In Episode 56 of EC&M On Air, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sat down with a few of this year's Top 50 electrical contractor executives to discuss the biggest challenges that electrical contractors are facing along with the current state and future of AI adoption. Our guests include Gaël Pirlot of Inglett & Stubbs, Tony Mann of E-J Electric Installation Co., and Chuck Goodrich of Gaylor Electric. 

Since their conversation was so insightful (and ran long), we decided to split it into two parts to make sure listeners don't miss any of this great conversation. If you missed Part 1 on electrical industry market trends, you can check it out on your favorite podcast app or on our website. 

ICYMI, Episode 55 features an audio-only version of a popular past EC&M Asks video. This Q&A features SME Don Kiper of Estimating 101, who addresses addresses some of our readers’ most pressing questions about electrical estimating, including how to talk to contractors about selecting the right software solution, aspects to consider when making that decision, and how quality software can increase productivity and improve cost savings. 

In Episode 54, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sat down with a few of this year's Top 50 electrical contractor executives to discuss some of the most significant electrical industry trends: Gaël Pirlot of Inglett & Stubbs, Tony Mann of E-J Electric, and Chuck Goodrich of Gaylor Electric. 

Their conversation was incredibly insightful and ran on the long side, we decided to split it into two parts to make sure listeners don't miss any of this great conversation. We'll publish the rest of their discussion next month, which will cover these execs' takes on AI adoption and business challenges. 

You can also visit the EC&M website to read the full Top 50 special report, see the complete rankings, and view some of their biggest projects in the past year. 

In Episode 53, we're featuring an audio-only version of a popular video from Eddie Guidry, who addresses some of our readers' most pressing questions regarding the differences between NEC and OSHA electrical requirements — and why we need both. He also explains the scope and enforcement of OSHA citations in electrical settings as well as describes the difference between what's considered "approved" and "acceptable" in the NEC vs. OSHA. 

Eddie’s been in the electrical industry for more than 45 years, and sits on many national and international industry codes and standards committees. 

In Episode 52 of “EC&M On Air,” Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is featuring EC&M’s 2024 Product of the Year Winners! The Platinum Winner is Eaton's KwikRail cable tray. The Gold Winner is Lex Product's PowerRACK for outdoor use. The Silver Winner is ABB's Spec Setter safety switch. 

To learn more about each of the three overall winners, read the special report. You can also check out all of this year's Product of the Year entries to see the latest in electrical product innovation. 

In Episode 51 of “EC&M On Air,” a podcast series from EC&M magazine that shares industry intelligence, insights and opinions on all topics electrical. In case you missed it, this content was originally brought to you in our EC&M Asks Q&A video series. This episode features subject matter expert Don Kiper, owner of Estimating 101, who addresses some of our readers’ most pressing questions about electrical estimating. Don outlines six factors to keep in mind when you’re considering using a third-party estimator. 

In Episode 50 of the EC&M On Air podcast, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, introduces a few of this year's 2024 30 Under 30 Electrical All Stars: Jose Alvarez, Unity Power Services; Khalid Hachil, Stantec; Sierra English, Phoenix Electrical JATC; and Hazen Ring, Vanguard Electrical. They discuss about some of their secrets to success related to them moving up so quickly in the electrical industry at such a young age, along with insights about the latest challenges they’re seeing in the industry, what it’s like for the new generation in the electrical industry, what’s most important to them in their careers, and their opinions on the big things to watch in the next couple of years.

To meet the rest of this year's 30 Under 30 All Stars, read the special report, which appeared in the July 2024 print issue. 

In Episode 49 of “EC&M On Air,” Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular technical content we’ve been running recently, but this time brought to you in audio-only form. In case you missed it, this content was originally brought to you in our EC&M Asks Q&A video series. This week, we’re featuring subject matter expert Tommy Northcott, who addresses some of our readers’ most pressing questions about arc flash hazards, including why calculating the blast radius for debris during an arc flash event can be more complicated than you might think, the difference between arc flash versus arc blast hazards, the consequences for not performing regular maintenance on electrical equipment, how circuit breakers work to clear a fault to minimize potential damage, and safety best practices when conducting thermography or infrared scans on energized electrical equipment.

In Episode 48 of “EC&M On Air,” a podcast series from EC&M magazine that shares industry intelligence, insights, and opinions on all topics electrical, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief, sits down with a few top executives whose engineering firms made our Top 40 Electrical Design Firms list in 2024: Kunal Shal of PBS Engineers, Chris Sacco with Core States Group, and Adam Toth of Toth & Associates. They dissect some of their firms’ secrets to success, industry trends, and biggest challenges they expect to face in upcoming years.

Welcome to Episode 47 of “EC&M On Air,” a podcast series from EC&M magazine. Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular technical content we’ve been running recently, but this time brought to you in audio-only form. In case you missed it, this content was originally brought to you in our EC&M Asks Q&A video series and features Ron Widup, who addresses some of our readers’ most pressing questions about electrical busway in commercial applications. Ron starts with a discussion on the basic construct of a bus duct and then moves on to how to avoid a bus duct failure as well as where installers can look for guidance. He also enlists the expertise of insurance expert and engineer John Weber to speak on common failure scenarios and recommendations for prevention. 

Ron Widup is the vice chairman, board of directors, and senior advisor of technical services for Shermco Industries and has been with Shermco since 1983.