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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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Episode 89 features the second part of a power quality-related series with Philip Keebler of PBE Engineers.
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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.
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ICYMI, Episode 86 features an audio-only version of a popular past article from SME Mark Lamendola.
Oct. 14, 2025

Code Conversations

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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 highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 7" by Mark Lamendola.
Oct. 20, 2025
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Ellen and Russ break down a new section in the 2023 NEC
Oct. 6, 2025

Moving Violations

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Randy Barnett covers some of the most often used NEC rules for making grounding and bonding connections.
Nov. 1, 2025
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National Electrical Code

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The new collaboration will extend NFPA LiNK access to electrical apprentices across the U.S.
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Nov. 20, 2025
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Corey Hannahs discusses the proposed changes to the 2029 edition of the NEC.
Nov. 20, 2025
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Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question.
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Design

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Backed by the IES and IALD, the expo aims to redefine how designers and technologists collaborate on next-generation building environments
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Nov. 12, 2025

Construction

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Nov. 24, 2025
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The construction industry added a net 19,000 jobs in September
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EC&M Asks — How Does Artificial Intelligence Impact Construction?
In this video, Dr. Heather Moore of MCA Inc. shares insights on how to best optimize AI tools for use in the electrical construction industry.
Nov. 18, 2025

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Mark Lamendola continues with Art. 110 of the Code and discusses Part II and the requirements for systems operating at 1,000V (nominal) or less.
Nov. 4, 2025

Safety

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