of the last 34 months. Read more

The Current Conditions component declined in July, falling to 50.0 from 60.0 in June. Sentiment shifted sharply to one of seeing conditions as “unchanged,” a view held by 40 percent of respondents in June that jumped to 80 percent in July. Meanwhile, the percentage of respondents who said conditions were “better” dropped from 40 percent in June to just 10 percent in July. Similarly, those reporting conditions were “worse” also decreased from 20 percent to 10 percent. Read more

Spending on nonresidential construction is projected to increase only 1.7 percent this year and grow very modestly to just 2.0 percent next year, according to AIA mid-year Consensus Construction Forecast. The outlook by the AIA Consensus Construction Forecast panel – consisting of leading economic forecasters – estimates the commercial sector outlook is about on par with the broader industry, with a projected 1.5 percent increase this year rising to 3.9 percent in 2026. Read more

From her background in biostatistics and journalism to her personal struggles with sleep and seasonal affective disorder, Lynne Peeples shares why aligning our lifestyles with natural light-dark cycles is essential for optimal health, productivity, and well-being. Read more