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This month's “Editor’s Choice: Top Product Picks” gallery features the industry's latest product innovations chosen by the editors of EC&M. Click through the following six slides to see the latest and greatest products from categories such as tools, lighting, EVs, cameras, and more!
In Episode 40, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses solutions to the nation's ongoing construction workforce shortage with Rosendin's CEO Emeritus Mike Greenawalt and Edward Cota with Arizona's Department of Education and chief strategy officer and chairman of the Arizona Education Economic Commission (AEEC). They discuss the new, groundbreaking ...
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From the EC&M e-books library: Trainer Harold De Loach's best advice, tips, and tricks for anyone new to the trade
Do you know an up-and-coming young electrical professional who has shown extraordinary results on the job? If so, nominate him or her for consideration as an EC&M Under 30 All-Star. The deadline is April 15.
Fill in the blank. At least one receptacle outlet not more than _____ above a balcony, deck, or porch shall be installed at each balcony, deck, or porch that is attached to and accessible from a dwelling unit.
In this EC&M Tech Talk, Randy Barnett covers five topics regarding Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Article 706 Energy Storage Systems first appeared in the Code in 2017, though energy storage was around long before making it into the NEC. The video follows a logical format for understanding these systems and the basic requirements.
Portable cords aren’t going away anytime soon. They have long been a critical part of maintenance and construction work, and when treated properly, they are reliably safe. So how should you treat them? Here are some tips.
Two expectations informed end-users have of electric motor service centers are reliable best practice repairs and root cause failure analysis (RCFA) to prevent recurring failures. Service centers strive to meet these expectations by performing repairs that conform with ANSI/EASA Std. AR100: Recommended Practice for the Repair of Rotating Electrical...
In Episode 30 of “EC&M Asks,” a video series featuring subject matter experts (SMEs) answering reader-submitted questions regarding popular electrical topics, Ron Widup, vice chairman, board of directors, and senior advisor of technical services for Shermco Industries, covers best practices for electrical testing and maintenance on a budget. He shares...
In the latest EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc talk about working space requirements and what happens when installers don’t follow the Code for working space clearances.
The construction industry is facing a perfect storm in the labor arena. Not only is it harder to find workers, but employers are having to pay those they do hire – many underqualified – steadily higher wages. And to top it off, they’re squeezing less productivity out of that labor.
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