Category Archives for lighting and the economy
Recharging for the year ahead
Perth 10th January 2012 So what has been happening in lighting design land these past few weeks? December saw the usual busy end of the year rush to get things finished before Xmas with many companies slowing down towards the … Continue reading
Xmas light ups
Singapore 25th November 2011 With Xmas nearly upon us, just a few more weeks to go, most cities around the world have lit up their main shopping belts with Xmas lights. Singapore lit up a week ago I believe and … Continue reading
Cheap is expensive
Singapore 23rd November 2011 As I spoke about quality versus quantity only yesterday, I am again confronted with potential clients today wanting to achieve a nice design by feeding peanuts…you know the expression… Of course it is not our money, … Continue reading
Lightning fast
Singapore 22nd November 2011 Singapore has the distinction of being one of the lightning capitals of the world according to today’s newspaper! No less than an average 186 days of lightning strikes Singapore every year. Quite a high frequency! There have … Continue reading
Happenings
Perth 18th November 2011 A mixed back of happenings today…President Obama has come and gone in a whirlwind visit to Australia addressing the House of Parliament yesterday, doing his best to throw some Aussie slang in his speeches (G’day, mate!). … Continue reading
The personal touch
Singapore 10th November 2011 As I am meeting new suppliers and manufacturers agents to update myself on the latest product developments (there are so many new players in the LED market, its just not funny!) regularly as I did today … Continue reading
Finding balance
Singapore 7th October 2011 Sometimes we deal with clients who have never dealt with specialist consultants before. They have perhaps been in the local construction seen and have worked with contractors but dealing with international consultants is another story. I … Continue reading
Plan B; How to define quality?
Singapore 30th September 2011 Last day of September already, time for the typical end of the month administration, salaries, bills, invoicing…as long as the positives (invoices to clients) are superior to the negatives (overheads) we are in good shape. A … Continue reading
The name of my dog…
Singapore 22nd September 2011 One of the most tedious processes is to respond to government tenders. Some one must have too much time on their hands in these departments as the amount of paperwork they sent out for you to … Continue reading
Solar leasing
Singapore 16th September 2011 While we are working out loading and budget estimates for one of our project clients today, I am reading an article on the subject of “solar leasing”. It is sort of links in, as more and … Continue reading
The long awaited book compilation of Martin's first year of blogging is available. Order now.
Feedspot Top 100 Lighting Blogs