CE Pro Lighting Controls & Fixtures Deep Dive report reveals integrators rake in median $36K from projects, including $21K for controls and $15K for fixtures jobs, with more growth anticipated this year.
Arlen Schweiger
Arlen Schweiger is Editor-in-Chief of CE Pro and former managing editor of sister publications Commercial Integrator and Security Sales & Integration. Arlen contributes installation features, business profiles, manufacturer news and product reviews.
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Custom integrators have attracted clients for years with names that include Audio, Sound, Stereo, Video, and more. Should some of these names evolve to include lighting now?
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Featuring a new design concept, expanded SKUs of ADI/Snap One exclusive brands, and other benefits, ADI/Snap One’s Omaha, Neb., location recently celebrated its grand opening.
Women in Consumer Technology (WiCT) Awards Luncheon Tickets Now Available
Being held at CEDIA Expo for the first time, tickets can now be purchased for the Sept. 5 Annual WiCT Legacy Awards Luncheon at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
URC Brings Hisense into Total Control Ecosystem
Smart big-screen display manufacturer Hisense can now be controlled and integrated into certified dealers’ URC home control platform with other subsystems.
CE Pro 100 See Great Potential in 2025
Despite a rough 2024, this year’s roster of CE Pro 100 high-revenue integrators overwhelmingly anticipates major gains in 2025.
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Collaboration between Lelch Audio Video and Joy Martin Architecture results in an artful blend of design and technology for homeowner.
2nd Smart Home Day on Capitol Hill Talks Tariffs, CEDIA Channel Importance
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