Posts by Andrew Ghilino
FSG Smart Buildings Wins Two Partner Leadership Awards
We are thrilled to announce that FSG Smart Buildings has been recognized with two Partner Excellence and Achievement Awards by Lynxspring. Award winners were announced during Lynxspring’s Forward Together Partner Conference held from October 23-25, 2023 The Lynxspring awards recognize some of the most innovative and impactful individuals and organizations in the building automation and…
Read MoreFSG Acquires Lighting Management, Inc.
As FSG continues its mission to expand and grow as an institution, we are pleased to announce our latest strategic move – the acquisition of Lighting Management, Inc. (LMI). LMI is headquartered in Valley Cottage, New York, with additional offices in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. LMI brings a wealth of expertise in lighting services,…
Read MoreThe Top 50 Electrical Contractors: 2023 Rankings
FSG lands in the Top 20 once again! Every year, Electrical Construction and Maintenance Magazine (EC&M) releases its Top 50 rankings for the best electrical contractors working in the United States. Once again, FSG was ranked in the top 20, as the number 19 electrical contractor in the U.S. See the top 50 electrical contractor…
Read MoreFSG Supports City of Dallas Smart City Pilot Project
Award-Winning Red Cloud Neighborhood Project Claims Top Global Honor for 2023 According to a City of Dallas press release, the city was the big winner when the 2023 Smart 50 Awards were announced earlier this year. The awards recognize the top 50 “smart cities” projects around the world in a given year, and this year…
Read MorePrivate School Leaders: Are Facility Challenges Keeping You From Doing What You Love?
Across the country today, private school enrollment data reflects a clear trend. Since 2020 and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, private schools are seeing more parents and prospective students touring their facilities and asking questions about moving away from public schools. With the worst of the pandemic behind us, one might expect to see…
Read MoreLED Sports Lighting: Your Stadium’s MVP
Lighting and Controls That Deliver Your Goals With this year’s MLB season in full swing, one thing is already clear for baseball fans: 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 nothing like the experience of…
Read MoreDon’t Let Poor Court Lighting Leave You in a Pickle
Are you the only person in America who hasn’t heard about Pickleball? The fine folks over at USA Pickleball want to change that! That’s right. Pickleball has a national governing body, official rules, official tournaments, and official rankings. Pickleball is the real deal, as far as legitimate sports go, and you can bet the elite…
Read MoreTop 150 Electrical Distributors in 2023: FSG Once Again Makes the List
Every year, Electrical Wholesaling Magazine publishes an article listing the Top 150 Electrical Distributors in the United States. This list takes into consideration factors such as sales-per-employee, revenue, and company acquisitions. Once again, FSG has made the list. The article pointed out that despite a rough three years, the nation’s top electrical distributors seem to…
Read MoreFSG’s Leon Mowadia Discusses the Importance of Manufacturer Relationships in tED Magazine
FSG’s Chief Operating Officer for Distribution, Leon Mowadia, was the subject of a recent feature article in tED Magazine, the lighting distribution industry’s leading North American publication. In the May 2023 edition, Mowadia was included in a “Business Focus” article that discussed the importance of solid manufacturer relationships in the lighting distribution industry. In the…
Read MoreThe #1 Consideration for Critical Infrastructure Facilities: Finding the Right Electrical Contractor
Sections: All across the country, there are facilities, and then there are facilities. Some facilities have been designated as critical infrastructure, and are subject to stricter building codes and regulations than other facilities. Generally speaking, whenever a facility is involved in the business of public health and safety, our government recognizes that the stakes are…
Read MoreFSG Makes the Case for Single-Source Facility Optimization at Indoor Ag-Con 2023
FSG was proud to attend and participate in the 10th Annual Indoor Ag-Con Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada last week. The explosive growth of both the event and the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry it supports was reflected in record numbers of exhibitors and attendees. The sparkling Caesars Forum was the venue for this year’s…
Read MoreWhen “Leaving the Lights On” Gets Ridiculous
A recent NBC News report brought attention to problems with the lighting in a Massachusetts High School. Since 2021, more than 7,000 lights have been on non-stop following a software failure within the lighting control system at Minnechaug Regional High School. The high school’s troubles even made their way into a humorous “Weekend Update” segment…
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