|  | | | | | In Episode 27 of “EC&M Tech Talk,” Randy Barnett reviews the purpose and methods used for measuring the quality of electrical insulation on conductors and equipment. Insulation testing is the commonly used method for several reasons. Performing a spot reading test gives a quick evaluation of the condition of the insulation. This test can identify if... |
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| | | In Episode 24, we're featuring an audio-only version of a popular EC&M video on readers’ most pressing questions about arc flash hazards. In case you missed it, this content was originally brought to you in our EC&M Asks Q&A video series. This week, we’re featuring subject matter expert Tommy Northcott. |
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| | | In this episode of Moving Violations, Russ takes us above a suspended ceiling that has numerous Code violations. Among the mess of violations, a major concern is the sheet rock that has been taken out but not firestopped, which violates Sec. 300.21. In addition, none of the NM cables have support, which is a violation of Sec. 334.30, and the missing... |
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| | | New report amplifies concerns that the electrical engineering degree is falling out of favor, especially among U.S. residents. |
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| | | In the latest episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss a subject that often confuses electricians – are show window receptacle outlets required to be installed on the inside or the outside of the show window? |
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| | | One of the hidden costs of running a fleet of vehicles is sudden repairs. While your budget can accurately account for the costs of outfitting your vehicles for electrical work or the fuel needed to drive to the job, vehicle downtime is a variable expense that extends beyond the cost of repairs. |
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| | | As the global market continues to be pressured from recessions, increased supply chain complexity brought by geopolitical conflicts, material price increases and labor shortages, a new layer of uncertainty is making its way throughout the construction and engineering (C&E) industry. |
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| | | This year's Top 40 Electrical Design Firms exceeded expectations on basically all fronts. Reporting a combined electrical design revenue total of $3.918 billion in 2022 (the full year of data that the 2023 survey results are based on), respondents managed to come in 22.2% higher as a collective group than the year before. |
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| | | In Episode 23 of “EC&M On Air,” a podcast series from EC&M magazine that shares industry intelligence, insights and opinions on all topics electrical, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson dives into the topic of how to reduce lost labor hours on electrical construction job sites with a panel of experts and contractors. |
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| | | Identifying and troubleshooting the most common issues with switchgear condition and how they relate to arc flash hazards |
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| | | Across the United States, electrical engineers can earn competitive wages no matter where they call home – however, you may want to consider moving to one of these 10 cities if you’re looking to potentially increase your income. |
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| | | Since its creation in 1971, OSHA has made a huge difference in worker safety but not directly. OSHA doesn’t come on site and show people how to work safely. So, what does OSHA do? |
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| | | In Episode 15 of “EC&M Asks,” our subject matter expert Tommy Northcott, P.E., a senior power engineer and branch manager for Jacobs Technology, Inc., answers more reader-submitted questions regarding arc flash safety considerations. |
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