IES Progress Report Now Open for FREE Submissions
April 16, 2020
To help provide additional support to the global lighting industry during these times, the IES has decided to make it FREE for those interested in submitting for the IES Progress Report. After May 2nd, the fee to submit will go up to $25.
The IES is looking for significant new advancements in lighting products, research, publications, and design tools from the past year. Submit your entries now for consideration in the 2020 IES Progress Report.
The mission of the Progress Committee is to keep in touch with developments in the art and science of lighting throughout the world and prepare a yearly report of achievements for the Society. Acceptance is based on an impartial judging process used by the committee to evaluate each submission on its uniqueness, innovation and significance to the lighting industry.
This week, the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) announced its 2021 Society Awards for Technical and Service Achievement. Following last week’s Annual Conference, the society released this video congratulating recipients from both 2020 and 2021.
With technology developing at an accelerating pace and overtaking all aspects of our lives, the IES Research Symposium offers a unique opportunity to delve into the latest research to understand the complexity of change, opportunities, and risks for the lighting industry.
Mac’s II Agencies is thrilled to share that the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex project has been awarded a 2025 IES Illumination Award of Merit for its meritorious contribution to lighting design by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), a distinguished recognition celebrating innovation and excellence in the field. This honour highlights O4 Architecture’s visionary design leadership, with Mac’s II Agencies providing specialized lighting consultation to help bring the project’s lighting intent to life.
The Illumination Engineering Society is accepting applications for the 47th Illumination Awards.
IES Vancouver is delighted to announce the commencement of submissions for the prestigious IES Illumination Awards (IA) program, marking its 51st year of recognizing excellence in lighting design. This event, organized by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), seeks to acknowledge individuals for their professionalism, ingenuity, and originality in the field of lighting design. Key Information…

Wow Lighting and Controls is excited to announce that Shane Draganiuk has accepted the role of Alberta Grooming Team Manager. Since the formation of the provincial Grooming Team, Shane has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and a commitment to building a strong foundation for the team’s success. He has been instrumental in developing and implementing… Read More…

SLS Group welcomes their new Distributor & Contractor Sales for the BC Interior, Travis Kershaw. Travis brings a strong combination of hands-on electrical expertise and sales experience to the SLS team. As a Red Seal Journeyman Electrician with a background in lighting and electrical distribution, he has built lasting relationships throughout British Columbia’s electrical community… Read More…

The newly opened Hagersville Library + Active Living Centre brings together community, learning, and wellness within a flexible, multi-use environment. The facility includes a 3,900-sf library, 2,000 sf atrium, 840 sf program room, and a 4,855 sf multi-functional rental space designed to support a wide range of activities. Axis Lighting’s Zen series was selected to… Read More…

Lumens measure the total amount of visible light a bulb or fixture produces, so more lumens means a brighter light. Shopping for lighting used to be simple. You grabbed a 60-watt bulb for the bedroom, a 100-watt bulb for the kitchen, and called it a day. Today, with energy-efficient LEDs, watts no longer tell you… Read More…

The Autonomy Touch Screen automatically pairs with co-located sensors and updates the GUI based on the lighting arrangement grouping configuration. Users can pair their smartphone to the Touch Screen through NFC with a simple tap to gain access to the lighting system from the mobile application. The Touch Screen provides a visual interface to control… Read More…

The ALPS E3 series is a backlit flat panel designed with optimal LED placement to ensure a uniformly lit space. It features a switchable CCT and power driver that allows endless flexibility at the install site, as well as a 125 LPW performance. The additional Level 2 NSF rating of the ALPS E3 HYDRO makes… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
