| | | | | | To celebrate Women in Construction Week last week (March 3-9), which was launched in 1998 by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), Fixr.com recently released a report highlighting how women are faring in the male-dominated construction industry. One highlight this year is more females are entering management roles. |
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| | Sponsored | | The new DEWALT 20V MAX XR® Brushless Cordless Mid-Size Bandsaw (DCS378P1) makes quick work of commercial jobs, with a large 3-3/8" cutting capacity. With a 18 TPI blade and the DCB205 battery, the new tool cuts through a 12-guage strut as fast as 5.1 seconds. Soon to be released. See it now. |
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| | | | A newly formed advocacy group points to a growing consensus that development of commercial electric vehicles (EVs) and associated charging infrastructure now demands a concerted, focused, all-hands-on-deck approach. Three truck manufacturers getting more heavily invested in building battery-powered medium- and heavy-duty trucks recently joined forces... |
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| | | | According to Wood Mackenzie, the U.S. solar industry added a record-shattering 32.4 gigawatts (GW) of new electric generating capacity in 2023, a 37% increase from the previous record set in 2021 and a 51% increase from 2022. |
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| | | | Workplace fires injure 5,000 people annually and kill 200. They are largely preventable. These tips will help you keep your workplace free from fire. Since about 20% of these fires are due to electrical causes, let’s address those first. |
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| | | National Ladder Safety Month is observed every March. Begun by the American Ladder Safety Institute (ALI), the event raises awareness about ladder safety and encourages employers and their workers to engage in annual ladder safety training. In industrial settings, ladders and climbing are often integral to certain job functions, so safe practices are... |
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| | Sponsored | With a focus on electrical products and services, the Facilities Expo ties together all aspects of facilities engineering, MRO, and green buildings. Register for free to explore our solution packed exhibitor floor, learn from industry experts, and network! |
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| | | The programs had 250,000 participants in FY23, but only 18% completers. |
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| The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) recently announced the opening of the first EV charging station funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program on the island of Maui. |
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| 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. |
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| | | Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question. What is the minimum size conductor that may be run in parallel? |
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| In this episode, Russ finds a few problems with a grounding electrode conductor installation. First, the installation does not comply with Sec. 250.64(B) because the grounding electrode conductor is not securely fastened to anything. In addition, the EMT is not properly bonded in accordance with Sec. 250.64(E)(1). |
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| Trainer Harold De Loach's best advice, tips, and tricks for anyone new to the trade. |
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