Category: Article
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A Conversation with Alex Eldred
An interview with our new Lighting Designer ‘Alex Eldred’ What aspects of the role are you most excited about? I’m looking forward to building a relationship with all the customers and being able to show them the skills I have picked up in my 6 years in the industry. I’m also looking forward to the…
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Case Study: Nottinghamshire Police Headquarters
The Brief As part of the ambitious project to construct a new three storey building on the site of the existing Police headquarters at Sherwood Lodge in Arnold that will be now home to both Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. LPS were called upon by Gleeds to develop a lighting scheme for…
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A Conversation with Matt Clark
What aspects of the role are you most excited about? Working in product development it’s the buzz you get from designing a product that customers are excited about and want to buy. Seeing something come from paper to life is very fulfilling. Having worked for some major UK brands I hope that I can bring…
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How to light Multi-use Games Areas (MUGA)
Not to be confused with the person who steals handbags, multi-use games areas (MUGAs) present one of the greatest challenges in sports lighting; and our experience has shown, like most things in life, planning and preparation are key to achieving a system that works for players, spectators, and our natural surroundings. MUGAs are important community…
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LPS Shortlisted in Mansfield & Ashfield 2020 Business Awards 2021
It is with great pleasure that we announce that we have been shortlisted in not just one but two categories in the Mansfield & Ashfield 2020 Business Awards 2021. This time in the Business of the Year and the Entrepreneurial Spirit categories. Company Director Matthew Harding comments, “Following last year’s success, this is such an…
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A Conversation with Violet Staples–Denholm
Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of welcoming Violet Staples-Denholm to the LPS family. Violet is our Distributions Sales Coordinator, supporting our newly established network of sales agents as part of a growth strategy within the wholesaler sector. We thought we would get to know her better: You have worked for some major outdoor…
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Team LPS takes on the UK’s Fastest-selling Triathlon
As fathers across the country get ready for a day of pampering and appreciation, on Sunday 20th June (Father’s Day), Team Lighting Project Solutions will be limbering up to compete in the Outlaw Half Nottingham Triathlon. Since its inaugural year in 2013, Outlaw Half Nottingham has become a must-do event for athletes of all ability levels. Its…
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How to get to grips with IK and IP ratings
IP and IK are ratings of protection. What they are can sometimes get muddled, so here we provide a quick overview and guide for what you should be looking out for when selecting a luminaire. Let’s start with IP ratings. IP is an acronym for “Ingress Protection.” Think moisture and water protection for your luminaire. …
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How to Light with Floodlights
Floodlights are the all-rounder of outdoor lighting. They are the perfect candidate for virtually all outdoor applications that require directional illumination over a defined zone, on a budget. You can spot floodlights in various locations, from car parks to sports grounds, providing area lighting, accent lighting, or task lighting. What’s more, they are ideal…
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Made in Britain or Assembled in Britain
Have you noticed how many manufacturers have recently donned the ‘Made in Britain’ marque? It would appear that we are now one of a minority of lighting manufacturers not to sign up. In this article, we discuss why we haven’t jumped on the bandwagon and the results of a recent LinkedIn poll, initiated by our…
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Five Things to Remember When Lighting with LED Wall Packs
Who doesn’t love a good old LED wall pack (also known as a wall luminaire)? We often see them on the outside facing walls of buildings; used for perimeter lighting and to illuminate areas used by vehicles and pedestrians. Due to their efficiency, they are fantastic for security lighting and emergency lighting where light is…
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How To Choose Outdoor Lighting for Coastal Environments
When choosing a light fitting for seaside locations; coastal streetlighting, piers, or promenades, it’s worth noting that not all waterproof luminaires will be up to the job. Besides the usual outdoor lighting criteria such as IP rating, light distribution, and environmental considerations such as increased windage, the coastline throws some additional complexities. For example,…
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How To Select The Right CCT For Your Scheme
Colour Temperature: the standard method for measuring the colour of light emitted from a lamp, in Kelvin (K) For a relatively new concept, there is a lot of controversy surrounding the ‘right colour temperature’ for a scheme (we didn’t need to worry when we just had filament lamps). Too blue correlating with perceived issues of…
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How to Light Car Parks
Are you confused about car park lighting? Finding it hard to choose a product in a saturated marketplace? (they all look alike right?) Then grab a cuppa and take a quick read of our helpful car park lighting guide. Car parks are an essential part of our infrastructure. There is a legal obligation to maintain…
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How to Light Warehouses and Distributions Centres
3 tips for exterior lighting When implementing smart lighting solutions within warehouses, factories and distribution centres the safety and wellbeing of the people that use the space is obviously paramount. Our first thoughts are often on the interior of the scheme, however, the exterior is equally important; after all, it’s the first place users encounter…