| | | | | | Four states from last year return on this year's list of the highest-paying states for electrical engineers based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Unfortunately, Utah was knocked out of this year's top five, and a new state has jumped up in the ranking to claim the No. 3 spot. Can you guess which state joined the top five? |
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| | Sponsored | | Discover how the latest Automatic Interconnection Switches can revolutionize backup power systems by simplifying grid isolation and enhancing efficiency, all while meeting essential safety and code requirements. |
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| | Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, sits down with electrical testing and safety expert Mose Ramieh, vice president, business development at CBS Services, at the NETA PowerTest24 Conference, which was held in late February in Dallas and sponsored by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA). |
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| | Sponsored | | Join ABB expert Matthew Young and Miller Electric's Kerri Stewart as they unveil how contractors can seize the EV charging revolution, uncovering essential insights, revenue opportunities, and strategic knowledge to thrive in this dynamic market. |
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| | Eaton launched its KwikRail cable tray, the 2024 EC&M Platinum Product of the Year award winner, when it identified a gap in the market for a better ladder tray system meeting NEMA 12A and 12B requirements. The manufacturer consolidated features from its existing Redi-Rail and KwikSplice cable tray systems into a new product. |
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| | Sponsored | | The Workplace Safety Academy offers safety managers, technicians, and engineers the latest tools and techniques including: personal protection equipment, fall protection, management strategies, ergonomic tools, codes & standards, emergency response, employee training, and more! |
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| | The federal government remains intent on turning up the heat on employers to keep workers safe in the heat — whether they’ll prevail remains an open question. OSHA has issued a proposed rule that amounts to a first-ever enforceable national standard for protecting workers from extreme heat. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Outlets supplying all permanently installed nonsubmersible pump motors for fountains shall have _____ protection. |
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| | Sponsored | Electricians: Conquer any building challenge! Master the latest electrical solutions, network with industry experts, and explore innovative products – all for FREE at the Facilities Expo. |
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| | | Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and NEC Expert Russ LeBlanc discuss some of the most significant changes to the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code. This episode looks at several revisions to NEC Sec. 210.8(A) for GFCI protection of receptacles in dwelling units. |
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| In Episode 51 of “EC&M On Air” podcast, subject matter expert Don Kiper, owner of Estimating 101, addresses some of our readers’ most pressing questions about electrical estimating. |
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| This photo gallery, sponsored by Zekelman Industries, offers a sneak peek at the companies making it into the Top 20 out of 50 spots, listed in descending order and based on their 2023 electrical sales data. Find out more about the driving forces behind the key players in the electrical contracting business. |
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| | | View three of Trevor Ottmann's most popular TikToks/reels from last month that caught our followers' attention! And make sure to follow us on your preferred social media platforms. See what each new day brings for EC&M's Everyday Electrician. Unique applications, interesting installs, and clever hacks/best practices. |
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| In Episode 39 of “EC&M Asks,” a video series featuring subject matter experts (SMEs) answering reader-submitted questions regarding popular electrical topics, Ron Widup, vice chairman, board of directors, and senior advisor of technical services for Shermco Industries, covers best practices for medium-voltage cable testing. |
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| When I first spotted this LB type conduit body mostly covered by the concrete walkway, my first instinct was to assume this was a violation since the concrete would need to be broken up in order to access the wiring inside of the LB. But when I started digging deeper into the wording of Sec. 314.29, I started to question whether my instincts were correct... |
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