| | | | | | Who doesn't love free stuff? If you're at this year's NECA conference in San Diego, you'll find plenty of opportunities on the show floor for free both raffles, giveaways, and swag. Not sure where to begin? Don't worry, the editor's at EC&M have you covered. We searched high and low to bring you this sampling of some of the free trade show goodies and gadgets available when you're making the rounds. |
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| | Sponsored | Imagine a partner that elevates power reliability, unlocks new markets, and boosts revenue streams — that’s us. At Schneider Electric, we’re committed to helping you future-proof your business. Discover how our electric, innovative solutions are revolutionizing energy management |
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| | | NECA 2024 has begun in San Diego! The Editorial Team of EC&M is at the show and got a chance to check out all of the latest product innovations being showcased on the show floor. As always, this year’s show has a great selection of products designed to help electrical contractors work more efficiently, safely, and quickly. In this gallery, we're bringing you Part 1 of Group Editorial Director Mike Eby’s NECA product picks. |
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| | Sponsored | Griplock Systems’ electrical cable suspension solutions are designed for flexibility, strength, and easy installation. Our systems eliminate bulky supports, optimize space, and simplify installation, helping you save on labor costs. Visit us at NECA, booth #630, September 29–October 1, and see how our solutions can improve your next electrical installation. |
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| | | Today was the first official day of NECA, and the entire EC&M team had a blast with Trevor Ottmann, president of 3/0 Electric and EC&M's The Everyday Electrician! This morning started off with registration followed by meeting readers/followers at the EC&M booth (#2129), handing out free shirts and hats, entering folks into our e-bike giveaway, and checking out new products at different manufacturer booths. |
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| | Sponsored | Lightweight, durable, BABA-compliant Champion Fiberglass conduit offers the lowest labor rates for electrical contractors. Champion Fiberglass® helps contractors and engineers reach successful project outcomes. |
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| | | The editorial team at EC&M were out walking the show floor at NECA 2024 in San Diego. Editor Michael Morris checked out several different booths to find the most interesting EV products and innovations on display at this year’s show. Click through the slideshow to see a variety of highlights from the EV space including home chargers, testing equipment, and an electric NASCAR prototype! |
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| | Sponsored | The new Women’s Carhartt® FeatherWeight FR Line, offered exclusively from Cintas®, features GlenGuard® AR/FR fabric. Incorporating knit paneling for improved range of motion, this new line of flexible, comfortable, and durable workwear was built specifically for women and is classified as ARC 2 and UL 2112 certified. |
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| | | LEX Products takes home first runner-up honor for its Outdoor PowerRACK (Load Master Series) in this year's Product of the Year competition. Representing the power distribution equipment category, Lex Products’ Outdoor PowerRACKs are designed for rough use and harsh environments. The product provides enhanced safety and durability where a range of power loads are required. |
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| | Sponsored | The new ABB ReliaMod Modular Metering is flexible, scalable, reliable, and easy to install — just what you need for your multi-family projects. The offering includes main modules, meter stacks, circuit breakers, and accessories for easy configuration and ordering. You’ll also have access to a dedicated residential team and a host of resources to support your projects. |
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| | | There’s no lack of predictions on how AI will affect electrical engineers, electrical contractors, electricians, and electrical plant/facility/maintenance personnel going forward. Jared Christman, director of innovation and technology at Big State Electric, spoke on this very topic at the 2024 NECA Show in San Diego. Presenting on the first day of the show (September 29) from Booth 2657 on “Navigating AI in Electrical Construction,” Christman kicked... |
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| | Sponsored | This modular system crimps #22 AWG - #1 AWG copper terminals and splices- the largest crimping capability in its class! Try it for convenience, ergonomics, speed, safety, and improved user experience. |
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| | | ICYMI, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson interviewed The Everyday Electrician™, Trevor Ottmann, on Instagram Live right from the EC&M booth on the show floor of NECA 2024. Trevor and Ellen discuss Trevor’s background, what it’s been like to make The Everyday Electrician™ videos, and his experience as a first-time attendee of NECA. |
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| | Sponsored | Our team of experts will handle the entire scope of your project’s temporary power, from designing a project-specific package of distribution units from electrical service to tools, to ensuring timely on-site delivery of ready-to-use products exactly when needed. |
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| | | Bob Eaton, a managing partner with Day & Night Solar, Collinsville, Ill., offered NECA attendees insight into how to take advantage of the federal government's Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) financial stimulus for solar installations. Eaton says that in addition to providing tax breaks for solar projects, the IRA has allocated $370 billion in funds for investments that will lower energy costs. |
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| | Sponsored | Chalfant Manufacturing's mesh cable tray systems provide the perfect foundation for fast, secure, and cost-effective cable routing in various professional electrical installations. Visit booth #1448 to learn about our well-designed and highly efficient systems. |
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| | | Stop by booth #2129 to meet the editors of EC&M and Electrical Wholesaling and for a chance to win a free e-bike. When you're making the rounds on the show floor, drop by and introduce yourself to our editorial team, tell us about your business, share ideas of what types of topics you'd most like to see as we develop new content. |
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| | | From the EC&M e-books library: Trainer Harold De Loach's best advice, tips, and tricks for anyone new to the trade |
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| | | There’s a clear trend towards greater adoption of prefabrication in construction, but contractors moving that way should be mindful of the obstacles to marrying manufacturing and construction. That’s engineering and construction consultant FMI’s determination in a recent report probing the current state of construction prefab and its future. |
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| | | 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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| | | In Episode 40, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses solutions to the nation's ongoing construction workforce shortage with Rosendin's CEO Emeritus Mike Greenawalt and Edward Cota with Arizona's Department of Education and chief strategy officer and chairman of the Arizona Education Economic Commission (AEEC). They discuss the new, groundbreaking partnership between Rosendin and Arizona state educators; background of the pre-apprenticeship program... |
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| | | Despite headwinds, crosswinds, and perennial winds of change, a happy breeze was at the electrical contracting industry’s back in 2023. That’s evident from EC&M’s latest annual survey of electrical contractors that determines the EC&M Top 50 Electrical Contractors, a ranking based on reported annual revenue. From that top-line perspective, contractors belted a wind-aided home run out of the park. |
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