| | | | | | President Trump’s newly announced additional 10% tariff on imports from China (beginning February 4) and the prospect of new 25% levies on those from Mexico and Canada within weeks scramble the sourcing picture for contractors. Facing another round of possible price increases on a potentially broad range of core construction inputs, the industry is... |
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| | Sponsored | | Hosted by NETA – International Electrical Testing Association, PowerTest is recognized by the electrical power systems industry as the premier electrical power safety & reliability conference. Attend the largest annual gathering of experts & professionals responsible for designing, installing, maintaining, & managing electrical power systems. Earn CEU’s & CTD’s. Don’t wait, space is running out! |
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| | | | Check out the latest edition of our “Editor’s Choice: Top Product Picks” gallery. This month highlights a new selection of the industry's latest product innovations, chosen by the editors of EC&M. Click through the following six slides to see the latest and greatest products from various categories, such as enclosures, standby generators, brackets,... |
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| | | In this Tech Talk Randy Barnett pulls out specific information from NEC Article 210 Branch Circuits Not Over 1000 Volts ac, 1500 Volts dc, Nominal. Article 210 is a large article full of detailed content addressing some of the most common electrical wiring and maintenance tasks electrical workers perform. |
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| | | ICYMI, Episode 63 features an audio-only version of Electrical Expert Mark Lamendola's popular online article, "Bender Basics for Safety," read by Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M. This article covers the definition of a bender, proper usage, and top safety tips. |
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| | | Verra Mobility Corporation's recent survey also found that 21% plan to purchase one in the next 1-2 years. |
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| | | These examples show electrical apprentices how to apply AFCI protection per Sec. 210.12 of the NEC in certain situations. Apprentices who learn these requirements backward and forward will not only install AFCIs correctly and prevent electrical hazards but also stay up to date with evolving NEC standards in this area. |
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| | | EVs are becoming much more common for commercial and personal use. This quiz will go over some EV charging station information that may be relevant to NETA Technicians. |
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| What is a check step, and how can you use them to ensure your work is correct and performed as safely as possible? |
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| | | Do you know an up-and-coming young electrical professional who has shown extraordinary results on the job? If so, nominate them for consideration as an EC&M Under 30 All-Star. The deadline is April 11. |
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| The most recent data set compiles information from OSHA and the U.S. BLS across the 13 years between 2011 and 2023. |
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