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ILP How To Brilliant series continues with Liz West
Acclaimed artist Liz West is confirmed as the next speaker for How To Be Brilliant, the lighting industry’s only event series designed to attract students, interns, apprentices, and new entrants to the lighting profession.
Work in street lighting? Had a Freedom of Information request? Here is the ILP’s advice
Several ILP members working within local authorities are receiving Freedom of Information requests relating to street lighting assets, budgets and adaptive lighting: dimming and switching off.
Latest educational CPD sessions to help the lighting community announced by ILP
The Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP) today revealed plans for the coming weeks to provide hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for lighting engineers, designers, students and consultants.
The ILP launches latest online training course: Fundamental Street Lighting.
This latest course from the ILP is for street lighting engineers old and new, asset managers, trainees, apprentices and all those involved in street lighting maintenance.
ILP recommends professional approach to public street lighting policy
We are in a time of considerable debate regarding street lighting and public safety. Many councils are questioning decisions made to dim street lighting or switch them off for part of the night; a practice known as ‘adaptive lighting’. The Institution of Lighting...
Brand new document from the ILP: GN12 The Smart Column
This document has been published to help those developing, planning, constructing or managing attachments to lighting columns.
Straightforward way announced for ILP members to apply for CSCS cards
Most people in construction are familiar with Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards. It’s the card that provides proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do on site.
State of the nation 2020 street lighting survey
In 2020 UK Roads Liaison Group, through UK Lighting and Technology Group, produced a ‘State of the Nation Street Lighting Survey’. It carries information about the numbers of assets under maintenance, the mix of lamp types and progress in LED lighting roll-out. In addition, the report outlines policies for part night lighting and dimming.
BS5489 Good Practice – the latest online course from the ILP
The new online BS5489 Good Practice course is now available for those involved in road lighting design and policy makers.
ILP are pleased to announce new Vice President Local Authority
Michala Medcalf who has been appointed to the voluntary role, began her lighting career in 2000 and is currently a Street Lighting Manager for Derby Council.
Women in Lighting – Global Gathering
An online event to celebrate International Women’s Day that features a selection of themed sessions: Inspiration, Project, Action and Social.
Latest online training course from the ILP – Understanding Obtrusive Light
Artificial light provides many benefits but if not properly considered, designed and installed can result in a range of issues including but not limited to obtrusive light, sky glow, adverse effects on fauna and flora and potentially be a legal nuisance.
Lighting, it’s in our DNA – Light, Seen workshop
Light has inspired art, religion and science; it holds the secrets of the universe.