EC&M On Air

Next-Gen Insights with Nada Abelfattah

In this special edition of EC&M On Air, Nada Adelfattah joins the podcast to share insights and advice on how to grow your career as an electrical engineer and young electrical professional! She is an electrical engineer III with Mott MacDonald in Iselin, N.J. 

Five Types of Boundaries According to NFPA 70E — EC&M On Air Highlights

ICYMI, this is an audio-only version of a popular past article that ran online! Narrated by EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson, this article was originally written by Mark Lamendola, electrical consultant, and covers the five types of boundaries required by NFPA 70E. 

What Does "Accessible" and "Approved" Mean in NFPA 70E? EC&M On Air Highlights

ICYMI, this episode features an audio-only version of a popular online article we recently ran on the EC&M website. This article, read by Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson, was originally written by Electrical Consultant Mark Lamendola. It is Part 2 of his series on key terms all electricians should know from NFPA 70E. This episode covers the key terms "accessible" and "approved." 

AI: How Electrical Firms Are Preparing for What’s Next

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. The conversation centers on the importance of understanding a company’s own workflows, data, and business goals before layering in AI tools — with guests emphasizing there is no one-size-fits-all playbook. Looking ahead, emerging advancements in AI as well as tips on how electrical firms can stay competitive in the future are discussed.

Our experts include:

• Dustin Schafer, Head of Research at Henderson Engineers
• Aaron Henderson, Senior Digital Innovation Director at Henderson Engineers
• Joel Yow, Director of Digital Products at CannonDesign
• Aaron Szymanski, Co-Founder and Head of Product at Augmenta

ICYMI: Check out Part 1 of this AI discussion in last month’s featured episode.

Next-Gen Insights with Hannah Shasserre, ArchKey Solutions

In this Next-Gen Insights, Ellen Parson is joined by Hannah Shasserre, Project Engineer at ArchKey Solutions, to discuss what led her to succeed in the electrical industry and to become a 2025 EC&M 30 Under 30 All Star honoree. She discusses how she got started in the industry, challenges she's faced on the job and how she overcame them, her favorite projects, and tips for other young professionals. 

Experts Weigh In on Electrical Industry’s AI Adoption

In this episode of EC&M On Air podcast, host Ellen Parson, Editor-in-Chief of EC&M, speaks with industry experts from Henderson Engineers, CannonDesign, and Augmenta about how artificial intelligence is reshaping design and construction workflows in the electrical industry. The discussion explores how AI tools are being used to accelerate early-stage design decisions, automate tasks like electrical conduit routing and model coordination, and analyze past project data to improve planning and benchmarking.

Our experts include:

• Dustin Schafer, Head of Research at Henderson Engineers
• Aaron Henderson, Senior Digital Innovation Director at Henderson Engineers
• Joel Yow, Director of Digital Products at CannonDesign
• Aaron Szymanski, Co-Founder and Head of Product at Augmenta

Look for part 2 of this discussion coming next month.

Next-Gen Insights with Carlie Cook, Rosendin

In this Next-Gen Insights, Ellen Parson is joined by Carlie Cook, Director of semiconductor operations at Rosendin, to discuss what led her to succeed in the electrical industry and to become a 2025 EC&M 30 Under 30 All Star honoree. They discuss what it’s like to work on semiconductor projects, tips for success, and thoughts on the future of the industry.

Streamlining Construction Procurement: Strategies for Effective Material Management

We're highlighting a popular recent article in a special audio-only format. This article is read by Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and was originally published on the EC&M website in October. Written by Jennifer Daneshgari and Dr. Heather Moore, this piece explores how to design a process of procurement (PoP) that allows your construction org to effectively plan work, manage labor, procure materials, and more.

Power Quality Monitoring With Philip Keebler

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. You can find the other two discussions with Philip in the On Air feed.

In this episode, we turn our sights onto the monitoring aspect of power quality.

Winning Complex Data Center Projects: Strategies for Success

In this episode, David Speidelsbach, Sales and Strategic Initiatives at Wesco, shares expert insights on how to successfully pursue and execute complex data center projects.