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Strong safety starts with leadership. Explore the first three of the 9 Principles of Health and Safety and learn how to build trust, inspire safe behaviors, and create the foundation...
Aug. 27, 2026
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AI’s demanding workloads are pushing data center power infrastructure to higher voltage and current levels and increasing system complexity. That trend also is amplifying...
July 27, 2026
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Demand for data center capacity continues to grow, putting pressure on project teams to accelerate deployment schedules. Learn how practical electrical design strategies can simplify...
July 27, 2026
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Idling engines. Disputed invoices. Unauthorized detours. These small leaks quietly drain your electrical fleet's margins — and they're easy to miss without fleet visibility. Download...
July 21, 2026

EC&M On Air

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EC&M On Air
This edition of EC&M On Air features Shalina Gupta, a 28-year-old electrical engineer and 30 Under 30 All Star, sharing her unique blend of art and engineering, mentorship tips...
Aug. 13, 2026
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What Is an Electrically Safe Work Condition? — EC&M On Air Highlights
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This audio segment explores critical NFPA 70E terminology that electricians need to understand to establish safe working conditions, highlighting complexities beyond basic procedures...
Aug. 10, 2026
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Jim Lucy, editor-in-chief of Electrical Wholesaling, discusses key insights from his report on the top electrical distributors, highlighting market trends, supply chain issues...
July 27, 2026
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This episode explores the concept of electrically safe work conditions as defined by NFPA 70E, emphasizing how electricians can identify and establish these conditions to ensure...
July 13, 2026

EC&M Code Conversations

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Code Conversations
Ellen and Russ discuss the significant expansion of Sec. 110.16 in the 2026 NEC.
Aug. 3, 2026
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Code Conversations
Ellen welcomes Paul Abernathy to the EC&M team and previews content to come.
July 22, 2026
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Code Conversations
Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 16" by Mark Lamendola.
July 20, 2026
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Code Conversations
Ellen and Russ discuss 2026 NEC changes related to manufacturers’ instructions.
July 6, 2026

Moving Violations

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This blue extension cord is an NEC violation that needs to be addressed.
July 16, 2026
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This installation doesn’t have the clips required by Sec. 358.30.
July 2, 2026
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Russ discovers an old temporary light above a suspended ceiling.
June 18, 2026
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Russ explains a few different violations with this installation.
June 3, 2026

Tech Talk

EC&M Tech Talk — Article 706 – Energy Storage Systems
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Randy covers 2026 NEC requirements for Art. 706 Energy Storage Systems
July 31, 2026
2026 NEC Changes to Article 250 Grounding and Bonding
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Randy examines changes to grounding and bonding requirements
July 1, 2026
EC&M Tech Talk — Motor Control Circuits and the NEC
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Randy explains the NEC requirements for non-power-limited remote-control and signaling circuits.
Jan. 30, 2026
EC&M Tech Talk — Low-Voltage Wiring: Limited-Energy and Communication Wiring
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Randy goes over the relocated rules for low-voltage wiring in the 2026 NEC
Jan. 2, 2026

National Electrical Code

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Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question.
Aug. 20, 2026
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TIA 1924 has a comment closing date of September 9, 2026.
Aug. 19, 2026
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Weekly Quiz on the 2026 National Electrical Code
Aug. 17, 2026
Calling All Electrical Contractors and Electrical Design Firms Founded in 1901 or Earlier
Has your electrical contracting or design engineering firm been serving the electrical field since 1901 or earlier? Tell us about your history so your organization can be featured...
Aug. 14, 2026

Design

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Exploring AI's role in improving reliability, resiliency, and operational decision-making across increasingly complex power systems.
Aug. 21, 2026
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A look at where AI may provide the greatest operational value in construction and engineering firms — and the challenges they face in preparing for it.
Aug. 18, 2026
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The JD Power 2026 U.S. EVX Public Charging Study reveals significant improvements in public charging reliability.
Aug. 18, 2026
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Pilot Company, General Motors, and EVgo have expanded their EV fast-charging network to over 300 locations, covering 75% of the contiguous U.S., facilitating reliable long-distance...
Aug. 18, 2026

Construction

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See how a data-based labor plan can transform labor forecasting from a reactive exercise into a proactive management strategy.
Aug. 17, 2026
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The nation’s largest electrical distributors are wrestling with many of the same business challenges as electrical contractors.
Aug. 17, 2026
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Construction of the 600 MW power facility at a new data center in Hutto Texas shows the rural landscape and sprawling corn fields.
Two-thirds of new data centers will be in rural areas. That trend affects everything from workforce development to power generation.
Aug. 17, 2026
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The construction industry saw a net increase of 22,000 jobs in July, driven by growth in nonresidential sectors.
Aug. 14, 2026

Maintenance/Repair/Operations

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The Wire Waffle, EC&M’s 2026 Product of the Year Platinum Award winner, increases the number of wires that can fit in a connector for a Code-compliant installation.
Aug. 14, 2026
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ABB's ProS starters provide smart, field-ready control solutions.
Aug. 14, 2026
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AI and Electrical Maintenance
Can legacy applications support the NFPA Cycle of Safety's compliance requirements, or is it time for an AI-driven approach?
Aug. 12, 2026
Medium-voltage switchgear serving an industrial facility. Recent NEC revisions reorganize requirements for systems over 1,000V into dedicated Articles, making Code requirements easier to locate.
How the 2023 and 2026 NEC re-architected medium-voltage (MV) requirements
Aug. 12, 2026

Safety

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The Arizona AG's office alleges that a mobile home park in Tuscon ignored critical wiring tests, risking electrical failures and safety hazards for its residents.
Aug. 21, 2026
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OSHA Investigates Fatal Electrician Accident at University of Missouri Stadium
OSHA investigates the death of 44-year-old Corey Sooter.
Aug. 21, 2026
National Electrical Code Considerations for Existing vs
NEC Consultant Paul Abernathy discusses the importance of clear language regarding 'grandfathered' installations.
Aug. 13, 2026
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The Beyond X compact XSC safety PLC and SXR relay family offer high‑integrity safety with quick configuration, flexible wiring, and retrofit options, ensuring reliable hazard ...
Aug. 7, 2026

Lighting & Control

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The DLC’s enhancements to the SSL QPL now enable contractors to easily identify rebate-eligible products with precise control features.
Aug. 12, 2026
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Learn how thoughtful selection of bathroom lighting and exhaust controls can elevate a renovation project.
Aug. 12, 2026
Axiom Design Troughs
The new ceiling trough system provides a clean, flexible way to integrate lighting, HVAC, MEP and architectural elements into a coordinated ceiling design.
Aug. 10, 2026
2026 NEC Changes: Damaged Wiring/Conductor Replacements, 10A Circuits, and General Lighting Loads
The 2026 NEC introduces specific guidelines for replacing damaged conductors, restricts 10A branch circuits to certain lighting applications, and adjusts lighting load calculations...
July 9, 2026