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We are excited to announce the public launch of SubmittalGenerator, now available at SubmittalGenerator.com. This tool began as an internal solution we created in early 2016 to help our team produce consistent, professional submittal packages for value engineering projects. Over nearly a decade, it grew through real project experience and contractor feedback, and today we are releasing the latest version for the entire industry. SubmittalGenerator is built for contractors and material suppliers …

The new LTRI Series from Westgate Manufacturing brings a fresh approach to modern troffer design. Instead of shining light directly downward, the LTRI uses a center-mounted LED engine that reflects light upward into a shaped mesh basket. This creates a soft, uniform glow that reduces glare and improves visual comfort in classrooms, offices, healthcare facilities, and other commercial spaces. Contractors and facility teams looking for a clean, low-glare upgrade to fluorescent center-basket troffe …

Upgrading lighting in a manufacturing or industrial facility is one of the most impactful ways to improve safety, visibility, and long-term operating efficiency. The right lighting retrofit can dramatically reduce energy use, minimize maintenance costs, and make every workstation more productive. We recently published our new Manufacturing & Industrial Facility Lighting Guide , which explains how different areas of a facility such as production floors, utility rooms, and washdown areas requ …

Lighting plays a vital role in healthcare facilities. It does more than illuminate spaces. It affects how patients heal, how staff perform, and how efficiently a facility operates. To help professionals meet these specialized needs, we have released our new Healthcare Lighting Application Guide as part of our growing Applications library. Read the Healthcare Lighting Application Guide This resource was created for electrical contractors, facility managers, and building owners involved in healthc …

Lighting projects often come up unexpectedly, whether it is a last-minute replacement, a renovation deadline, or simply the need to brighten up a space fast. That is why we launched QuickShipLights.com, a new lighting store built around one simple idea: make it easy to get great lighting products shipped quickly and free anywhere in the continental United States. Visit QuickShipLights.com Why We Built QuickShipLights.com After years of helping contractors and building owners through RelightDepot …

RelightDepot is excited to announce the Halco Lighting Technologies October Promotion, featuring a wide range of high-quality LED lighting products at exceptional limited-time discounts. This promotion includes top-selling indoor and outdoor fixtures, retrofit lamps, and exit and emergency lighting solutions all designed to help you save on reliable, energy-efficient Halco products. Shop Halco Lighting Hot Buys Featured Product Categories This month’s promotion covers many of Halco’s …

Lighting retrofits are one of the fastest and most reliable ways to reduce energy costs in commercial buildings. Whether you are a contractor offering retrofit services or a building owner evaluating the potential return, understanding how to calculate ROI (Return on Investment) helps you make informed decisions. This guide reviews the key formulas you will need and walks through a real-world example of a 20,000 sq ft warehouse with 2,000 sq ft of office space, showing exactly how to estimate sa …

Modern offices look very different from those of twenty years ago. Closed rooms and fluorescent troffers have been replaced by open layouts, glass walls, and flexible work zones that need lighting to match. Today’s offices require more than brightness; they need comfort, flexibility, and efficiency. Contractors, property managers, and building owners know that poor lighting can create glare, uneven brightness, and wasted energy. The right lighting approach combines visual comfort, smart co …

Good lighting in offices does more than help people see clearly. It shapes comfort, productivity, and how welcoming a space feels. A well-lit office can boost concentration, reduce fatigue, and make teams feel more alert throughout the day. It can also improve tenant satisfaction and help building owners control energy use without compromising quality. Understanding Light Levels “Light level” refers to the illuminance on a surface, measured in foot-candles (fc) in the U.S. and lux in …

Selecting the right lighting for a high school gymnasium affects both performance and experience. Gyms host basketball, volleyball, wrestling, PE classes, assemblies, and graduations. Lighting must support athletes, protect spectator comfort, and align with school budgets. Two fixture families dominate gym projects today: UFO-style round LED high bays and Linear LED high bays. Both can achieve excellent results, yet each has unique strengths and tradeoffs. This article compares the two to help f …