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EC&M On Air

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Episode 89 features the second part of a power quality-related series with Philip Keebler of PBE Engineers.
Nov. 24, 2025
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ICYMI, Episode 88 features an audio-only version of a popular past article by Tom Zind on the current and future state of abandoned construction jobs.
Nov. 13, 2025
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Episode 87 features conversations with some Top 50 executives, including Jeff Thiede of Everus Construction Group and Greg Padalecki of Alterman.
Oct. 31, 2025
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ICYMI, Episode 86 features an audio-only version of a popular past article from SME Mark Lamendola.
Oct. 14, 2025

Code Conversations

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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 8" by Mark Lamendola.
Nov. 17, 2025
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Russ and Ellen discuss revisions to Sec. 210.8(D) in the 2023 NEC
Nov. 3, 2025
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 7" by Mark Lamendola.
Oct. 20, 2025

Moving Violations

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Nov. 20, 2025
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Nov. 6, 2025
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Oct. 16, 2025
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Oct. 2, 2025

Tech Talk

EC&M Tech Talk — Methods of Grounding and Bonding
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Randy Barnett covers some of the most often used NEC rules for making grounding and bonding connections.
Nov. 1, 2025
EC&M Tech Talk — Fundamental Electrical Maintenance Tests
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Randy discusses fundamental electrical testing requirements.
Oct. 1, 2025
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Sept. 2, 2025
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Aug. 1, 2025

National Electrical Code

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Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question.
Dec. 4, 2025
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Mark Lamendola continues with Art. 110 of the Code and discusses working space requirements of Sec. 110.26(A).
Dec. 2, 2025
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Nov. 26, 2025

Design

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Maintenance/Repair/Operations

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Nov. 10, 2025
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Safety

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Nov. 20, 2025
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Know the risks of applying paint, lubricants, or coatings to electrical terminations.
Nov. 14, 2025
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Nov. 14, 2025

Lighting & Control

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Nov. 13, 2025
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