Survey Says: Lighting – The Work Contractors/Electricians Do
The latest Canadian Pulse of Lighting analysis reveals a market that is cautious and uneven, with modest top‑line growth masking significant strain underneath. For specifiers and design professionals, the data confirms what many already feel: project flow is selective, decision cycles are stretched, and value‑oriented solutions have moved from “alternative” to “default.”
DVI Lighting was founded in Montreal in 1968 by Adam Altenberg, a holocaust survivor that brought his family to Montreal from Europe. Initially the company was named Dominion Ventures and focused on manufacturing and selling lighting components to lighting manufacturers throughout Quebec.
Earl Giles Distillery bills itself as “thoughtful, fun, and authentic.” Located in the Art District of Minneapolis’ Logan Park neighborhood, the 18,000 sq. ft. facility is many things: full-service bar and restaurant, distillery, canning and bottling operations, flavor laboratory, gift shop, and private event space. The owners hired Shea, Inc. to create its first-ever location. A historic warehouse building, the Earl Giles space was once an auction house for heavy machinery. As architects and interior designers for the project, the Shea team sought to preserve the essence of the space.
Discover GVA Lighting’s new STR9 GEN4 and PIXEL GEN 2 product series! Highlighting dynamic lighting features and performance, these luminaires can transform your space with vibrant, exceptional colour and illumination. The STR9 GEN4 COLOR CHANGING is the latest generation linear luminaire in the STR product series. Built on the award-winning COLOR-STREAM platform, STR9 delivers exceptional performance and outstanding flexibility for architectural wall washing and grazing applications. Capable of communication speeds up to 16 times faster than DMX, liquid-smooth dimming, pixel resolution down to 150 mm and featuring INFINITY technology, STR9 GEN4 COLOR CHANGING can be implemented for circuit lengths of up to 260 meters (851 ft). The PIXEL-GEN2 is the second generation of the direct-view PIXEL series, designed for dynamic color effects, low-resolution image displays, and media façades. Built on the award-winning COLOR-STREAM platform, it delivers 16X faster communication than DMX, ensuring ultra-smooth dimming and real-time responsiveness. With INFINITY technology, PIXEL-GEN2 supports lighting circuits of up to 1,565 PIXELs, providing easy scalability for large-scale architectural and architainment lighting projects.
Kichler Lighting’s Bridge Point 2700K On Light X-Large Ooutdoor wall mount has a vintage look that goes great with rustic or modern decor. It has a height of 13.25″ and diameter of 7″.

GVA Lighting is pleased to announce the promotion of Gareth Bruce to Vice President of Sales and Marketing, effective December 5th, 2025. Gareth joined GVA in May 2024 as Regional Sales Manager – Southeast, bringing more than two decades of lighting industry experience from Philips / Signify. He was promoted to Director of North American Sales in September 2024 and has since… Read More…

Intralec is proud to represent SATCO | NUVO lighting solutions for commercial, residential, and industrial applications. SATCO | NUVO is a major supplier of lighting products, with solutions for nearly every lighting market across the commercial, residential, and industrial landscape. With over 1.5 million square feet of inventory throughout North America and thousands of products… Read More…

At EB Horsman, they recognize that effective roadway lighting is a crucial component of public safety. With Lumec’s LED roadway lighting solutions, communities can ensure reliable, high-quality illumination that supports safer travel for everyone, day or night, while also improving energy efficiency and long-term operational performance. High-quality roadway lighting is a critical component of public… Read More…

Have a look at this custom residential home in the Kootenays, where Prolux utilized the HALO RL6 Slope Ceiling Direct Mount fixtures by Cooper Lighting Solutions designed specifically for sloped ceilings. These luminaires provided consistent, high-quality illumination while maintaining a clean, low-profile ceiling aesthetic. Their direct-mount design allowed for seamless integration throughout the home, supporting… Read More…

Signify is introducing Hue SpatialAware, which will transform how Philips Hue users experience light scenes. This feature analyzes the layout of your room and the placement of your Philips Hue lights to create the optimal lighting experience tailored to your unique environment. It’s like having a lighting designer in your pocket, allowing you to experience… Read More…

Introducing a new lower-cost driver option for LUNA Fire! This 12W, 120V driver with TRIAC/ELV dimming is designed to significantly reduce cost while maintaining performance, giving you more flexibility. The LUNA Fire meets UL 1598 / 2108/ 263, CSA C22.2 #250.0 / 250.2, and ULC-S101 safety and building construction requirements granting inherent 2-hour fire-rated protection. It… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
