| | | | | | Trevor Ottmann shares his exciting experiences from the first day of NECA 2026, including booth visits, networking, and participating in fun challenges. He highlights the event's energy and his anticipation for upcoming activities. |
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| | Sponsored | Stop by Booth #1803 at NECA 2026 in Las Vegas to see our solutions designed to improve power reliability, efficiency, and safety while uncovering new opportunities and revenue streams. We’re committed to building strong partnerships with electrical contractors that advance the electrification and digitalization and help us push the industry forward, together. #NECA2026 |
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| | | NECA 2026 has begun in Las Vegas. The EC&M editorial team has checked out the latest product innovations being showcased on the exhibit hall floor. In this gallery, we're bringing you Part 1 of Group Editorial Director Mike Eby’s NECA product picks. |
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| | Sponsored | Overhead electrical installations don't always need to be complicated. Griplock Systems cable suspension provides a clean, adjustable way to support lighting, conduit, cable tray and other applications. With fewer components to handle and easy height adjustment, cable suspension gives electrical crews a modern way to approach the job. |
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| | | Who doesn’t love free stuff? If you’re at this year’s NECA show in Las Vegas, we’ve got your guide to some of the best opportunities for free giveaways, raffles, and contests. This gallery presents a sampling of the trade show freebies you can pick up while walking the show floor. Although this list is by no means comprehensive, it will get you started on your search for fabulous prizes. |
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| | Sponsored | With its light weight and ease of installation, BABA-compliant Champion Fiberglass conduit offers the lowest labor rates according to the NECA Manual of Labor Units. For 35+ years, ISO 9001-, 14001-, 45001-certified Champion Fiberglass® has helped contractors and engineers reach successful outcomes in data centers, utility transmission and distribution, wastewater treatment facilities and chemical plants. |
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| | | NECA 2026 has begun in Las Vegas! The editors of EC&M hit the show floor to scope out the latest products on display. In this gallery, Editor Michael Morris brings you some of the most interesting lighting products that were showcased on the first day of NECA. |
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| | Sponsored | Comfort and durability belong on the same job. GlenGuard AR/FR fabric delivers a soft, lightweight feel backed by hard-working performance and protection. Its solution-dyed construction helps maintain color and durability wash after wash, keeping workers comfortable and ready for the demands of the field. |
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| | | This article covers NECA's 2026 educational session discussing the upcoming midterm elections, potential policy changes, and their implications for electrical contractors, including permitting reform and energy projects. |
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| | Sponsored | Boost confidence in every strut-to-threaded rod assembly with ABB Superstrut® and Kindorf® U-Shaped Strut Washers. Designed to eliminate washer over-rotation and create a more secure connection to the strut, these durable washers improve installation reliability. Retrofit versions install quickly on existing trapeze assemblies without removing hex nuts, simplifying upgrades. |
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| | | In his NECA speech, Nick Saban draws parallels between coaching football and managing electrical contracting teams, highlighting the importance of truthful feedback, talent development, and handling disruptive employees for sustained success. |
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| | Sponsored | Enhance safety and reliability in critical power applications with Hubbell cable cleats. They provide secure cable restraints to help withstand extreme short-circuit forces and reduce the risk of cable movement during fault conditions. Click the link below to discover how they help support reliable system performance. |
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| | | Join EC&M Managing Editor Ellie Coggins and Trevor Ottmann as they share highlights from the first day of NECA at booth #2028, showcasing the event, free swag, and more. Stay tuned for tomorrow's live coverage! |
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| | | ABB takes home second runner-up honor for its TRAFCOM transformer condition monitoring solution in this year's Product of the Year competition. |
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| | | In 2025, electrical contractors experienced unprecedented growth driven by data center expansion, electrification, and power infrastructure projects, resulting in a 35% revenue increase and industry record highs despite supply chain and labor challenges. |
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| | | At this year's NECA Convention, Trevor Ottmann returned to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center to connect with industry professionals. Visitors enjoyed chatting with him, entering the e-bike giveaway, and collecting exclusive EC&M merchandise, making it a memorable day for attendees. |
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| | | As AI workloads expand, data centers are evolving into high-density, energy-intensive facilities that require innovative cooling, modular construction, and green energy solutions, while facing challenges like labor shortages and environmental concerns. |
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| | | In part two of this EC&M On Air podcast, host Ellen Parson, Editor-in-Chief of EC&M, presents powerful insights from industry experts at Henderson Engineers, CannonDesign, and Augmenta on the state of AI in the electrical industry today. |
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