| | | | | | The 2026 electrical construction market faces complexities due to fluctuating product prices, tariffs, and employment trends, with data centers leading growth amid a bifurcated economy. While data center projects surge, other sectors like residential and industrial construction experience slowdowns, influenced by policy and economic factors. Opportunities... |
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| | | | After a failed attempt last year, Omaha reintroduced and passed the 2023 NEC, including safety measures such as GFCIs and exterior disconnects, with a focus on firefighter safety and occupant protection. The vote highlighted tensions between safety advocates and homebuilders worried about rising costs impacting housing affordability. |
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| | | | Fill in the blank. For dwellings, all outdoor outlets, other than those covered in 210.8(A) Ex 1, and supplied by single-phase branch circuits rated 150V or less to ground, _____, shall be provided with GFCI protection. |
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| | | See which of Russ LeBlanc's Moving Violations videos were the most-viewed of 2025 — your favorite one might be there. |
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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 Boston this January and walk away with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed. |
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| | | With the end of 2025 on the horizon, the editors of EC&M have been looking back at the most popular and impactful pieces of content from the year. As always, electric vehicles (EVs) continue to be an important topic for electrical professionals. Collected in this article are five of the top pieces of EV content from 2025. This year’s highlights feature... |
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| | | By systematically capturing and organizing project details, change orders, and informal requests, businesses can improve project visibility, enhance profitability, and ensure their crews are optimally utilized across multiple jobs. |
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| | | The 2023 update of NFPA 70B transforms it from a recommended practice into an enforceable standard, emphasizing proactive electrical maintenance to enhance safety, reduce downtime, and ensure regulatory compliance across facilities. |
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| | | Article 555 covers the installation of wiring and equipment for fixed or floating piers, wharfs, docking facilities, marinas, and boatyards [Sec. 555.1]. The known hazard of electric shock drowning (ESD) require special rules to protect the users of these facilities from the hazards that arise from the use of electricity. |
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| | | The holiday season is here! To help you celebrate, Group Editorial Director Mike Eby has compiled his annual list of products that any electrical professional would love to unwrap this year. |
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| | | Is that installation for real? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Back by popular demand, EC&M presents the “best of the worst” What's Wrong Here photos from 2025. Read each hint, and then click the next slide to read the analysis from NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc on what's behind every Code violation. |
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