Today in Lighting — Friday, July 24, 2026
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The AIA/Deltek ABI remained negative in June, extending the industry’s historic downturn to 41 months. While billings improved slightly, shrinking backlogs and ongoing economic uncertainty continue to pressure architecture firms and future project pipelines.
Recolight has announced speakers for Circular Lighting Live 2026, a one-day London conference exploring circular economy strategies, low-carbon lighting, sustainability legislation, and innovative design. The event also features an exhibition and the Build Back Better Awards. Details on designinglightingglobal.com.
IES Philadelphia honored four students with 2026 Lighting Education Scholarships during its Philaments Awards Dinner, recognizing future lighting industry leaders with merit-based scholarships and awards supporting careers in lighting and design.
Villa 66 at Resorts World Las Vegas showcases a fully integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE) lighting system, combining tunable and color-changing fixtures with centralized controls to deliver a seamless, customizable luxury hospitality experience. See the full project on designinglighting.com.
Yesterday the Dow dropped 507 points, NASDAQ was down 553, but Dialight gained 35 British pounds or 8%.