|  | | | | | General Motors Co. recently announced a collaboration with Tesla to integrate the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector design into its EVs beginning in 2025. Additionally, the collaboration will expand access to charging for GM EV drivers at 12,000 Tesla Superchargers, and growing, throughout North America. |
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| | | Electric vehicles (EVs) have taken off across the entire United States in 2022, with public interest at an all-time high. With this demand comes an increased interest in available rebates and incentives for installing charging stations for these EVs. BriteSwitch reveals which states have the most action when it comes to electric vehicles and charging... |
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| | | In Episode 17 of “EC&M Asks,” Eddie Guidry covers if NEC and OSHA electrical requirements are the same and why both are necessary to follow. |
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| | | In Episode 23 of “EC&M On Air,” a podcast series from EC&M magazine that shares industry intelligence, insights and opinions on all topics electrical, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson dives into the topic of how to reduce lost labor hours on electrical construction job sites with a panel of experts and contractors. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Guest rooms or guest suites provided with permanent provisions for _____ shall have receptacle outlets installed in accordance with all of the applicable requirements for a dwelling unit in accordance with Sec. 210.52. |
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| | | The United States Census Bureau recently released a report on construction spending from April 2023. Here are the highlights from the report: |
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| | | Vote between now and midnight CST on June 23, 2023 to pick the product you believe should be named 2023's Product of the Year. |
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| | | This year's Top 40 Electrical Design Firms exceeded expectations on basically all fronts. Reporting a combined electrical design revenue total of $3.918 billion in 2022 (the full year of data that the 2023 survey results are based on), respondents managed to come in 22.2% higher as a collective group than the year before. |
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| | | Capstone Partners, a middle market investment banking firm, released its May 2023 Construction Services Sector Update, reporting that elevated construction spending, increased project backlogs, and continued employment growth have driven acquisition activity. While macroeconomic headwinds have challenged the Construction Services space, sector participants... |
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| | | As the global market continues to be pressured from recessions, increased supply chain complexity brought by geopolitical conflicts, material price increases and labor shortages, a new layer of uncertainty is making its way throughout the construction and engineering (C&E) industry. |
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| | | New report amplifies concerns that the electrical engineering degree is falling out of favor, especially among U.S. residents. |
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| | Sponsored | As EV ownership ramps up, so does the need for charging infrastructure. That means plenty of major immediate and long-term business opportunities for electrical contractors. |
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| | | In Episode 24, we're featuring an audio-only version of a popular EC&M video on readers’ most pressing questions about arc flash hazards. In case you missed it, this content was originally brought to you in our EC&M Asks Q&A video series. This week, we’re featuring subject matter expert Tommy Northcott. |
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| | | In Episode 27 of “EC&M Tech Talk,” Randy Barnett reviews the purpose and methods used for measuring the quality of electrical insulation on conductors and equipment. Insulation testing is the commonly used method for several reasons. Performing a spot reading test gives a quick evaluation of the condition of the insulation. This test can identify if... |
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| | | Members Webinar: Identifying and troubleshooting the most common issues with switchgear condition and how they relate to arc flash hazards |
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| | | Across the United States, electrical engineers can earn competitive wages no matter where they call home – however, you may want to consider moving to one of these 10 cities if you’re looking to potentially increase your income. |
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| | | In the latest episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss a subject that often confuses electricians – are show window receptacle outlets required to be installed on the inside or the outside of the show window? |
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| | | Take this quiz about grounding/bonding basics and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, iTunes, or Cabela’s! |
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