EC&M Magazine

Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M) magazine has been a trusted source of technical information since its first issue in 1901. It serves over 130,000 electrical industry professionals, including more than 80,000 subscribers from electrical contracting companies—covering all members of NECA and IEC. Additionally, it reaches over 30,000 subscribers working in large industrial and commercial institutions, effectively connecting with 93% of Fortune 1000 companies, and nearly 20,000 consulting electrical engineers.

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NFPA 70E: Annex Marks the Spot, Part 13

1 week ago | ecmweb.com | Mark Lamendola

Coming into contact with an overhead power line is a preventable safety incident. When it’s not prevented, the consequences are usually fatal. Informative Annex N provides an example of an industrial procedure for working around overhead electrical lines and equipment. The example procedure is preceded by a short introduction [N.1] that covers important principles and concepts. An important principle is you should always assume the lines are hot and operating at over 1,000V.
Preventing Ladder-Related Citations, Part 1

1 week ago | ecmweb.com | Mark Lamendola

Citations for ladder safety violations were No. 3 on OSHA’s list of most cited for 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021, having risen from No. 5 in 2020 and No. 6 in 2019. OSHA’s ladder safety requirements are in 1926.1053, which is part of Subpart X Stairways and Ladders. This is important to note because Subpart X contains:1926.1050. This applies to both stairways and ladders. It provides the scope, application, and definitions. 1926.1051. This also applies to both stairways and ladders.
EC&M On Air Highlights NECA Recommendations for Tariffs & the Electrical Industry

1 week ago | ecmweb.com | Ellen Parson

In Episode 69 of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson is highlighting a popular past article with alerts from NECA for its members about what impending tariffs will mean for the electrical industry. If you're interested in more insights regarding tariffs, check out this recent article from Tom Zind, a freelance reporter for EC&M.
Choosing the Right Lighting System

2 weeks ago | ecmweb.com | Dan Kuhl

As an installer, selecting the right lighting system can be a challenge — balancing client expectations, adhering to building codes, and navigating existing wiring constraints to name a few. It’s important to understand both the technical aspects of the system and how to communicate its benefits effectively to customers.
EC&M On Air Presents Next-Gen Insights with Wes Newton

2 weeks ago | ecmweb.com | Ellen Parson

Episode 68 features our latest Next-Gen Insights interview with 2024 EC&M Under 30 All Star honoree, Wes Newton, a service technician with Hill Electric Co., Anderson, S.C. EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Wes chat about Wes's journey into the electrical industry, must-know technology, and other tips for up-and-coming electrical leaders. You can learn more about Wes in his 2024 30 Under 30 Electrical All Star profile. Follow EC&M On Air for more Next-Gen Insights.
Show Off Your Skills! Become an Everyday Electrician Influencer

3 weeks ago | ecmweb.com | Ellen Parson

Calling all electricians! Want to showcase your expertise, share game-changing electrical tips, and get featured by EC&M? Now’s your chance!If you haven’t already seen EC&M’s short-form videos from the field, “The Everyday Electrician,” check it out on our social channels (Instagram, Youtube, or TikTok).
Key Takeaways from PowerTest 25 Conference

3 weeks ago | ecmweb.com | Ellen Parson

Held March 11-15 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla., and hosted by NETA, the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA), PowerTest 25 once again proved to be the premier event for electrical power safety and reliability training. Offering five days of education, networking, and industry advancement for more than 1,100 attendees, it is the largest annual gathering of its kind for the power industry.
Why Working Too Fast on Job Sites Can Kill

3 weeks ago | ecmweb.com | Mark Lamendola

Many people who have not yet reached mid-career believe they can curry favor with their supervisor or their employer by cutting “unnecessary” corners to get the job done faster. But a good supervisor or a good employer is likely to be more alerted than impressed by unusually fast job completions. Consider a few situations:You do a residential job. The customer complained about a receptacle that seemed to be hot to the touch.
Avoiding Situational Complacency on Electrical Job Sites

3 weeks ago | ecmweb.com | Mark Lamendola

We often think of complacency as being constant in time. You are either complacent or you are not. But situational complacency exists. As the situation changes, an attitude that wasn’t complacent for the old conditions can be complacent for the new conditions. Experienced people might make quick safety checks because they have learned the job and know what to look for. They don’t make those beginner mistakes — at least not when they are fresh. And that’s the catch.
Electrical Troubleshooting Quiz - April 1, 2025

3 weeks ago | ecmweb.com | Mark Lamendola

You were recently hired on as the plant electrical engineer. The plant has a critical line with two operators, each working on a different shift. Being an operator on that particular line requires a lengthy training and certification process. During your first week on the job, the dayshift operator, Alaina, asks if she can meet you in your office after her shift ends. You agree.