On Sept. 11, IBEW lost 16 Local #3 electricians, who were working in the World Trade Center during the terrorist attack. The IBEW established the IBEW...More
Contractors can learn more about new profit opportunities in residential communications wiring with The Internet Home, a new magazine from Graybar. The...More
The scene at Ground Zero has now shifted from rescue to recovery, and many trades are working together to clear the scene. “Everybody’s estimate right...More
1. Entry Form. All entries must be accompanied by an official entry form or a copy of it. Incomplete entry forms or entries with false or misleading information...More
Wind whips through the California mountain passes, sweeps through the Iowa farmland and races across the west Texas oil fields to generate an alternative...More
If your products were introduced to the market between January 1, 2001, and January 18, 2002, they are eligible for the EC&M and CEE News Product of the...More
A DIY upgrade QI have a question that concerns a knob-and-tube style installation in a residential home. Before my question, I'll provide some details...More
Home theater and music installation cover a lot of ground too much, in fact, to present reasonably in one article. Therefore, we are going to cover one...More
A Colorado plumbing apprentice visited job sites, snapped digital photos and designed an online photo gallery for builders, contractors and subcontractors...More
Lighting control system saves energy The Centura programmable fluorescent lighting control system is best for increasing visual comfort, productivity...More
This service drop was located too close to the roof surface. The service entrance raceway was located on the other side of the building that was once...More
The EC&M and CEE News Product of the Year Platinum Award was established to honor excellence in new product development in the electrical industry. The...More
Entering your new product into EC&M and CEE News’ Product of the Year competition will provide tremendous exposure for your product and your company....More
This is the third installment in a series of articles summarizing about 220 significant changes in the 2002 NEC. These articles do not cover every change,...More
MDU Resources Group Inc., a North Dakota-based electric utility, has purchased two more electrical contracting firms, in the continuing expansion of the...More
A CEE News reader discovered these electrical branch circuits, which were installed in plumbing pipes in a Midwest trailer park. They were used to supply...More
Expanded anchor line provides superior load capacities The manufacturer has expanded its offering of the Wedge-Bolt anchor line with a 3/16-in. diameter...More
The EC&M and CEE News Product of the Year competition will recognize products in 22 categories. Boxes & Enclosures Business Equipment & Software Capital/Construction...More
In his new book of essays, Hooking Up, Tom Wolfe, that pretentious fop who wears white suits, white shoes and white kid gloves (even through slushy New...More
After a decade of steady and sometimes spectacular growth, the construction market will slow down through the early part of next year, according to economists...More
One pretty good indicator of the amount of new product development underway in the electrical construction industry is the height of the stacks of press...More
Stay tuned to this special section to see the photos and descriptions of the 24 finalists. You will soon have the opportunity to vote for the 2002 Product...More
The entries will be judged by a panel of industry professionals and experts selected by the EC&M and CEE News editorial staffs. The panel will review...More
LEDs have unique and compelling characteristics that make them ideal for industrial lighting applications. But there are a variety of misconceptions about LEDs, how well they work, how long they last, and more. Digital Lumens developed this whitepaper to dish up the facts around LEDs and address some common misunderstandings....More
An arc flash is associated with the explosive release of energy caused by an electrical arc, due to either a phase-to-ground or a phase-to-phase fault. This kind of fault can result from many factors – a dropped tool, accidental contact with electrical systems, buildup of conductive dust, corrosion or improper work conditions.....More
Abstract: In this webinar, Mike will not only explain the current NEC requirements for GFCIs and AFCIs, but he'll explain how they operate, what causes their premature failure, and when they won't provide the safety protection you might have thought they would.
Abstract: This webinar will teach attendees the difference between risk and hazard, and how the choice of system grounding has a direct impact on reliability and safety.
Arlington’s new REVERSIBLE entrance plate not only protects cable but delivers good looks and installation versatility. Use it facing in or out. Non-rusting paintable plastic....More
