Education Resources
Welcome to the Lighting Controls Academy
In keeping with its alliance with NEMA and the NEMA Academy, the Lighting Controls Association is now the Lighting Controls Academy, a NEMA coalition. The LCA remains the leader in lighting controls education. Under the “Learn” tab, you can click the “Video Courses” button for a roster of free video
Winning the Race AMERICA’S AI ACTION PLAN
The United States is in a race to achieve global dominance in artificial intelligence (AI). Whoever has the largest AI ecosystem will set global AI standards and reap broad economic and military benefits. Winning the AI race will usher in a new golden age of human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and
America’s Talent Strategy: Building the Workforce for the Golden Age
President Trump has set a bold economic strategy to reindustrialize America, dominate the artificial intelligence (AI) frontier, and reclaim control over the levers of national prosperity. Achieving this vision requires a workforce system capable of propelling American workers into high-wage careers, upholding the dignity of hard work, and delivering the
Decoding California’s Title 24, Part 6
Commercial building energy codes regulate the design of nonresidential buildings to minimize energy consumption. While the majority of U.S. states adopt model codes and standards, the State of California developed its own code: Title 24, Part 6 of the state’s Building Standards Code. The latest version was released in 2025
NEMRA Lighting and IES Partner to Launch Lighting Educational Curriculum
NEMRA Lighting and IES say this new virtual learning pathway bridges the lighting knowledge gap. To meet the growing demand for comprehensive lighting education and skills development, the platform builds on lighting and controls expertise while preparing participants for broader industry certifications. KEY TAKEAWAYS The curriculum features four progressive levels,
Powering the Future: Insights on the Growing Electrification Market
As electricity demand continues to grow, the electrical distribution industry is uniquely positioned to help lead the transformation of the energy landscape with the services, materials, and solutions needed to support its customers and drive progress. To help members navigate this shift, NAED’s Education & Research Foundation, in partnership with Ducker Carlisle,
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Sabin’s LINEAR Series Illuminates Spaces While Absorbing Unwanted Sound
This modular acoustic lighting system features a choice of two profiles and several optional integrations for ultimate flexibility. Sabin’s LINEAR series is a modular acoustic lighting system that shapes both the visual and auditory character of a space. It features two distinct profiles: STANDARD — SABIN a classic, thin baffle,
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LIGHTING PICKS from Electrical Contractor
Subscription – Electrical Contractor Magazine Lighting Affects Hospital Workers’ Well-Being by Katie Kuehner-Hebert LED-to-LED Upgrades: Benefits, rebates and other considerations by Craig DiLouie Better Lighting Benefits Workers Returning to the Office by Lori Lovely Adhering to a New Code: Notable changes come to California by Craig DiLouie DLC Introduces
Humanoid Robots in the Construction Industry: A Future Vision
General-purpose robots could be useful in a range of construction activities, from moving heavy concrete blocks to welding and plumbing. Although these robots come in various forms, humanoids—those that resemble people in size and shape—attract the most attention. Humanoids are still relatively early in development, but they could potentially transform
6 Defining Manufacturing Trends of 2026 by Bernard Marr
In 2026, focus is shifting from excitement over what AI can do in manufacturing to a more mature, considered understanding of what human-machine collaboration should look like in practice. Industries that gained first-mover advantage by adopting cognitive, connected processes are developing a deeper awareness of the challenges, complexities and cultural