INDUSTRY NEWS

• Get A Grip On Lighting - Getting to Yes Quickly

  July 28, 2025

  In this illuminating episode, Karl Zartarian, Regional VP at Barron Lighting Group, joins the show to discuss innovation, strategy, and the evolving landscape of emergency and specialty lighting. From anti-ligature exit signs for institutional settings to RGBW panels with DMX controls, Karl shares practical insights and real-world applications that are shaping the future of lighting.

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• June Billings at Architecture Firms Remain in Decline, Architecture Billings Index Report

  July 23, 2025

  The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained in negative territory in June with a score of 46.8, down from 47.2 in May as more firms reported a decrease in billing. Inquiries into new projects increased for the second consecutive month and grew at the strongest pace since last fall with a score of 53.6, indicating clients are starting to send out RFPs and initiate conversations with architecture firms about potential projects after a lull since mid-winter.

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• TapeMate LED Tape Light and Wire Connectors from Alloy LED

  July 22, 2025

  Alloy LED is pleased to introduce TapeMate™, the next generation of its popular LED tape light and wire connectors, providing a more secure connection and strength. Formerly known as AmpChamp, the compact, safe and versatile connectors provide secure connections between LED tape light sections, between tape light and wire, or between pairs of wire leads. The TapeMate connectors are UL Recognized, the only LED tape light terminal connectors in the industry to carry this distinction.

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• Lighting Controls Podcast - It Takes a Light Touch

  July 21, 2025

  In this compelling episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, we welcome Chris Bocchiaro—a dynamic force in the lighting industry with a career spanning theatrical roots, integration expertise, and public-facing light art installations. From his beginnings in Boston theater to managing landmark lighting projects, Chris shares how inside sales launched his journey, how integration reshaped his perspective, and why collaboration and creativity are key to successful lighting controls.

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