EC&M On Air

In this episode of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLCs) with a panel of industry experts: Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg, Chris Meek, and Aprille Balangue, who are in conjunction with BetterBricks, a commercial resource of Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, to help building professionals gain a competitive edge in the market. 

In this episode, Ellen Parson discusses the latest residential and commercial electrical service trends and all things electrical, including safety, installation, and new technologies with Joel Worthington, brand president of Mr. Electric, and Ben Kolo, owner of Mr. Electric of Central Iowa.

In this episode of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses present and future applications for robots in the construction industry with a panel of experts: James "Jim" Barrett, Turner Construction; Phil Nimmo, MCA Inc.; Aidan McGuire, Hilti; and Tyler Parker, Black & Veatch. 

In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson speaks with Gene Kent, director of In-Tech, and Vickie Svoboda, a fourth-year apprentice in the program, about how the organization is preparing a workforce to meet the need for skilled union labor with expertise in renewable energy. 

In this episode, Ellen Parson speaks with Michelle Tinsley and Nathan Pentico from YellowBird about the latest safety trends in the construction industry that electrical workers need to know about. 

In this episode of EC&M "On Air," Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses diversity and inclusion initiatives in the construction industry with Stephanie Roldan and Jorge Quezada. They are two of the hosts of Construction DEI Talks, a podcast series presented by partner companies Rosendin Electric and Granite, which aims to question common practices, educate listeners, and shift the industry’s culture to be welcoming to everyone. 

In the latest episode of EC&M "On Air," Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sits down with three executives from this year's Top 50 Electrical Contractors: Bob Graham, with Facility Solutions Group (FSG); Cory Borchardt, with Fisk Electric Co.; and Steve Stone, with ArchKey Solutions. 

In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses the growing contactless office trend with two executives from Powering Chicago and the role electricians and contractors play in making offices safe for employees to return. 

In this episode, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses future industry trends, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and more with executives from three of EC&M's 2021 Top 40 Electrical Design Firms: Kevin Rettich, Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; Matt Goss, CDM Smith; and Mark Torre, Jaros, Baum & Bolles. 

In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sat down with Mike Catalano, master electrician and high school counselor at Saugerties High School in New York State, and three senior students participating in a unique program that combines hands-on electrical training with the opportunity to work on local Habitat for Humanity projects.