Members Only |  PREMIUM CONTENT: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers released in early January reveal that the construction industry logged an estimated 207,000 seasonally adjusted quits in November 2021, the highest level going back five months and 27% higher than in November 2020. |
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|  With the acceleration of final-mile deliveries and the growing driver shortage, light-duty vehicles are finding a place in more fleets of all sizes. Get the full special report from Fleet Owner magazine. |
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Advertisement |  Register Now PowerTest 2022 Join the premier electrical maintenance and safety conference February 28 – March 4, 2022! With in-person and virtual attendance options, more content than ever before, and plenty of networking opportunities, PowerTest has something for everyone. Click here to learn more | | |
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|  The PSMJ Resources Quarterly Market Forecast predicts 2022 will be another strong year for A/E/C architecture, engineering, and construction firms in the United States and Canada. All 12 major market sectors surveyed on fourth quarter proposal activity reported solid growth, and among 58 submarkets only office buildings saw a drop in proposal activity during 2021’s final quarter. |
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|  A multimeter and its test leads allow electrical workers to reach into an energized panel, touch live circuit components with the end of the test leads, and capture electrical readings like voltage, current, and resistance. If not used effectively, inaccurate readings result in a failed diagnosis. Or, worse yet, misapplication can result in costly, or even deadly, consequences. |
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Members Only |  PREMIUM CONTENT: In this episode of “EC&M Tech Talk,” Randy Barnett, a journeyman electrician, electrical instructor, inspector, author, trainer, and electrical safety expert, discusses the construction, application, and NEC rules for the installation of flexible cords and flexible cables. |
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|  One reason you might tap a feeder is because you need to supply a specific load, and there’s already a feeder in the area with ample ampacity to also supply this load. Rather than expend the labor, time, and materials to run another feeder circuit, you tap into the nearby feeder. If you do tap a feeder, overcurrent protection must be provided for each phase conductor at the point where the conductors receive their supply except as permitted by Sec. 240.21(A) through (H). |
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|  Fill in the blank. Agricultural buildings where excessive dust and dust with water may accumulate, including all areas of _____ confinement systems where litter dust or feed dust may accumulate shall comply with Article 547. |
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|  An inside look at the IEEE 837 Standard. This article examines how engineers, owners, and installers can ensure that permanent grounding connections meet Standard IEEE 837 and remain dependable throughout the grounding system’s life. |
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Members Only |  PREMIUM CONTENT: In this episode, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and longtime Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss when and if a trifecta of GFCI protection may be needed to ensure Code-compliant installations for certain appliances, such as a drinking water cooler or bottle fill station. |
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|  If you ever plan to become a foreman or a licensed master electrician, your skill set must include the ability to layout a job from conception. An important step in this process is learning how to design and size service feeder conductors. Let’s take a closer look at the steps involved in this important task. |
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|  These eight applications and software are designed to help with financing, fabrication, and more. |
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Members Only |  In this episode of EC&M "On Air," Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses diversity and inclusion initiatives in the construction industry with Stephanie Roldan and Jorge Quezada. They are two of the hosts of Construction DEI Talks, a podcast series presented by partner companies Rosendin Electric and Granite. It aims to question common practices in the industry, educate listeners, and shift the industry’s culture to be welcoming to everyone. |
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Members Only |  Greater appreciation by contractors and suppliers of their mutual dependency may be among the many byproducts of the pandemic’s disruptive impact on the global goods supply chain. But relationships have surely been stressed given materials shortages, shipment delays, and price spikes, meaning some may lie in disrepair when the dust finally settles. |
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Members Only |  Take our monthly quiz to find out how much you know about the NEC, and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, Cabela's, or iTunes! |
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