| | | | | | Welcome back to a new “Editor’s Choice: Top Product Picks” gallery. This edition highlights six new product innovations from around the industry, chosen by the editors of EC&M. Click through the following slides to see the latest and greatest products including circuit breakers, boots, flood lights, lighting controls, and more. |
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| | | | This article explores how AI-powered design is transforming the construction of complex, mission-critical buildings by optimizing layouts, reducing waste, and addressing labor shortages, ensuring faster and more sustainable project delivery. |
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| | | | The Section 179D energy efficiency deduction, a key incentive for commercial building upgrades, is set to expire in June 2026, prompting a surge in last-minute projects and raising questions about future support for energy improvements. Its end could hinder ongoing energy savings and project viability, especially for small businesses and distressed... |
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| | Sponsored | | EC&M Editor-in-Chief, Ellen Parson, discusses “2026 NEC Code Changes: Key Impacts for Electrical Contractors” with subject matter expert Chad Kennedy, Director of Industry Standards for Schneider Electric. In this first of three video interviews, we’ll explore several key NEC revisions designed to protect workers and improve job... |
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| | | Fill in the blank. The _____ portion of abandoned optical fiber cables shall be removed. |
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| | Sponsored | Join EC&M’s Code Change Conference this December in Seattle or January in Boston. Two days of expert-led training to keep electricians, contractors, inspectors, and engineers up to speed on major NEC updates. |
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| | | In this article, learn recommendations from Electrical Safety Consultant Mark Lamendola on working safely with 120V breaker panels from start to finish. |
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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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| | | Engineering and construction costs continued to show gains in October, according to the Engineering and Construction Cost Indicator from PEG and S&P Global Market Intelligence. The headline Engineering and Construction Cost Indicator, a leading indicator measuring wage and material inflation for the engineering, procurement, and construction sector... |
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| | | 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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| | | 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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| | | 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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