TRAINING: How to Design a Lighting Control System by C. Webster Marsh and Craig DiLouie
Based on EE105: Lighting Control System Design, a new course in the Lighting Controls Association’s Education Express program provides detailed information about designing an effective lighting control solution. In Part 1 of this Lighting Controls System Design series, we learned about key documentation including the Content Intent Narrative (CIN), Sequence of Operations (SOO), and Owner Project Requirements (OPR). The next step in design development in Part 2, is to turn these requirements and conceptual design into a realized design. In Part 3 of this series on how to design a lighting control system, we will discuss installation and post-occupancy. You will learn about bidding, responding to questions from installers, reviewing submittals and defending your design, following-through with the installation of the equipment, functional testing, training essential staff, and ultimately ensuring the owner is satisfied. How to Design a Lighting Control System
Research and Markets has published the 18thedition of its United States Lighting Fixtures Market report for 2024. The seven-chapter report states that while the market slowed to pre-COVID-19 levels in 2024, estimates show market expansion is expected for the next two calendar years due to an expected increase in construction of non-residential projects. The analysis covers topics such as basic data and trends, the U.S. market structure, demand determinants and insights into international trade. For example, the report indicates that China continues to be the largest lighting fixture import partner of the U.S. while imports from Canada, Cambodia, Mexico and Vietnam are also significant. Lighting brands such Acuity, LEDvance, Signify and Zumbotel along with many others are included in the analysis. To find the full report, visit: