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    Electrical Construction & Maintenance: Volume 122, Issue 10
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    National Electrical Code
    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).
    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
    Oct. 12, 2023
    Shining a light on the benefits of building solar farms with pre-assembled components
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    Electric Grid
    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
    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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