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Breaking down the key revisions and updates every electrical professional needs to know for this Code cycle
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Dec. 9, 2025

EC&M On Air

EC&M On Air Presents Next-Gen Insights with Luis Llamas
Episode 91 features a special interview with Luis Llamas, a 2025 EC&M 30 Under 30 honoree, master electrician, and owner of Salvador Electric.
Dec. 10, 2025
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Episode 89 features the second part of a power quality-related series with Philip Keebler of PBE Engineers.
Nov. 24, 2025
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ICYMI, Episode 88 features an audio-only version of a popular past article by Tom Zind on the current and future state of abandoned construction jobs.
Nov. 13, 2025
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Episode 87 features conversations with some Top 50 executives, including Jeff Thiede of Everus Construction Group and Greg Padalecki of Alterman.
Oct. 31, 2025

Code Conversations

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The 2023 Code cycle included revisions to address horticultural lighting hazards.
Dec. 1, 2025
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 8" by Mark Lamendola.
Nov. 17, 2025
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Russ and Ellen discuss revisions to Sec. 210.8(D) in the 2023 NEC
Nov. 3, 2025
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Ellen Parson and Chad Kennedy discuss 2026 NEC Code Changes.
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Moving Violations

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Nov. 20, 2025
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Nov. 6, 2025
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Oct. 16, 2025
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Oct. 2, 2025

Tech Talk

EC&M Tech Talk — Methods of Grounding and Bonding
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Randy Barnett covers some of the most often used NEC rules for making grounding and bonding connections.
Nov. 1, 2025
EC&M Tech Talk — Fundamental Electrical Maintenance Tests
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Randy discusses fundamental electrical testing requirements.
Oct. 1, 2025
EC&M Tech Talk — Controlling Hazardous Energy
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National Electrical Code

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Dec. 15, 2025
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Dec. 15, 2025
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Design

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Construction

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Maintenance/Repair/Operations

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Dec. 2, 2025
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How would you troubleshoot this hypothetical manufacturing plant maintenance problem?
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Mark Lamendola continues with Art. 110 of the Code and discusses working space requirements of Sec. 110.26(A).
Dec. 2, 2025
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Weekly Quiz on the 2023 National Electrical Code
Dec. 1, 2025

Safety

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Building a Genuine Safety Culture: Lessons from the Plant Floor
Slogans, signs, and lip service may create the illusion of a safety culture, but creating and nurturing a real safety culture involves a deeper commitment.
Dec. 5, 2025
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Weekly Quiz on the 2023 National Electrical Code
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Lighting & Control

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Five must-read lighting & control articles from 2025.
Dec. 10, 2025
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