by Industry Announcement | Aug 21, 2026 | The Spec/Newsletter
From “bamboozle” and red pajamas to the infamous red Volvo, former student Dean Brockob shared the stories, humor and heart behind David DiLaura’s lasting influence as an educator. Discover why his 80th birthday celebration felt less like an industry gathering and...
by Industry Announcement | Jul 15, 2026 | The Spec/Newsletter
View this email in your browser. July 15, 2026 SDA Lighting and Controls surprised its entire staff with a scavenger hunt that ended in a company-wide reveal — CEO Melissa Deutsch Stein had just made every eligible employee an owner through a new ESOP. Read how SDA...
by Industry Announcement | May 12, 2026 | The Spec/Newsletter
May 12, 2026 Christopher Knowlton, CEO of the IALD, discusses the rapid evolution of lighting design, highlighting industry growth, talent shortages, and increasing global reach. He also explores how AI, shifting workflows, and business pressures are reshaping the...
by Industry Announcement | Mar 18, 2026 | The Spec/Newsletter
View this email in your browser. March 18, 2026 At Light + Building 2026, IES CEO Colleen Harper outlined a quiet but meaningful turnaround. After years of reliance on LightFair, IES has diversified—growing membership, strengthening education, and turning its IES...
by Industry Announcement | Jan 20, 2026 | The Spec/Newsletter
View this email in your browser. January 20, 2026 Standing on the tiers, the tower glowed. The sky lit up. Everything suggested success. Then the team crossed Sheikh Zayed Road, and much of the lighting effect simply disappeared. When designing the lighting for the...