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In the dynamic world of real estate development, lighting plays a pivotal role in defining the ambiance and functionality of a space. LED lighting, with its myriad benefits, has emerged as a preferred choice for both new constructions and retrofit projects. Here’s an in-depth look at the critical aspects of LED lighting and why it’s […]

Certification for explosion proof lighting is a complex process, requiring compliance with specific standards, formal certification and testing to ensure lighting fixtures are safe for environments prone to accidental fires and explosions. There are several industry standards and certifying bodies involved in this process, including the National Electrical Code (NEC), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and

For nearly 100 years, fluorescent tube lights have been the standard form of lighting for commercial, industrial and retail users. Compared to incandescent and other older technologies, fluorescent tube lights were a welcome upgrade when introduced due to their huge improvement in energy efficiency as well as their ease of installation and maintenance. Practically every

Defining Color Temperature The lighting industry today offers lights featuring an exceptionally wide variety of color choices in order to suit as many different applications as possible. In order to quantify the specific color of a light, a color temperature scale was developed using Kelvin (K) as its unit of measurement. This has now become

For decades, tube lights have provided excellent illumination capabilities for a variety of commercial and industrial environments, from office spaces to warehouses and workshops. Their versatility is one of their biggest selling points, as the fixtures they are mounted in can be hung, suspended in a drop ceiling or even mounted directly to a flat

LED Lighting for Commercial Buildings Lighting performance is of the utmost importance in today’s highly competitive commercial environment. There are many factors that play into this, however the most important factors are energy efficiency, reduced maintenance, improved safety and higher lighting accuracy. All of these factors are related to improving the profitability and sustainability of

The accuracy of lighting is of particular importance in today’s residential, commercial and industrial markets. This is measured and quantified using the Color Rendering Index (CRI), which is the industry standard for measuring a particular light’s accuracy. CRI runs on a scale going up to 100, which is the CRI of a black body radiator

In today’s energy conscious environment, LED retrofitting has become an increasingly popular option for commercial and industrial businesses throughout the world. While the energy savings benefits of LEDs are obvious, there are several other benefits that business owners and building managers should consider when making the decision to retrofit their facilities to LED lighting. These