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    Electrical Construction & Maintenance: Volume 122, Issue 4
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    Tracking the Hottest Housing Markets

    April 14, 2023
    Even though single-family construction will likely have an off year in 2023, you will still see a surprising amount of construction in some hot markets.
    Wireless occupancy/vacancy sensors ensure lights are off when a space is vacant. They install in minutes to help optimize energy savings and simplify code compliance.

    2023 Energy Codes and Lighting & Control Requirements

    April 14, 2023
    What changes are likely in store for lighting and controls this year as they relate to energy code requirements
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    Promise Vs. Practice: Are Lighting Controls Closing the Gap?

    April 14, 2023
    An inside look at the latest trends in lighting & controls — and how electrical contractors are harnessing the power of increased capability and functionality
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    The Danger of Making Assumptions When Estimating

    April 14, 2023
    Understand these 10 elements of estimating.
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    The 2023 NEC introduced changes meant to mitigate electrical hazards in kitchens.

    2023 NEC Requirements for Kitchens

    April 14, 2023
    Learn the new requirements for GFCI protection and electrical appliance cords.

    More content from April 2023

    Fig. 1. Rigid metal conduit requirements can be found in NEC Art. 344.

    NEC Requirements for Metal Conduits

    April 14, 2023
    Do you know the rules for installing the four types of metal conduit listed in the NEC?
    Fig. 1. The area of all conductors at any cross section does not exceed 40% of the cross-sectional area of that space.

    Stumped by the Code? NEC Requirements Related to Panelboards

    April 14, 2023
    Answering your NEC questions
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    Implementing Lighting Controls in Smaller Buildings

    April 11, 2023
    How electrical contractors can make networked lighting controls more affordable, attractive, and useful for smaller facilities
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    New Product Showcase: Luminaires, Lamps, Sensors, and Controls — April 2023

    April 11, 2023
    Check out the latest product innovations in luminaires, lamps, sensors, and controls.
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    Tracking Trends in Lighting & Control

    April 11, 2023
    What's having the greatest impact on the lighting & controls market
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    What's Wrong Here? Hint: Wet Location Worries

    March 30, 2023
    Can you spot the Code violation in this photo?
    countertop in kitchens with receptacles installed on wall

    Practically Speaking: Kitchen Countertop Conundrum

    March 30, 2023
    Getting to the bottom of where to install receptacle outlets on the walls at countertop surfaces.
    air conditioning units with disconnect installed behind unit

    Illustrated Catastrophes: No Room for Error

    March 30, 2023
    See the latest Code violations from NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc.
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    Commercial Lighting Rebate Trends for 2023

    March 1, 2023
    Check out the latest trends in commercial lighting rebates for 2023