Business Lessons from the Garden
In today’s fast paced, always on, adrenaline junkie society, we could all probably benefit from a Zen moment or two… I have discovered mine in my garden. From the minute I set foot in this coveted space, I instantly feel clarity of focus, simplicity of intention, and a deeply rooted connection to just about everything. […]
3D Modeling puts contractors in their best light
When a contractor presents 3-D design images of how the selected lights and fixtures will look within a given environment to a potential customer, he can claim ownership of the design. This gives him value and differentiation against the competition, who likely don’t have 12 pages of 3-D renderings of how the lighting choices are […]
Concern Spreading over Approaching Illinois Lien Law Change
The signing of Illinois legislation by Gov. Bruce Rauner this summer that alters its mechanic’s lien law at the behest of property owners is not going over well with contractors and suppliers who are bracing for dominos to fall and costly problems to arise. One Illinois-based credit veteran called it a win primarily for banks […]
New Adjustable rings from Orbit Industries:
Orbit’s patented adjustable rings are an installers’ top choice as the adjustment screws are found on the outside corners rather than the inside. This allows for the installer to have the wiring device on the ring before or after installation. For more details watch their new video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6jSMLbQ_i4
New Simple Support Bracket from Orbit Industries:
Watch their video for more details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CYuTa3hEZ4 The SSB is the 1st Stud Bracket System in the market which allows for the box assembly to be snapped onto the bracket in the field and adjusted before being tek screwed in. There is no other stud bracket system that allows the installer to do so.
Watts Up? How to Convert Watts to Lumens
With the proliferation of LED lamps, how do you equate your existing incandescent 60W lamp to an appropriate LED screw-in replacement lamp? First look at the language to assist in getting to an “apples-to-apples” comparison. Watts measure the amount of energy required to light products or how much power a bulb uses, whereas lumens measure […]