| | | | | | Photo galleries continue to be one of the most popular features for EC&M readers. In 2023, we published many new galleries, so the editors of EC&M decided to compile the 10 most popular ones into this single gallery (listed in descending order). Click through the slides to see which galleries garnered the most website views in 2023 — your favorite ... |
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| | | | In Episode 38, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson talks with a panel of experts to deconstruct trends in the electrical construction industry surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). We cover how this technology is already being used in the industry, what areas are in development that may maximize productivity, big things to watching going forward, and ... |
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| | | | Fill in the blank. For a one-family dwelling, the service disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than _____, 3-wire. |
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| | | | In Episode 21 of “EC&M Asks,” our subject matter expert Tommy Northcott, P.E., a senior power engineer and branch manager for Jacobs Technology, Inc., answers some of his most-asked questions about the safe selection and use of digital multimeters (DMMs). He covers how to choose properly rated gloves/personal protective equipment, inspect DMMs prior... |
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| | | | In this photo gallery, the editors of EC&M bring you five of the most memorable NEC articles from 2023. The articles collected here cover a variety of topics from violations to basics. |
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| | | When a facility experiences a catastrophic electrical failure event, the impact of such events can be devastating to operations — and more importantly, personnel. Just such an event occurred at a gas plant in Alberta, Canada. |
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| | | Do you know which two forms of hazardous energy lockout are permitted and which to apply? These are discussed in more detail in 120.4(A)(4) and (5). But here’s a summary explanation: A complex lockout involves multiples, and a simple one does not. |
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| | | Does your client know how to operate its lighting control system? If training wasn’t part of your contract, maybe it should have been. |
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| | Sponsored | With a special focus for electrical professionals, the Facilities Expo has solutions for any building challenges you might face. Here you will learn from industry experts, network, and explore our solution packed exhibitor floor—all for free! |
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| | | Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.6 months in December from 8.5 months in November, according to an ABC member survey conducted Dec. 20 to Jan. 4. The reading is down 0.6 months from December 2022. |
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| Shoddy electrical installers beware: If you’re behind an electrical installation gone wrong like those featured here, there’s a good chance your handiwork may turn up in the pages of EC&M on online someday soon. |
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| Why pursuing a career as an electrical inspector may make sense for you |
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| Key factors for establishing an effective vibration-based machine condition monitoring program |
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| | | Construction input prices decreased 0.6% in December compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices decreased 0.4% for the month. |
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| Check out the latest product innovations in wiring devices. The following four slides include new products from Orbit Industries, Inc., Leviton, Legrand, and Eaton. |
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| Take this quiz about winter safety and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon! |
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| Year after year, lighting & control remains a top area of interest for EC&M readers. In this photo gallery, we have compiled five of our best lighting & control articles from 2023. The articles cover a wide range of lighting & control topics including NEC lighting requirements, outdoor lighting, smart lighting controls, and more. Click through the ... |
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