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Getting in on the Free Giveaways at NECA 2021

Here's a small sampling of some of the free trade show goodies and gadgets available when you're making the rounds on the exhibit hall floor. Although this list is by no means comprehensive, it will get you started on some of the raffles, contests, and giveaways available at various vendor booths.

 
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Every But the Light 

Griplock® cable suspension kits offer everything you need from ceiling to fixture to quickly and easily install and adjust your fixtures. Because of the ease-of-use, your labor costs will see a dramatic decrease. Contact Griplock Systems to learn more.

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NECA 2021: Mike Eby’s Product Picks — Part 1

In case you aren't able to attend NECA 2021 either virtually or in-person this year in Nashville, Tenn., Group Editorial Director Mike Eby is bringing you Part 1 of his NECA product picks. Check back tomorrow for his second round of selections.

 
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Why Time-Saving Solutions Should Begin Before the Job Site

When it comes to reducing the amount of time spent on materials, the key step is starting on labor- and time-saving solutions before work on the job site even begins. On the first day of NECA 2021, several industry leaders from both electrical contracting firms and distributors discussed this concept in a presentation titled, “Quantifying and Reducing Time Spent on Materials ‘Outside of the Gate.’”

 
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Tips for Electric Contractors Looking to Grow Their Residential Business

Electrical contractors need to be ready to take advantage of business opportunities in the residential market, as more people now than ever are not only living at home, but also working and learning from there, drastically increasing the home's electricity needs.

 
 
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Top 10 Highest-Paying Cities for Electricians 2020

It’s no secret that electricians earn a competitive wage. It’s also no secret that certain parts of the country pay more for their skills than others. Click through this photo gallery to see what cities (listed from lowest to highest) paid top dollar in 2020 to employ electricians.

 

 
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Diving Into the Low-Voltage Market

NECA attendees learn from industry veterans on how to break into this niche and succeed. Typically, systems integrators don’t want more competition from traditional electrical contractors; however, all agreed there is room for everyone to thrive in the space.

 
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EC&M On Air, Episode 8 — Talking Trends with the 2021 Top 50 Electrical Contractors

In the latest episode of EC&M "On Air," Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sits down with three executives from this year's Top 50 Electrical Contractors: Bob Graham, with Facility Solutions Group (FSG); Cory Borchardt, with Fisk Electric Co.; and Steve Stone, with ArchKey Solutions.

 

 
With a plan in place, iconHD reached out to FSG’s Dallas branch for licensed electricians with skills and certifications that enabled them to execute the work on Dallas’ iconic Reunion Tower while rappelling from the tower’s observation deck 561 feet above the ground.
 

EC&M’s 2021 Top 50 Electrical Contractors Special Report

Despite unprecedented business challenges in 2020, many of this year’s Top 50 electrical contractors posted strong revenue numbers, enough to propel the group to another revenue record. The final verdict on the year, however, might come in later. Sponsored by LaborChart

 
 
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A Multitude of Measurements

For 2021, Everett, Wash.-based Fluke Corp. won the Platinum Award for its T6-1000 PRO electrical tester, which displays voltage and current measurements simultaneously. The tester leverages true-RMS technology, which gives users accurate results on different waveforms, often common in the industrial space.

 

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Sobering Stats for Electrical Contractor Workers’ Comp Claims

PREMIUM CONTENT: Curious whether your workers’ compensation claims experience is in line with that of the rest of the specialty contracting world? A leading insurer may have some answers.

 
 
 

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