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In every episode, EC&M brings electrical insights, market data, technical information, and helpful hints to our audience of electrical engineers, electrical contractors, and plant facility personnel. This podcast series is produced by EC&M magazine, the technical authority (established in 1901) for electrical professionals who design, construct, and maintain electrical systems for all types of businesses across a variety of vertical markets and industries. Part of Endeavor Business Media‘s portfolio of publications, EC&M On Air is brought to you by Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson, Managing Editor Ellie Coggins. and Editor Michael Morris with artwork by Senior Art Director David Eckhart. For more info on this unique package of content for the electrical market, check us out at www.ecmweb.com.
Episodes
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Common Electrical Equipment Maintenance Questions — EC&M On Air Highlights
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
In case you missed it, this content was originally brought to you in our EC&M Asks Q&A video series. In Episode 57, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is featuring subject matter expert Tommy Northcott on the podcast. Tommy starts with a discussion on the direct connection between electrical safety and electrical equipment maintenance. For background, he provides a brief history of electrical maintenance over the years, which ultimately resulted in the creation of NFPA 70B, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, and how this recommended practice officially became a standard as of 2023.
Monday Oct 28, 2024
EC&M’s 2024 Top 50 Execs Talk AI Adoption and Business Challenges
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
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.
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Choosing Electrical Estimating Software — EC&M On Air Highlights
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
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.
Monday Sep 23, 2024
EC&M’s 2024 Top 50 Execs Talk Electrical Industry Market Trends
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
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.
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
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.
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Meet the 2024 EC&M Product of the Year Winners!
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
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.
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Choosing a Third-Party Electrical Estimator — EC&M On Air Highlights
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
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.
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Meet the 2024 EC&M 30 Under 30 Electrical All Stars!
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
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.
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
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.
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Insights from EC&M's 2024 Top 40 Electrical Design Firms
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Friday Jun 28, 2024
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.