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LightFair 2022: What We Saw, What We Learned
Last week, FSG team members from across the country met in Las Vegas for the premier annual commercial lighting trade show and conference, LightFair. This year’s conference marked an official return to the west coast version of the event following a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the show did not disappoint! The venue was…
Read MoreDon’t Let “The Day After” Sneak Up on You
As the summer begins, so does hurricane season and an increased risk for severe storms. For facility owners in southern, mid-Atlantic, and northeastern states, the threat posed by that once-in-a-lifetime storm is real, and it has the potential to knock your business completely offline for an extended period of time. Whenever dangerous weather approaches, the…
Read MoreOptimizing Your Business (And Your Next Meal) With the Industrial Internet of Things
Long Ago in a Previous Century… It seems strange to think back to a time when the internet was only one thing, one experience. You logged on, you exchanged information, and then you logged out. Most folks today probably have a clear idea of what it means to log on to the internet. Ask them…
Read MoreSchool May Be Out, But Campus Work is In
With teachers and students away on summer break, custodians, maintenance professionals, and administrators begin the frantic race to clean and fix everything that broke during the school year.
Read MoreTime, Money, and Safety: LED High Bay Lighting Delivers All Three
When the Early Bird Just Turns on the Lights It is not rare to hear about a supervisor or foreman showing up to work early every day. When you’re the boss, there are always plenty of details to check on before the workday even begins. Sometimes those early-morning quiet moments are extremely productive. Many business…
Read MoreLet EV Charging Put Your Parking Lot to Work for Your Business
Business owners understand that success depends on managing the changes that never seem to stop. Just when things start running smoothly… that’s the time to look out for the curveball. Maybe it is a supply issue, or perhaps something has happened to demand. It could be that trends have shifted or evolved in a way…
Read MoreElectric Vehicles Go Mainstream With Arrival of Electric Pickup Trucks
Last month, on April 26, Ford Motor Company introduced the all-new F-150 electric pickup truck. Within a matter of a few days, the automaker announced that the 2022 model year production run had already sold out. With a starting price point of $39,974, the new F-150 Lightning was an immediate hit with consumers. Perhaps the…
Read MorePublic Schools Turn to Co-Ops to Meet Sustainability Goals
Energy Savings Are a Priority for School Districts Everywhere K-12 campus facilities are at the forefront of sustainability initiatives this year, with rising energy costs and widely available energy-saving technologies serving as hot topics at school board meetings across the country. Energy management and building automation solutions are among the primary technologies school administrators are…
Read MoreFSG Helps Veterans Transition From Service Into Great Careers
In 1973, when the United States eliminated the military draft, our country became a nation completely dependent on volunteers to step up and serve. Ever since, through good times and bad over the past 50 years, our country has been defended by people who voluntarily accepted that challenge. During this year’s Military Appreciation Month, we…
Read MoreCome Work for a Top 20 Electrical Contractor
Each year, the widely-respected industry magazine Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M) publishes its list of the Top 50 electrical contractors at work today. In every issue, EC&M provides insight on electrical systems, products, solutions, and technologies being used in commercial, industrial, and institutional building applications. With its annual Top 50 list, the magazine takes a…
Read MoreModern Sports Lighting Makes the Magic Come Alive
Welcome Back to Nights Under the Lights MLB opening day took place last week, and already one thing is clear: no matter who wins it all this season, it’s great to be back under the lights for America’s favorite pastime. There’s magic in the game, and there’s an unmatched thrill that takes place every time…
Read MoreLet Utility Rebates and Incentives Give Your Business a Lift
Rebates today are designed to be used on bigger, broader projects that promote more long term economic and environmental sustainability.
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