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Posts filed under: Lighting
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Modern Classroom Lighting
11th, April 2012
Modern classrooms are now inviting and inspiring environments which are designed to provide a first class educational experience for children and to make them keen and enthusiastic to learn. There are many different aspects and elements of design that need to be considered when designing a classroom and they all combine to make the room …
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The Importance Of Energy Efficiency In Lighting
2nd, April 2012
These days technology has advanced to such levels that operating systems can control the temperature and security of buildings on an automated level. Now, the same is true with lighting. More and more people are discovering that LED’s (light emitting diodes) are a more energy efficient and longer lasting option than standard, fluorescent bulbs. One …
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Lighting
11th, December 2011
Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, one important factor which can affect everything is lighting. Lighting systems play a pivotal role in different areas and environments. One important area in which the lighting needs to be done properly is your workplace or office building. In order for you to be able to work …
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76% of Companies Concerned About Rising Energy Costs
8th, December 2011
Following the results of a new survey, The Carbon Trust has launched a business to help UK companies reduce their energy costs. The government-created organisation last month asked 500 individuals from companies with between 50 and 500 employees for their views on energy prices, and their responses led to the establishment of the new Carbon …
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How Getting the Light Right in Education Can Help Bring Success and Save Money
30th, November 2011
With the half-term break now over, millions of students have returned to schools, colleges and universities across the country. Their performances can be enhanced in a number of ways, one of which is through the installation of good lighting equipment in educational institutions. Poor lighting hinders students who have bad vision, and also encourages bad …
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Lighting Control in Hospitals
30th, November 2011
Lives are at stake every day in hospitals, and a primary concern for staff and patients is not only the reliability of the equipment used in hospitals, but the lighting used also. Modern lighting control systems are being introduced into hospitals, and they help conserve energy so more can be used where it is needed; …
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A Bright Idea: Light Ergonomics in the Workplace
30th, November 2011
The fact that poor lighting can be a cause of eyestrain, headaches and fatigue is common knowledge, but surprisingly few workplaces actually devote enough time and effort to considering the ergonomics of light. Lighting in offices is often much brighter than needs be, resulting in concerns over employee health as well as the environmental considerations …
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Plug and Play Wiring System
30th, November 2011
A plug and play wiring system is a staple for the every day run of the mill electrical contractor for its unique nature of being prefabricated off-site. Plug and Play such systems were developed to reduce the quantity of work needed to be done on-site rather than collating the individual components for a particular task …
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Lighting Control
30th, November 2011
Effective lighting control can produce a working environment that’s not only pleasant to be in but cost effective too. By reducing the unnecessary consumption of power through inappropriate lighting, your business can save money as well as reducing your carbon footprint. This is also beneficial for Mobile workstations where there are occasions where no personnel …
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Prefabricated Wiring Systems
30th, November 2011
Prefabricated wiring systems are now widely preferred over traditional methods as a means of electrical installation. Because the wires have been pre-tested, and because it’s merely a case of re-assembling your custom designed wiring system on its arrival, the fitting time is greatly reduced. Our ‘Ceiling Plus’ prefabricated wiring system is simple and easy to …
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