|  It was the first major electrical trade show since the pandemic, and exhibitors and attendees were glad to be at a live event again. Electrical manufacturers, estimating companies, electrical distributors, and other tech firms exhibiting in the show’s 250 booths were eager to talk about the new products they had been working on over the past 18 months, and they seemed relieved they could talk with real live customers. |
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|  After attending various educational sessions, talking with attendees, checking out the latest product innovations, and more, here are a few of the key highlights that Jim Lucy, editor-in-chief of Electrical Wholesaling, and Ellie Coggins, associate editor for EC&M and Electrical Wholesaling, took away from their time at NECA. |
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|  The latest construction data from Dodge Data & Analytics revealed a big decrease in construction activity during August. It also highlighted the sharp divide between the local market areas enjoying a robust electrical construction market in 2021 and those metros battling adverse business conditions. |
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|  At this year's NECA Convention and Trade Show, two of the top three EC&M 2021 Product of the Year winners were honored in-person by Jim Lucy, editor-in-chief of Electrical Wholesaling, and Ellie Coggins, associate editor of EC&M and Electrical Wholesaling. |
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|  In case you aren't able to attend NECA 2021 either virtually or in-person this year in Nashville, Tenn., Group Editorial Director Mike Eby is bringing you Part 1 of his NECA product picks. |
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|  Whether you are tuning in virtually or missed these products amongst the many booths while attending NECA in person, here are Group Editorial Director Mike Eby's Day 2 picks for the groundbreaking products that caught his attention. |
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|  No matter if you are personally walking the Music City Convention Center floor in Nashville, Tenn., or attending NECA 2021 virtually, don't miss these 12 innovative product offerings that Group Editorial Director Mike Eby chose on the final day of the show. |
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|  Through hard work, perseverance, and dedication, these young electrical professionals are making their mark on the electrical engineering and construction industry. Read each of the all star's profiles here. |
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|  For the fifth straight year, data center/mission critical construction and health care held their places as the top two markets bringing in the greatest dollar volume of projects in 2020, followed by manufacturing, transportation, and renewable energy. Take a look at some of the innovative project photos sent in by Top 50 companies, representing the diverse scope of work that helped many of this year's group reach record revenue levels once again. |
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Members Only |  PREMIUM CONTENT: In this video, Randy Barnett, an electrical instructor, trainer, inspector, journeyman electrician, and safety expert, walks viewers how to navigate Article 250 of the NEC and explains why it is so often misunderstood. |
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Members Only |  FREE PREMIUM CONTENT: In the inaugural episode of "Code Conversations," Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson speaks with longtime contributor and NEC consultant to EC&M, Russ LeBlanc, about why discrepancies seem to often come up with emergency disconnects and the practical applications of Sec. 230.85. |
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|  The first month as an electrical apprentice can be overwhelming to take in. Every day you come back to the job site, it looks a bit different. To grasp how all these moving parts work together, you must understand the chain of command on the job site and the company you’re working for. Understanding how a project flows from start to finish can help you realize the importance of your role within the big picture. |
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|  In honor of NECA's annual conference, we decided to pay tribute to the organization's past with a gallery of vintage photos from the early 1900s. Enjoy! |
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|  As most of you know, EC&M magazine has been around for a while now — 120 years to be exact. Every now and then, our editorial team pulls out that issue to reminisce about the early days of the magazine and the evolution of the electrical industry. Somehow, the photos never seem to get old. No matter how long it’s been since the last trip back in time, we still get a kick out of so many of these early electrical images, most of which came from the early 20th century. |
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|  When we began our journey back through time to rediscover our magazine's rich heritage, we knew we'd find all sorts of events that shaped the electrical industry, including inventions, technology, and trends. What we didn't quite realize was how amazing the evolution of the electrical industry and progression of the electrical profession would turn out to be. You expect things to change in 100 years, but it's remarkable how far the electrical industry has come in the last century. |
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