| | | | | | Despite economic headwinds and policy uncertainties, 2024 was a robust year for top electrical contractors, with revenues surpassing expectations. Firms navigated supply chain issues, labor shortages, and tariffs by leveraging technology like AI and AR/VR, and focusing on high-growth sectors such as data centers and renewable energy, setting the stage... |
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| | | | NECA 2025 in Chicago was another one for the books! The entire EC&M and Electrical Wholesaling editorial and sales teams had a blast. Scroll through this gallery to see some photos of their favorite moments from the weekend. And we'll be excited to see you all again next year for NECA 2026 in Las Vegas! |
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| | Sponsored | | Register now to join us at the largest and fastest growing trade show in the utility industry, The Utility Expo! It's back October 7-9 in Louisville, KY. With more than 21,000 attendees and 1.5 million square feet of products and services, The Utility Expo 2025 is the #1 trade show for utility construction professionals. Use code SAVE20 to save 20% on show admission! |
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| | Sponsored | | Many organizations are now wondering whether PPE selections based on IEEE 1584-2002 arc-flash studies are still safe for workers. In some cases, incident energy levels calculated with the 2002 model and the 2018 model are different by more than a factor of two. Fortunately, organizations can evaluate their concerns about PPE and worker risk with assessment... |
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| | | The editorial staff of EC&M and Electrical Wholesaling magazines had the chance to attend NECA, explore the show floor, meet readers, and attend educational sessions. Scroll below to watch their video highlights, and wish them a safe journey back home from the show! |
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| | Sponsored | Nationally recognized NEC expert Mike Holt is leading the training at Code Change Conference 2026. Gain practical, real-world insights and clarity from the best in the business. Join us in Seattle this December or Boston this January and walk away with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed. |
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| | | We are back with some of Trevor Ottmann's most popular Everyday Electrician™ posts from August 2025! He discusses hard-to-reach switches, how truck scales work, and old-fashioned level indicators. |
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| | Sponsored | With a special focus for electrical professionals, the Facilities Expo has solutions for any building challenges you might face. Here you will learn from industry experts, network, and explore our solution packed exhibitor floor—all for free! |
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| | | The InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) has announced the agenda for PowerTest 2026, its annual electrical power safety and reliability conference. The five-day event will be held March 2–6, 2026, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn. |
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| In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc contemplate a common concept that can sometimes cause confusion. When is ampacity not really ampacity? |
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| In this EC&M Tech Talk, Randy Barnett identifies the location of the most important Lockout and Tagout rules for electrical workers. |
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| | | The U.S. offshore wind sector is experiencing significant setbacks due to federal funding withdrawals and permit cancellations, threatening future growth and investor confidence in renewable energy projects. |
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| For this “Members Only Quiz”, we decided to test your NEC knowledge on grounding and bonding performance requirements. This is an important and popular topic for our readers. The five-question quiz offers a chance to either learn more about these requirements or to refresh yourself. |
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| This article emphasizes the importance of clear expectations, concept-focused training, and regular reinforcement to ensure new employees adopt safe work practices quickly and effectively, reducing accidents and shortcuts. |
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