OUTDOOR LIGHTING

March 23, 2026

Architecture firm billings showed signs of stabilization in February after months of decline, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) score of 49.4—up from 43.8 in January, indicating a slight majority of firms reported declining billings. Inquiries rebounded after a January dip, and while newly signed design contracts continued to decline, the rate of decline slowed significantly. These trends suggest potential stabilization, though global economic uncertainty could disrupt progress. Read more

March 18, 2026

LEDucation 2026 Conference attendees stand to gain valuable insight in navigating the latest advancements in lighting. Cutting-edge design and research, sustainability initiatives, emerging technologies, codes, and more. This year’s conference will feature 39 educational sessions presented by recognized experts and thought leaders in their fields. Read more

March 17, 2026

The ILLI Intensive Course returns to the East Coast this spring, and remaining spots are going quickly. Designed as a highly immersive, mentor-driven experience, the Intensive intentionally limits class size to preserve meaningful hands-on learning. Once capacity is reached, registration will close. Now is the time to secure your place. Read more

March 13, 2026

The Current Conditions component increased to 63.8, up from last month, indicating a firmer but still moderate expansionary environment. Forty one percent of respondents reported “better” conditions, 14 percent reported “worse,” and 45 percent indicated conditions were unchanged. Compared to the prior month, the distribution of responses suggested improved momentum, with a larger share of firms reporting gains and fewer reporting deterioration. Read more

March 12, 2026

FSC Lighting welcomes Clayton Garrett to the team as our new VP Sales & Marketing. Clayton will contribute to maximizing FSC’s sales efforts and product positioning throughout the Western US. His 25+ years’ experience in the commercial and industrial lighting markets will help continue to propel FSC forward. Read more

March 11, 2026

The American Institute of Architects (AIA), in collaboration with Deltek and ConstructConnect, has published the latest Architect’s Journey to Specification report, exploring how architects make specification decisions and collaborate with building product manufacturers. Read more

February 23, 2026

Following its preview at Euroluce last April, Lodes is delighted to announce the market launch of its Outdoor collection. Lodes Outdoor marks the Venetian brand’s debut in the world of exterior lighting. The collection stands out for its technical excellence and strong decorative appeal, offering solutions designed to integrate harmoniously within both residential and hospitality settings. It evokes a sense of seamless continuity between interior and exterior spaces. Read more

February 19, 2026

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) dropped to 43.8 in January, down from 47.1 in December, signaling a greater number of firms experienced a decline in billings compared to the previous month. In January, inquiries for new projects dropped for the first time since April 2025, alongside a decline in newly signed design contracts, as client uncertainty persisted and new projects tended to be smaller in scale. Billings decreased across the country, except in the South, where they held steady. Read more

February 16, 2026

The City of Val-d'Or, in the heart of Quebec’s Abitibi-Témiscamingue region, undertook a major streetlight revitalization project on 7th Street, a principal north-south artery. By updating public lighting, it would improve energy efficiency, give this iconic area a contemporary look, and preserve its urban identity. Old streetlights on 7th Street had been part of the landscape for several decades. Although much loved, they had reached the end of their useful life. Spare parts were no longer available, the lights consumed excessive electricity and caused significant light pollution. Read more