|  Houses today have to meet more codes than ever before and, from an electrical standpoint, it could be a nightmare if you don’t keep up with all the code changes. As electrical contractors, we know better than anyone exactly what the electrical codes are. |
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|  Don't miss the latest product innovations, chosen by the editors of EC&M with the goal of keeping readers informed of the most recent, groundbreaking gear. These products are intended to keep users safe and allow for more efficient work. |
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|  Over the last 20 years, LEDs have made lighting more efficient, smarter, and versatile. Luminaire level lighting controls (LLLCs) are helping to integrate these benefits into individual LED luminaires and redefine the way we think about lighting control in offices, classrooms, conference rooms, and more. While wired, fixture-level control has been possible for more than a decade, wireless technology puts flexible, adjustable, smart control well within reach for most projects. |
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|  One of the main goals in estimating is accuracy! Therefore, mistakes must be minimized. A major mistake could be fatal to a project’s profitability. When dealing with mistakes in the estimating process, the estimator must work at minimizing them and developing a good process of identifying and correcting them. |
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|  Fill in the blank. After the completion of permanently installed swimming pools, the authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to require _____ inspection and testing. |
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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 him or her for consideration as an EC&M Under 30 All-Star. The deadline is April 29. |
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|  Four architecture, engineering, and construction industry professional women’s organizations joined forces for the inaugural Women Working Together Networking Event in Los Angeles. Attendees enjoyed connecting with other women, discovering opportunities to positively impact the advancement of women, and being part of the significant turnout to support women in the industry. |
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|  Check out real photos of electrical, telecom, and cable wiring installations gone wrong around the world. |
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|  Check out real photos of electrical, telecom, and cable wiring installations gone wrong around the world. |
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|  Vice President Harris outline actions for bolstering clean school infrastructure and transportation to support student learning and health. As part of the plan, the Biden administration launches $500 million grant program from bipartisan infrastructure law program to save schools money with energy upgrades. |
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Members Only |  FREE PREMIUM CONTENT: In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss Sec. 200.6 and why the Code doesn't specify which method of identification must be used for any particular voltage class or system type. |
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|  Recently, Associated Builders and Contractors sent the White House a letter with more than 1,200 signatures from member companies and chapters representing the construction industry strongly opposing President Biden’s executive order mandating project labor agreements on federal public works projects exceeding $35 million. |
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Members Only |  Larger industrial and manufacturing facilities as well as campus-style facilities often distribute power at voltages up to 15,000V (15kV) within the facilities. No matter the voltage level, the basic electrical safety rules found in the NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, still apply. Depending on the voltage level, the changes include certain shock boundary distances and the tools necessary to verify an electrically safe work condition. |
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Members Only |  FREE PREMIUM CONTENT: Annual salaries for electricians, power line workers, and electronic systems technicians at some employers grew an average of 13% between 2015 and 2021, according to a survey of 140 construction-related companies conducted by the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER). |
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Members Only |  FREE PREMIUM CONTENT: In this episode, Ellen Parson speaks with Michelle Tinsley and Nathan Pentico. They discuss how YellowBird works with construction companies to ensure safe workplaces. Additionally, they also talk about how it matches certified EHS workers for on-demand work to fill in gaps, build and implement training programs, investigate incidents, and file OSHA reports. Most importantly, they go over the top safety concerns electrical professionals need to plan for in 2022. |
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