| | | | | | The nation’s electric vehicle (EV) charging station model may be suffering the consequences of a “cart-before-the-horse” approach to growth. Even as efforts to expand the nationwide charging network ramp up with more urgency, performance and reliability of existing facilities are growing concerns that compound the driver “range anxiety” issue that ... |
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| | | | Increased demand created jobs, but electricians struggle with skill gaps, costs and poor manufacturer support. |
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| | | | It’s time to test your knowledge on arc-flash reduction techniques. |
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| | Sponsored | | Unlock the secrets to transforming your electrical contracting business with our upcoming webinar! Discover how Tyler Paré of FMI can guide you through practical strategies to boost labor productivity and profitability, including smarter project selection, precise estimating, and effective field-led planning. |
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| | Sponsored | | Frontline employees face ever-increasing challenges. Struggling to get buy-in and engagement in your safety program? Ensure they get the training they need with insights from KPA's Taylor Thorn and Shawn Smith. Learn best practices, engaging tips, and how technology boosts safety training and retention. |
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| | | In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc talk about why the environment in which electrical equipment is installed plays such a critical role in its longevity. |
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| | | In this EC&M Tech Talk, Randy Barnett, NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional discusses the rules found in NEC Art. 250 Grounding and Bonding, Part X Grounding of Systems and Circuits of over 1000 Volts. In the field such systems are often referred to as medium voltage. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. The load for electric clothes dryers in a dwelling unit shall be _____ or the nameplate rating, whichever is larger, for each dryer served. |
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| | | In Episode 54, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sat down with a few of this year's Top 50 electrical contractor executives to discuss some of the most significant electrical industry trends: Gaël Pirlot of Inglett & Stubbs, Tony Mann of E-J Electric Installation Co., and Chuck Goodrich of Gaylor Electric. |
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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... |
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| | | The NECA 2024 Show in San Diego rolls on and the editorial team of EC&M returned to the show floor for Day 2. Flip through these slides to see the products that caught Group Editorial Director Mike Eby’s attention on the second day of NECA. If you missed his Day 1 picks, check out the photo gallery on our website, and stay tuned tomorrow for his final... |
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| Identifying your primary exit is good, but what if it’s blocked by fire or falling debris? What if there’s even a tiny chance your hands may be injured by electric shock, acid, or crushing, but the nearest door doesn’t have a panic bar? No matter what size or type of space you’ll be working in, you need to know where and how to exit. |
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| | | NECA 2024 in San Diego has come to an end. The Editorial Team of EC&M spent the last day meeting readers, attending sessions, and checking out the latest products being showcased on the show floor. Today, we bring you the final installment of Group Editorial Director Mike Eby's NECA product picks. You can also check out links for the other days' galleries... |
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| This year's NECA convention in San Diego was one for the books — Trevor Ottmann, president of 3/0 Electric and EC&M's Everyday Electrician, had a blast. Check out his highlights from his time at the show — he had a great time meeting people, testing out some cool products, and even seeing some adoptable rescue puppies on the show floor! |
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