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ICYMI, Episode 86 features an audio-only version of a popular past article from SME Mark Lamendola.
Oct. 14, 2025
EC&M On Air Presents Next-Gen Insights with Ryan Helsdingen
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Ellen Parson discusses industry trends and how to tackle current challenges head on with Top 40 executives Darin Anderson of Salas O'Brien and Matt Goss of CDM Smith.
Sept. 26, 2025

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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 7" by Mark Lamendola.
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Ellen and Russ break down a new section in the 2023 NEC
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 6" by Mark Lamendola.
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Russ and Ellen discuss ampacity and how the term is used throughout the NEC.
Sept. 1, 2025

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Randy discusses fundamental electrical testing requirements.
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National Electrical Code

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Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question.
Oct. 23, 2025
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Meeting the design requirements outlined in NEC Article 625.
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See the latest Code violations from NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc.
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Collaborative robots or “cobots” are emerging as a way to increase productivity and safety by shouldering grunt work on job sites.
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The chief barrier in EV adoption is now "charging anxiety" and the reliability of EV charging infrastructure.
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Construction

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Overall construction input prices are 2.3% higher than a year ago.
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The construction industry lost 7,000 jobs in August
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Oct. 21, 2025
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The Electrical Market By the Numbers — 3Q 2025 Update
See what 15 key economic indicators have to say about the overall slow growth of the electrical construction market.
Oct. 21, 2025

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Weekly Quiz on the 2023 National Electrical Code
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The merits of performing full diagnostics and the full preventive maintenance procedure on new equipment at the time of installation.
Oct. 7, 2025
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How would you troubleshoot this hypothetical plant problem?
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Safety

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When and How to Select the Proper Hearing Protection
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Oct. 9, 2025
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Oct. 7, 2025
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Mark Lamendola continues with Art. 110 of the Code and discusses Sec. 110.22 requirements for identification of disconnecting means.
Oct. 7, 2025
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Weekly Quiz on the 2023 National Electrical Code
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Lighting & Control

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