EC&M On Air — AI: How Electrical Firms Are Preparing for What’s Next
In part two of this EC&M On Air podcast, host Ellen Parson, Editor-in-Chief of EC&M, presents powerful insights from industry experts at Henderson Engineers, CannonDesign, and Augmenta on the state of AI in the electrical industry today. The conversation centers on the importance of understanding a company’s own workflows, data, and business goals before layering in AI tools — with guests emphasizing there is no one-size-fits-all playbook. Looking ahead, emerging advancements in AI as well as tips on how electrical firms can stay competitive in the future are discussed.
Our experts include:
- Dustin Schafer, Head of Research at Henderson Engineers
- Aaron Henderson, Senior Digital Innovation Director at Henderson Engineers
- Joel Yow, Director of Digital Products at CannonDesign
- Aaron Szymanski, Co-Founder and Head of Product at Augmenta
ICYMI: Check out Part 1 of this AI discussion in last month’s featured episode.
About the Author
Ellen ParsonEllen Parson
Editor-in-Chief - EC&M
Ellen Parson is the Editor-in-Chief for EC&M. She has a journalism degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She's been a business-to-business writer and editor for more than 25 years, most of which have been covering the construction and electrical industries. Contact her at [email protected].


