Survey Says: Lighting – The Work Contractors/Electricians Do
Manygo Ho is an electrical designer with AECOM’s Buildings and Places group. Manygo designs electrical systems “from lighting to power to low tension systems,” he noted.
By Deborah Perkins How Superior Dimming Offers New Scope to Create Atmospheric and Emotional EffectsMarrying deep dimming with colour tuning gives lighting designers greater freedom and control If the higher purpose of lighting, beyond mere illumination, is to create mood and atmosphere, then dimming is an important tool for achieving these effects. While basic dimming…
Peerless Electric offers custom design and intelligent lighting benefits, along with sensor placement recommendations based on your requirements. Sensors can be added to almost any of their luminaires and operate standalone or control multiple interconnected luminaires. Sensors may be programmed and operated via Bluetooth or other wireless technologies. Line voltage or DC control input, the sensor can be digital, DALI compliant, or analog, 0-10V.
Contrast Lighting has announced that ELP Marketing will join Contrast as a manufacturer’s representative throughout Atlantic Canada…
As the landscape of Canadian cities continues to evolve, the importance of outdoor lighting cannot be overstated. From enhancing public safety to promoting economic activity and fostering a sense of community, well-planned lighting schemes are essential to modern urban planning. In residential areas, properly illuminated streets and parks can reduce accidents and deter crime, which is particularly vital during Canada’s long, dark winters. In commercial districts, lighting can attract visitors and extend business hours, while well-lit public spaces promote social interactions and outdoor activities.
Once upon a time, office space was a combination of cubicles and file cabinets, computer terminals and conference areas. But changes in technology have helped transform the look and feel of the workplace. Current research and emerging practices suggest that attention to office lighting design can go a long way in making the office work better, feel more comfortable and invite greater collaboration.

Magic Lite is proud to announce the promotion of Jennifer Penton to Chief Operating Officer (COO)! Jennifer brings a strong personal connection to Magic Lite. With a PhD in engineering and early experience working in the Magic Lite warehouse as a teenager, she has grown with the company from the ground up. Over the past… Read More…

Leviton Canada is proud to announce the expansion of its partnership with CSA Enterprises Ltd., who will now represent a comprehensive line of Leviton products across the Atlantic provinces, effective December 1, 2025. This milestone builds on the successful collaboration that began in January 2024, when CSA Enterprises joined forces with Leviton to represent their… Read More…

Light plays a crucial role not only in our ability to see but also in regulating our internal body clock, sleep patterns, and overall well-being. Traditional lighting design primarily focuses on visual comfort and task illumination. However, recent advancements have shed light on the concept of melanopic lighting, which specifically targets the non-visual effects of… Read More…

More and more devices connect to the Internet every day, most wirelessly. Wireless connectivity is a must have. Conventional wireless connectivity solutions use the crowded radio spectrum to communicate. What’s more there are areas where radio frequency wireless connectivity is not permitted or the best fit. Trulifi by Signify is a smart solution. It’s a… Read More…

Looking to upgrade your lighting with high-efficiency LED solutions? Philips offers a wide range of LED lamps and TLED retrofit tubes that deliver energy savings, long life, and professional-grade illumination for commercial and residential projects. Philips LED lamps provide consistent brightness and excellent color rendering, making them ideal for offices, retail environments, warehouses, and homes.… Read More…

When designing lighting for a space, why not consider solving an often-overlooked issue in that space – noise. Metalumen’s Rail 2 Acoustic is now available with direct/indirect distribution, while quietly adding light to your environment with sound-dampening properties. The Rail 2 Acoustic RM2DU-ACL is constructed with ezoBord sound-absorbing baffles making it a 2-in-1 solution that… Read More…
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Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
