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Planning an Industrial Lighting Retrofit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Facility Managers and Contractors

Planning an Industrial Lighting Retrofit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Facility Managers and Contractors

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 …
November 1, 2025 Ray De Varona
New Healthcare Lighting Application Guide: Creating Safer, Brighter Medical Environments

New Healthcare Lighting Application Guide: Creating Safer, Brighter Medical Environments

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 …
October 24, 2025 Ray De Varona
How to Calculate the Return on Investment for Lighting Retrofit Projects

How to Calculate the Return on Investment for Lighting Retrofit Projects

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 …
October 12, 2025 Ray De Varona
Top Five Options For Lighting Today's Office Spaces

Top Five Options For Lighting Today's Office Spaces

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 Closed rooms and fluorescent troffers have been replaced by open layouts, glass walls, and flexible work zones that need lighting to match.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 …
October 8, 2025 Ray De Varona
Recommended Office Light Levels

Recommended Office Light Levels

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 …
October 7, 2025 Ray De Varona
Introducing Easy Extended Payment Terms for Material Purchases

Introducing Easy Extended Payment Terms for Material Purchases

At RelightDepot, we’re invested in your success.  When your business grows, we grow.  And when you struggle with construction payment cycles that require you to pay for materials before you’ve been paid for the work, everyone is impacted.  We believe contractors should start expecting more from their suppliers and we're prepared to provide our customers with the support they need. That’s why I’m excited to announce our game-changing extended payment terms program through our partnership with Bil …
September 17, 2020 Ray De Varona