| | | | | | The editorial team of EC&M is having a great time so far meeting with readers and checking out the latest product innovations highlighted at NECA 2023 in Philadelphia. Flip through these slides to see the products that caught Group Editorial Director Mike Eby’s attention on the second day of NECA. If you missed his Day 1 picks, check out the photo ... |
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| | Advertisement | Meet the RIVET team in Booth 523 at the NECA Tradeshow Sept. 29 – Oct. 2. We’ll have product demos, giveaways, and best practices for Workforce Management. Tell us you’re coming in our booth scheduler at https://www.rivet.work/rivet-neca-2023/. |
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| | | NFPA takes home first runner-up honor for its NFPA LiNK in this year's Product of the Year competition. |
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| | Advertisement | The Carhartt® FeatherWeight FR rental workwear line, offered exclusively from Cintas®, features GlenGuard® FR fabric to provide the wearer with added comfort and durability. |
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| | | Make sure you take a break, stop by both NECA's Pause for Paws and Claws for a Cause booths, sponsored by Graybar. As you can see, the editors of EC&M did just that. |
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| | Advertisement | Charge up your electrical business for growth and streamline your entire workflow, from scheduling and quoting to job management with software built for the electrical trade. Stop by booth #1648 to learn how Simpro can help you scale your business! |
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| | | As electrical contractors battle worker shortages and step up their efforts to streamline their product installation methods, they should tap into the construction tech resources of one of their industry partners – electrical distributors. |
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| | Advertisement | Your local Sonepar distributor has all the solar products you need. We provide energy storage system design, jobsite project management, direct pay financing options & more. Visit us at booth #407 at NECA! |
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| | | On Day 2 of NECA 2023 in Philadelphia, Tom Shearer, Lutron Electronics, presented in the Technology booth on the show floor on “Understanding the Changing Landscape of Fluorescent Lighting.” |
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| | Advertisement | To truly optimize your operations, it is essential to gain a comprehensive understanding of what transpires on the road and the underlying factors driving your fleet's performance and safety. |
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| | | Electric vehicles (EVs) have been a hot topic at NECA 2023 in Philadelphia. Attendees at NECA walking the show floor had the opportunity to check out the latest EV technology on display or attend informative seminars. Attendees at today’s show were able to sit in on the “Simplifying EV Charging Deployment Through Integrated EV Charging” by Joseph Cappeta... |
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| | Advertisement | ABB’s ReliaGear Merchandised Panelboards are engineered to be versatile, simple, and readily available from distributor inventory. It’s a panelboard offer for projects with quick turnaround time. Install quickly. Install with confidence. |
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| | | Who doesn't love free stuff? If you're at this year's NECA conference in Philadelphia, you'll find plenty of opportunities on the show floor for free booth raffles, giveaways, and swag. Not sure where to begin? Don't worry, the editor's at EC&M have you covered. |
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| | Advertisement | With its light weight and ease of installation, Champion Fiberglass offers low installation labor rates for electrical contractors. For 35 years, Champion Fiberglass® has helped contractors and engineers reach successful project results. |
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| | | The five highest-paying states for electricians in 2022 have been revealed thanks to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics in its updated Occupational Employment and Wages Study from May 2022. This year's rankings feature some big changes from last year's top five. Most notably, Illinois lost its top spot and came in at number four... |
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| | Advertisement | Chalfant Manufacturing has a wire mesh play area just for YOU! Stop by booth #1432 and get hands-on! |
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| | | For many electricians, journeymen, and engineers, taking a licensing examination is one of the most important and challenging goals to achieve in their career journey. Once you accomplish this goal, you can create a more efficient and transparent path to success. This test is not just a test; it's a game changer. Being a licensed master electrician... |
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| | Advertisement | Electrical contractors are discovering the many important advantages of Penn Aluminum Conduit & EMT compared to heavy steel products, including lower total installed costs, 1/3 the weight, safer to lift/carry and 100% recyclability. It’s The Smart Choice. |
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| | | Every year through 2031, the electrical industry will have an average of 80,000 job openings, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. That’s roughly 11% of all positions. Those numbers mean that for the foreseeable future, any job opening will be tough to fill. But some are proving to be tougher than others. |
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| | | Stop by booth #1018 to meet the editors of EC&M and Electrical Wholesaling and for a chance to win a free e-bike. When you're making the rounds on the show floor, drop by and introduce yourself to our editorial team, tell us about your business, share ideas of what types of topics you'd most like to see as we develop new content. We love to meet friendly... |
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| | | | 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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