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| | Sponsored | | Atom Power delivers >99% uptime, FedRAMP® Authorized cybersecurity, visibility and control, and energy management. Atom Power’s industry-first solid-state circuit breaker, the Atom Switch™, provides both circuit protection and EV charging at the enclosure level, creating a Level 2 EV charging solution that’s more reliable, scalable, and secure to meet your needs. We also offer DCFCs and switchgear. |
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| | | | Quanta Services recently bought Cupertino Electric for approximately $1.5 billion, joining the forces of these two power players in the electrical contracting market. |
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| | Sponsored | | Since 1945, Midwest Electric Products has provided a full range of innovative, safe, and reliable meter and unmetered RV park power pedestals and accessories. Built with safety features, rugged components, and weather protection, Midwest RV power pedestals meet the unique requirements of campgrounds and RV parks. Deliver safe, reliable, and lasting electrical installations with Midwest. |
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| | | | In Episode 39 of “EC&M Asks,” a video series featuring subject matter experts (SMEs) answering reader-submitted questions regarding popular electrical topics, Ron Widup, vice chairman, board of directors, and senior advisor of technical services for Shermco Industries, covers best practices for medium-voltage cable testing. He answers a question from... |
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| | Fill in the blank. The required heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment receptacle outlet shall be located _____ the equipment. |
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| | On July 10th, 2024, the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) along with the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA), and The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) officially signed a strategic alliance agreement. |
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| | | Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, sits down with electrical safety expert Terry Becker, of TW Becker Electrical Safety Consulting, at the PowerTest 24 Conference, held in late February in Dallas and sponsored by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA). This quick video chat not only highlights key takeaways from his session on ... |
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| Eighty percent of Americans would recommend the skilled trades as a top career choice when advising younger generations, according to the 2024 3M State of Science Insights report. That’s ahead of STEM jobs (75%) and green jobs (70%). |
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| | Sponsored | Facilities Expo combines electrical solutions, MRO, and green building expertise under one roof. Explore the free expo floor, attend industry talks, and network with professionals. |
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| Preconstruction can often be effectively accomplished with a few people who understand the work and customer’s needs and have some individual experience/knowledge (also known as tacit knowledge) that they can lean on to make a good plan. However, successfully sharing that experience and knowledge to help the entire installation team perform with the... |
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| | | Part II of Art. 690 provides the circuit requirements for PV systems. The first requirement it covers is the maximum PV system direct-current circuit voltage. This value is used when selecting conductors, cables, equipment, determining working space, and other applications where circuit voltage ratings are used. |
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| We're presenting more popular The Everyday Electrician videos by Trevor Ottmann, president of 3/0 Electric! For those of you who may not yet have encountered him, we wanted to present some of Trevor's most-viewed videos from June 2024 across our social media platforms. Watch the embedded Instagram reel or click the links to view it on TikTok or YouTube... |
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| | | There are two types of bonds that an estimator must understand. First, there is a bid bond also called a bid security or bid guaranty. Second, there is a performance bond. Let’s take a look at the difference between these two bonds and how they should be addressed in an estimate. |
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| The construction industry added 27,000 jobs on net in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. |
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