| | | | | | As EC&M turns 125 years old, the editorial staff is looking back. Check out these photos from the first 25 years of EC&M. |
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| | | | As EC&M turns 125 years old, the editorial staff is looking back. Check out these photos from the past 25 years of EC&M. |
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| | Members Only | | Explore Chapter 7’s organizational changes, including new, deleted, relocated, and renumbered articles, and learn how to navigate its requirements. |
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| | Sponsored | | Many electrical contractors coordinate conduits, cable trays, and equipment in Building Information Modeling (BIM). That does not mean the work is ready for the shop. On prefab-driven jobs, a coordinated model can still leave fabrication and installation decisions open. Without the right approach, the result is stalled prefabrication, field surprises... |
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| | Sponsored | | In this podcast, Ellen Parson, Head of Content at EC&M, and Kristy Phillips and Adam Akins at Southwire, explore how electrical contractors can improve jobsite productivity, safety, and sustainability through better preplanning, equipment standardization, and collaboration with manufacturers |
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| | Sponsored | | In the next four years, the number of manufacturers with automated processes such as data capture and analytics, physical production, and after-sales support is forecasted to nearly triple, according to PwC’s February 2026 survey of 443 global manufacturing leaders. According to the research report, the surge in automation will impact everything... |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Parking garages used only for parking or _____ are permitted to be unclassified. |
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| | | This article explores how campuses and commercial facilities can manage rising electrical demands through strategic integration of renewable energy sources like solar PV, thermal, and battery storage systems, enhancing resilience and reducing costs. |
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| | Sponsored | The EC&M Product of the Year Competition, established in 2000, showcases the most innovative products of the past year and recognizes the talent and commitment of the people involved in development — from concept through sales and marketing. Complete your entry by the early-bird deadline of December 15, 2026 to potentially be recognized by a panel of electrical experts as a Category Winning product in this year's competition. |
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| | | This article explores the design and implementation of interconnected microgrids at transit facilities, emphasizing renewable energy sources, energy storage, and EV charging systems to enhance resilience and reduce costs. It highlights utility interconnection requirements, system components like PV, BESS, and generators, and innovative installation... |
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| Electrical equipment is selected by a design engineer for a specific purpose. This includes operating within the manufacturer’s specifications, as well as how it functions within the system. |
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| | | Cleveland Electric has completed its transition to a 100% employee-owned ESOP, giving eligible employees an ownership stake at no out-of-pocket cost. |
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