| | | | | | MEP trades’ utilization of data and digital tools used to generate it is increasing, leading to steady operational improvements in construction work, but the industry is hardly marching forward in lockstep on that front. |
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| | | | Philip Keebler, technical advisor with PBE Engineers, joins EC&M On Air to discuss power quality issues. Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson's conversation with him was so detailed that we decided to divide into three parts. This is the third and final part. In this episode, we turn our sights onto the monitoring aspect of power quality. |
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| | | | Do you know an up-and-coming young electrical professional who has shown extraordinary results on the job? If so, nominate them for consideration as an EC&M Under 30 All-Star. The deadline is April 1. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Where luminaires are installed in a clothes closet, the clothes closet storage space shall be the volume bounded by the sides and back closet walls and planes extending from the closet floor vertically to a height of _____ or to the highest clothes‐hanging rod. |
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| | | This article explores the critical distinction between production and productivity in construction, emphasizing how focusing on efficiency and value transfer can boost profits and project success. |
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| | | In this Next-Gen Insights, Ellen Parson is joined by Austin Hays, Apprenticeship Coordinator at Claypool Electric, Inc., to discuss what has helped him succeed in his career and as a 2025 EC&M 30 Under 30 All Star honoree. They discuss what led Austin to a career in the electrical industry, advice for young professionals, work-life balance, and more... |
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| | | The way you select and install overcurrent protection will determine whether it does its job—or fails when it matters most. Done correctly, it prevents overheating, arcing, and damage like melted conductors. Done wrong, and you’ve just created a fire hazard waiting to happen. |
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| | | This edition of the EC&M Member’s Only quiz series is all about transformers. Take this five-question quiz and put your knowledge about transformers and their NEC requirements to the test. 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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| | | Partial discharge in electrical equipment insulation can lead to catastrophic failure. NETA Certified Technicians must understand the reasons partial discharge may occur and how to properly detect, diagnose, and correct it. |
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| | | Sizing conductors and protection for rotating electrical equipment is commonly required in the field and on exams. The rules are separate for different types of equipment and can become quite involved. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. MC cable can be unsupported and unsecured where the cable is _____. |
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