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International Code Council Releases IECC 2021
Estimated to be 10% more energy-efficient than the 2018 version, 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is now available for purchase. The new model energy code contains a number of…
AIA: Nonresidential Building Spending to Decline Through 2021, Bounce Back in 2022
Slowing demand at architecture firms in 2020 is expected to contribute to a projected 5.7 percent decline in construction spending for 2021, according to a new consensus forecast from The…
Architectural Billings Lose Ground in December 2020
Demand for design services from U.S. architecture firms took a pointed dip in December 2020, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The pace of decline during December accelerated…
Survey: General Contractors Pessimistic about 2021
Construction employment increased by 51,000 jobs in December, with gains for nonresidential as well as residential contractors, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government…
Product Monday: Outdoor Direct/Indirect Luminaires by Meteor
Meteor’s Lance series is a range of high-performing direct/indirect outdoor wall mounted luminaires that deliver up to 10,000 lumens combined, with W+RGB color changing capabilities. The Lance series suits a…
LIT Announces Winners of LIT Lighting Design Awards 2020
The LIT Lighting Design Awards was created to recognize the efforts of talented international lighting product designers and lighting implementers. LIT Awards was envisioned to celebrate creativity and innovation in…
AIA Condemns Capitol Hill Violence
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently issued a statement by Peter Exley, FAIA & Robert Ivy, FAIA condemning the violence at Capitol Hill on January 6. Their statement follows.…
Javits Center Confirms for 2021 LIGHTFAIR
The Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City has confirmed its commitment to stage the October LIGHTFAIR 2021 trade show and conference after the announcement by New York Governor…
Acuity Brands Issues 2020 State of Energy Management Report
Acuity Brands, Inc. recently released its second annual State of Energy Management report, which offers the insights and trends identified by more than 240 energy, facility, and sustainability leaders during…
Product Monday: Build Your Own Acorn by Evluma
Evluma’s Build-Your-Own Acorn is a decorative streetlight replacement solution that includes the customer’s choice of acorn globe, finial and capital fitter. This solution is designed for utilities, municipalities, facilities and…
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