| | | | | | Learn essential practices for operating a reciprocating saw safely, including blade selection, work securing, and reducing hand fatigue. The article also explores how a rafter square enhances cutting accuracy and safety, providing techniques for efficient and cleaner cuts across various materials. |
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| | | | November of 2025 ushered in a new Code cycle and introduced the 2026 edition of the National Electrical Code. The 2026 NEC brought several significant changes and it’s important for engineers and electricians to be aware of what has been added or changed. Test your 2026 NEC knowledge with this five-question EC&M Member’s Only quiz. After submitting... |
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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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| | | | 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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| | | From the EC&M e-books library: Best practices for fostering an electrically safe working environment |
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| | | Use the right test equipment the correct way to protect yourself from hazards associated with measuring in the electrical environment. |
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| | | Learn about recent NEC updates guiding load management applications, emphasizing safety, integration of energy sources, and the industry's move toward smarter, more resilient home electrification solutions. |
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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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| | | With the end of the year right around the corner, we highlight 10 of EC&M's most influential articles of the past year, covering a variety of topics from some of our favorite subject matter experts, including Randy Barnett, Corey Hannahs, Mike Holt, and Tom Zind. |
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| | | 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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