| | | | | | Check out six of our most popular construction articles that ran this year. |
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| | | A look at the most bizarre “what's wrong here” photos we ran this year |
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| | Sponsored | With electricians turning to cordless reciprocating saws for large- and small-scale strut, piping and EMT work, blade quality and blade choice are becoming is crucial. Read now for an overview on how to save money, receive exclusive benefits and more. |
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| | | Inflation seems to be slowly moving in the right direction after rising to levels not seen in decades during and shortly after the COVID shutdown. But if it stalls at current levels, the challenges electrical contractors are currently having with higher product prices, the slowdown in spending on construction projects or business expansion because ... |
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| | | The end of the year is right around the corner. To celebrate, we are highlighting six of our most memorable articles from 2023. These articles cover a wide variety of topics from some of our favorite subject matter experts, including Tommy Northcott, Randy Barnett, Harold De Loach, and more. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. An outdoor receptacle in a location protected from the weather, or in another damp location, shall be installed in an enclosure that is weatherproof when the receptacle is _____. |
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| | | From the EC&M e-books library: How to ensure your next estimate is as accurate and successful as possible |
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| | | The nation’s first electric vehicle (EV) charging station funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program celebrated its opening on December 13, 2023 outside of Columbus, Ohio, officially jumpstarting the Administration’s work building more than 500,000 chargers that will connect 79,000 miles of America’s roads and... |
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| | | As we come to the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to break down the laws’ details – as they pertain to both tax-exempt and for-profit organizations – review what projects qualify, examine funding sources, and determine the next steps. |
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| | | In Episode 36, Ellen Parson and Jim Lucy discuss industry trends for 2024 across a variety of sectors, including residential, commercial, industrial, renewables, institutional, and more. Additionally, Jim shares insights into some of the hottest local markets for electrical professionals. |
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| | | Construction input prices decreased 0.3% in November compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released recently. Nonresidential construction input prices decreased 0.3% for the month as well. Inputs to construction are still nearly ... |
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| | | In Episode 25, Don Kiper, president of Electrical Estimating 101, shares advice regarding one of the most-asked questions from electrical contractors regarding electrical estimating principals and best practices: How do you determine if you have calculated the correct number of labor hours? |
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| | | Is your electrical lockout/tagout procedure properly coordinated? NFPA 70E says these items are necessary for coordinating the lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedure [120.2(G)]. |
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| | | In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss the confusion that comes up when connecting metal faceplates to an effective ground-fault path specifically in health care settings, which means interpreting the requirements of Sec. 517.13. |
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| | | Take this quiz about holiday electrical fire facts and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, iTunes, or Cabela’s! |
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