Notes on product selection, connected lighting, project planning, and facility performance.
A lighting specifier shares hard-learned lessons on why chasing low prices backfires—especially with commercial projects. Told through real mistakes with IC Lights, Bellhop lamps, and even a casino spotlight disaster.
2026-06-01 by Clara Whitmore
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