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Hottest Lighting Trends for Spring 2025
Hottest Lighting Trends for Spring 2025
We’re already more than a quarter of the way through 2025 (where is the time going?), moving into one of my personal favorite months of the year: April! The changing... Read more...
When Should You Start Saving for Retirement as a Built Environment Professional?
When Should You Start Saving for Retirement as a Built Environment Professional?
You’re knee-deep in your trade, hustling hard, getting your hands dirty while getting that sweet, sweet paycheck. Whether you’re wiring up an entire building as an electrician, laying pipes as... Read more...
How to Turn Your Home from Boring to Bright with Layered Lighting
How to Turn Your Home from Boring to Bright with Layered Lighting
Lately, I’ve been on an interior design kick—one that might be a little dangerous for my wallet. Between YouTube rabbit holes and endless Pinterest scrolling, I’ve been searching for ways... Read more...
10 Jobs You Can Transition to After Retiring as an Electrician (And How Much You Can Make)
10 Jobs You Can Transition to After Retiring as an Electrician (And How Much You Can Make)
After decades of hard work as an electrician, you’re probably thinking 'Ow, my back!" But after that you might be thinking "what's next?" Luckily, there are a ton of career... Read more...
How to Calculate Lumens per Square Foot for Commercial Spaces
How to Calculate Lumens per Square Foot for Commercial Spaces
When it comes to lighting your commercial space—whether it's a warehouse, a showroom, or a retail shop—getting the right amount of light is crucial. Too little, and your space feels... Read more...
Could Vietnam Be the Next Big Manufacturing Hub?
Could Vietnam Be the Next Big Manufacturing Hub?
Pick up something—anything in your general vicinity and check the manufacturing sticker. Odds are it says “Made in China” or “Made in India”. This has been the case since the... Read more...
How to Engage with Customers and Grow your Business.
How to Engage with Customers and Grow your Business.
You know what I absolutely despise? When I call my bank (or any business for that matter) and I get a machine on the other end of the line. Nothing... Read more...
How to Future-Proof Your Business Amidst Supply Chain Uncertainty
How to Future-Proof Your Business Amidst Supply Chain Uncertainty
If you're an electrical contractor, you’ve probably noticed—it’s getting more expensive to do business. Tariffs are driving up the cost of copper wire, circuit breakers, and transformers, and suppliers are passing... Read more...
How Will the Tariffs Affect the Electrical Industry?
How Will the Tariffs Affect the Electrical Industry?
On February 5th, the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) sent out an important alert to its members, raising concerns about the potential impact of new tariffs proposed by President Trump.... Read more...
The Doomsday Clock Just Changed – Here's Why?
The Doomsday Clock Just Changed – Here's Why?
If you’ve ever heard the term “Doomsday Clock” and brushed it off as something out of a sci-fi movie, you’re not alone. The Doomsday Clock is a metaphorical clock that... Read more...
Is Light Pollution Worse Than You Think?
Is Light Pollution Worse Than You Think?
Next time you step outside at night, take a moment to look around. Notice how the stars are barely visible and how the glow from streetlights and buildings washes out... Read more...
How Proper Street Lighting Prevents Accidents
How Proper Street Lighting Prevents Accidents
When you think about staying safe on the road, what comes to mind? Seat belts? Speed limits? Airbags? One thing that's often overlooked, though, is something right in front of... Read more...
Does Lighting Matter in Retail?
Does Lighting Matter in Retail?
Have you ever been in a store that's so bright and blinding that it feels like you're being interrogated? Or one that's so dimly lit that you can hardly read... Read more...
How to Properly Dispose of Electrical Waste
How to Properly Dispose of Electrical Waste
Growing up, we had a drawer in my kitchen that we affectionately called the “trash drawer” and it was where we would stuff anything and everything that didn’t have a... Read more...
Lighting Advancements in Professional Sports
Lighting Advancements in Professional Sports
When we think of sports, lighting is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But believe it or not, the quality of lighting can make a huge difference... Read more...
Super Bowl Sunday and the History of Stadium Lighting
Super Bowl Sunday and the History of Stadium Lighting
Along with 200 million Americans, I’ll be tuning in to watch Super Bowl LIX on Sunday. And while this is mostly because I bleed green like every other Philly-born sports... Read more...
Why Does Blue Light Make my Eyes Hurt?
Why Does Blue Light Make my Eyes Hurt?
Have you ever found yourself squinting at your phone screen late at night, wondering why your eyes feel like they're on fire? Unfortunately, it’s not just because of your allergies.... Read more...
How Long Do LEDs Really Last?
How Long Do LEDs Really Last?
The humble light bulb has undergone a pretty dramatic transformation over the years. Do you remember incandescent bulbs with their warm glow and the flickering sound they made on their... Read more...
Why Isn’t my Dusk to Dawn Bulb Working?
Why Isn’t my Dusk to Dawn Bulb Working?
So, you bought yourself a shiny new Dusk to Dawn bulb from Sunco and you’re ready to bring that sweet automatic light-on, light-off magic to your space. Unfortunately, it's not... Read more...
Is Parking Infrastructure Ready for the EV Boom?
Is Parking Infrastructure Ready for the EV Boom?
If you’re driving on the highway, odds are, you’ve seen your fair share of Tesla’s and other electric vehicles (living in LA, I can’t go more than a block without... Read more...
5 Sunco Resolutions for the New Year
5 Sunco Resolutions for the New Year
I don’t know about you, but I love New Year’s resolutions. I have always found it encouraging that every 365 or so days, people decide that it’s time to change... Read more...
A Light-Centered History of the New Years Eve Ball Drop
A Light-Centered History of the New Years Eve Ball Drop
Every year, millions of people flock to Time’s Square in New York City to watch the iconic ball drop, a tradition that has become synonymous with ringing in the New... Read more...
How to Change Out the Tombstones in a T8 Light Fixture
How to Change Out the Tombstones in a T8 Light Fixture
When replacing or upgrading the tombstones (socket components) in a T8 tube light fixture, it’s important to understand how to properly handle the installation and what types of components are... Read more...
Holiday Traditions Explained: Christmas Lights Edition
Holiday Traditions Explained: Christmas Lights Edition
As Christmas approaches, millions of Americans will partake in the yearly tradition of pulling a tangled mess of lights out of their closets and hanging them over roofs, across walls,... Read more...