For many, Thursday’s cold front was, well, a breath of fresh air. It certainly put an end to the oppressive heat and humidity. I overheard a number of people saying they hoped the storms would “clear the air.” I grew up hearing people say that too, but I’ve come to learn that it doesn’t always. … Read more
MGM Resorts International has implemented an innovative wireless control network at its Mandalay Bay Convention Center to digitize more than 1,600 light fixtures covering approximately 1 million square feet of floor space across six exhibit halls. Current, powered by GE, installed its Daintree wireless controls network to reduce the amount of supplemental lighting required for major trade … Read more
Grieving,mother,calls,for,lighting,and,barriers,at,Cork,qua A grieving mother has called for lighting and barriers to be installed at a Cork city quay where her son tragically drowned last year. Ciaran Fitzgerald was walking home after a night out when he stumbled at Horgan’s Quay and fell into the river at high tide, causing him to drown. The 33-year-old often … Read more
Every Melbourne state school will be audited amid concerns some cleaners have had their pay cut and are struggling to do their job. Education Minister James Merlino announced the audit after The Age revealed parents were complaining about dirty schools and some cleaners were being paid less following a controversial state government overhaul of school cleaning. More … Read more
Starting Smart City journeys with connected lighting. While a discussion around implementing Smart City initiatives can often get city planners and managers excited about the opportunities that technology can enable, the budget available is often the biggest stumbling block to getting started. However, the desire to move a nation (or region or city) higher up … Read more
CLEVER ASSOCIATION BELGRAVIA HOUSE PROJECT FEATURING LIGHTING CONTROLLED BY LUTRON HOMEWORKS QS Lighting may not be as high as priority as entertainment or automation for some, but with margins attractive it is an increasingly lucrative business for those willing to make the investment in training. Charlotte Ashley learns more from those involved with high level … Read more
Street LED Project (Photo: Times Record News/file photo) The move will also reduce the production of chemicals in the environment including elimination of more than 2,386 tons of carbon dioxide, 1,446 pounds of sulfur dioxide and 2,328 pounds of nitrogen oxides. Wichita Falls has worked with Ameresco previously for other energy-efficiency projects, most notably a $16-million … Read more
Internet-connected devices are known for having their fair share of security issues—especially when it comes to cameras. But here’s a new one: the BBC reported this week that a smart home security camera started sending video clips to the wrong person. The BBC first caught wind of the problem shortly after one of its employees purchased an internet-enabled … Read more
ALPHA Technical Services (ATS) has to be one of the most diversified and specialized operations in the Quala portfolio. It also is one of the largest in physical size. Acquired by Quala in mid-2017, ATS occupies a roughly 30-acre site in Pasadena, Texas. The facility cleans a wide variety of transport equipment, including tank trailers, … Read more
County of Grande Prairie Council has approved borrowing $1.9-million for what is being called an enhanced ditch cleaning program. This would see topsoil that was washed into the ditches during flooding dug up and put back onto farmer’s fields. Public Works Director Dale VanVolkingburgh says they hope will help prevent future flooding in these areas. “(During) the … Read more