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Underlighting can make a space feel dim and unsafe, while overlighting wastes energy and increases glare. For contractors, facility managers, and building owners alike, having a quick way to estimate how many lumens a space needs is useful during early planning. A common rule of thumb is to combine square footage with target foot-candle levels to estimate total light output for a room, warehouse, or office. This guide explains the method, provides practical foot-candle ranges, and shows how to t …

Choosing between high bay and low bay lighting is one of the most common decisions in commercial and industrial projects, and one of the most costly to get wrong. Warehouses, manufacturing facilities, gyms, retail spaces, and storage areas all rely on overhead lighting, but ceiling height and fixture design play a much bigger role than many people realize. When the wrong type of bay light is installed, the result is often uneven illumination, glare, dark spots on the floor, and higher energy cos …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …