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    Electrical Construction & Maintenance: Volume 122, Issue 10
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    National Electrical Code

    Proposed Structure Changes for the 2029 NEC

    Oct. 12, 2023
    A look at past Code versions and what is in store for future NEC editions
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    Over the past year, many measures, the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas, MSA has been the fastest-growing metro in the United States. The MSA’s electrical contractors in the market are hiring like crazy. In total, they have more than 31,560 workers (up 6.7% over last year).

    10 Local Markets to Watch in 2024

    Oct. 12, 2023
    These 10 metros have powered through 2023’s turbulent business conditions and look like good bets for solid growth in 2024.
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    Solar farm

    Solar Farm Construction Considerations

    Oct. 12, 2023
    Shining a light on the benefits of building solar farms with pre-assembled components
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    Electric Grid

    Building and Maintaining the Grid of the Future

    Oct. 12, 2023
    Electrical contractors nationwide are partnering with utilities to support projects to drive energy efficiency, reliability, and resiliency.
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    Electric vehicle charging

    Who’s in Charge Here?

    Oct. 12, 2023
    Federal money and user demand are spurring the market for EV charging infrastructure. But incomplete and inconsistent state and municipal regulations make it difficult to keep...

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    Fig. 1. Locations are classified according to the properties of the hazard.

    NEC Requirements for Hazardous Locations

    Oct. 11, 2023
    Article 500 prepares you for properly applying Articles 501 through 516.
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    What's Wrong Here? Hint: Not-So-Flexible Metal Conduit

    Oct. 11, 2023
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    Photo 1. Photo 1. Protective barriers are permitted to be installed on the supply-side terminals of a circuit breaker used as a service disconnect.

    Practically Speaking: Breaking Down “Barriers”

    Oct. 11, 2023
    Could duct seal be used to cover the supply-side terminals to comply with Sec. 230.62(C) barrier requirements?
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    How to Estimate Using Project Management Principles

    Oct. 11, 2023
    Recommendations for remaining organized throughout the electrical estimating process
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    How and Why to Get the Least Use from PPE

    Aug. 18, 2023
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    LA Residence with Networked Lighting

    Low-Voltage Lighting in Smart Buildings

    July 11, 2023
    Demand is booming for networked lighting, low-voltage, and other smart home technologies. So why aren’t more electrical contractors seizing the opportunity?