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Because today’s performance-based codes focus on outcomes rather than wiring methods, networked lighting systems can deliver fail-safe egress illumination with streamlined installation...
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April 9, 2026
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Learn how Champion Fiberglass® solved complex underground challenges at JPMorganChase’s all-electric HQ. Discover how flexible, lightweight conduit overcame tight spaces and extreme...
April 1, 2026
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Switch-rated plugs and receptacles reduce resistance, heat, and energy loss. They deliver measurable cost savings over time. Learn how upgrading your connections can improve efficiency...
March 30, 2026
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As the electrical industry begins to move through 2026 under sustained pressure from labor shortages, electrical professionals are still tasked with delivering complex electrical...
March 25, 2026

EC&M On Air

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30 Under 30 All Star Hannah Shasserre sits down with Ellen to share insights into her career in the electrical industry.
April 9, 2026
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Ellen sits down with industry experts to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping the electrical industry.
March 23, 2026
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30 Under 30 All Star Carlie Cook sits down with Ellen to share insights into her career in the electrical industry.
March 12, 2026
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ICYMI, Ellen highlights a recent article from Jennifer Daneshgari and Dr. Heather Moore.
March 9, 2026

EC&M Code Conversations

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Code Conversations
Ellen and Russ LeBlanc discuss 2026 NEC changes related to the installation of receptacle outlets below kitchen countertops.
April 6, 2026
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Code Conversations
Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 12" by Mark Lamendola.
March 16, 2026
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Code Conversations
Ellen and Russ LeBlanc discuss the placement of barriers in relation to electrical equipment.
March 2, 2026
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 11" by Mark Lamendola.
Feb. 16, 2026

Moving Violations

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Do you know how this violates the NEC?
March 19, 2026
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Do you know how this violates the NEC?
March 5, 2026
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This installation has multiple Code violations that need to be addressed
Feb. 19, 2026
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This sagging conduit is a serious NEC violation.
Feb. 5, 2026

Tech Talk

EC&M Tech Talk — Motor Control Circuits and the NEC
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Randy explains the NEC requirements for non-power-limited remote-control and signaling circuits.
Jan. 30, 2026
EC&M Tech Talk — Low-Voltage Wiring: Limited-Energy and Communication Wiring
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Randy goes over the relocated rules for low-voltage wiring in the 2026 NEC
Jan. 2, 2026
EC&M Tech Talk — Changes to the 2026 National Electrical Code
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Randy Barnett explains new Articles, a commonsense grouping of information, and the relocation of existing information.
Dec. 1, 2025
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

National Electrical Code

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How well do you understand the general requirements for wiring methods and materials for power and lighting?
April 8, 2026
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See the latest Code violations from NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc.
April 8, 2026
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How much do you know about the National Electrical Code?
April 8, 2026
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It is imperative to know the intent behind 2026 NEC revisions to Sec. 310.12(B).
April 8, 2026

Design

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New G12 Guidelines to provide near-term guidance on Data Center Design and Construction
April 13, 2026
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Understanding how industrial conditions affect lighting systems is crucial.
April 13, 2026
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Following settlement with one contractor, firm lodges suit against another, alleging hijacking of proprietary bidding data information
April 13, 2026
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An aerial photo of a Gaylor Electric data center project in Georgia.
As the demand for AI-based technologies skyrockets, electrical contractors are powering the rapidly growing mission-critical market and embracing challenges and new technologies...
April 13, 2026

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AI-driven demand is accelerating growth, pushing power requirements, project scale, and construction practices into new territory.
April 13, 2026
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Software alone won’t fix productivity challenges for electrical contractors, but aligning processes across jobs, projects, and the business can.
April 13, 2026
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How electrical contractors can deliver mission-critical reliability in facilities through precision, planning, and standards-driven execution.
April 9, 2026
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A shift toward “construction-ready” supply chains is transforming how data centers are built.
April 9, 2026

Training

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Maintenance/Repair/Operations

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A power disturbance in a hangar-style exhibit space led to widespread lighting failure, prompting a circuit-level protection strategy and control system updates to reduce maintenance...
April 13, 2026
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New OEM delivers electrical power distribution solutions using integrated engineering and manufacturing capabilities
April 8, 2026
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How would you troubleshoot this hypothetical plant problem?
April 7, 2026
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Weekly Quiz on the 2023 National Electrical Code
April 6, 2026

Safety

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TIA 1892 has a comment closing date of May 20, 2026.
April 7, 2026
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Does your company take specific steps to comply with OSHA, or do you leave that up to accident?
April 3, 2026
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Do you know OSHA’s fall protection requirements that pertain to scaffolding?
April 3, 2026
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It's time to test your knowledge on NFPA 70E!
April 1, 2026

Lighting & Control

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This year’s DesignLights Consortium Summit – “Next Gen Lighting: Controls, Integration and the Environment” – will convene October 26 – 27 in Los Angeles
April 10, 2026
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Homeowner expectations are shifting fast. Contractors who get ahead of the smart lighting curve stand to expand project scope, win new work, and build the kind of client loyalty...
April 8, 2026
Alloy LED
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March 24, 2026
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An in-depth look at how connected lighting systems are evolving into IoT-enabled platforms that deliver energy savings, enhanced user experience, and integrated building performance...
March 20, 2026