| | | | | | Every three years, the EC&M audience anxiously awaits the release of the latest edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC). With this cycle’s round of changes, the 2026 NEC brings a wide range of updates, reorganizations, and new requirements that affect nearly every facet of the electrical industry. |
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| | | | WalletHub's recent report ranks 100 cities based on 28 green indicators, revealing the least environmentally friendly cities, predominantly from Arizona and southern states, and offering insights into their environmental shortcomings. |
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| | | | Episode 87 features conversations with some Top 50 executives, including Jeff Thiede of Everus Construction Group and Greg Padalecki of Alterman. Listen here. |
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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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| | Sponsored | | Having the right tools for a project can make the difference between a quick and easy installation and a day full of headaches. The same is true for lighting controls – having versatile solutions that fit the size and type of project you’re working on is crucial to success. To help meet the diverse needs of commercial projects, Intermatic... |
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| | | Integrated Systems Testing (IST) verifies that all building systems interact correctly under real-world conditions, serving as a crucial step before facility turnover. It involves simulating worst-case scenarios to ensure seamless operation and system integration, ultimately delivering confidence in building performance. |
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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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| | | Fill in the blank. The bonding conductor or grounding electrode conductor for radio and television receiving station antenna discharge units shall not be smaller than _____. |
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| | | A “separately derived system” (SDS) is an electrical power supply having no direct connection(s) to the circuit conductors of any other electrical source other than those established by grounding and bonding connections. |
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| | | The Q3 2025 electrical market shows a mixed but stable outlook, with slow growth driven by key indicators like construction activity, pricing trends, and employment data, suggesting resilience amid economic softness. |
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| | | In this EC&M Tech Talk, Randy Barnett covers some of the most often used NEC rules for making grounding and bonding connections. In the first section the importance of making these connections properly, in accordance with code requirements, is stressed. Examples of what happens when faults do arise are given. |
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| | | FMI Corporation, a leading provider of consulting and investment banking services to the built environment, today announced the release of part one of its 2025 Project Manager Study. The first installment, Why Project Management Still Fails, examines the root causes of underperformance and offers actionable insights for construction executives and ... |
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| | | Using the 2023 NEC, test your Code knowledge to determine what’s wrong with these electrical installations in this five-question quiz. After submitting your answers, you can enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon! Note: You don’t have to get all the answers correct to win. |
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