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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR is an award-winning, industry-leading magazine, serving more than 80,000 readers in the electrical construction sector.
Washington, DC
Joined April 2009
This Veterans Day, we salute all veterans and active service members. Thank you for your service. Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash.
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Join us Monday for this FREE webinar with @LegrandNA! Consumer power and charging needs are transitioning to #USB outlets. As the desire for USBs rises, so does the range of options available. So, how do you choose the right USB outlet for your project? đ https://t.co/0UAoOREZc1
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Consumer power and charging needs are transitioning to #USB outlets. As the desire for USBs rises, so does the range of options available. So, how do you choose the right USB outlet? Learn more in an upcoming FREE webinar #sponsored by @Legrand. đ https://t.co/7xHlu2Y58q
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A major EV assembly and battery plant required one million feet of durable conduit to meet tight timelines. @championfgÂŽ conduit helped expedite the install while reducing labor time and costs. See the new case study @ https://t.co/l7HQ5hmdZh
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Weâve looked into a crystal ball (and economic reports), and the future of the electrical industry is looking up. Read more at the link to learn what sectors will soar, and which to be more cautious about. https://t.co/78NaOcu45v
#BusinessTipMonday #ElectricalIndustry
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Like virtually any industry today, electrical contracting has its benefits and its headwinds. According to a new study by Cascade Partners, the industry was valued at $255 billion in 2024 and is...
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Projects go better with BIMâand you may already have a future expert at your company. https://t.co/FgKHsYeJqg
#BIM #BuildingTechnology
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Construction of large projects has become significantly more efficient with BIM and other VDC tools. But finding people with the skills to take advantage of these innovations poses challenges.
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New Class A HF+ GFCI requirements have been proposedâand they just might solve nuisance tripping for solid-state electronic devices once and for all. https://t.co/wP0syVzpqp
#CodeWednesday #NEC #GFCI
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Before the mid-1980s, it was very common for refrigerators, freezers and other solid-state electronic devices and equipment, such as remote-controlled ceiling paddle fans, to cause nuisance tripping...
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Proud to be featured in @ECmagdotcom for our work on the Wilmington Waterfront Promenade with the Port of LA Our team provided power & safety infrastructure that transformed this space into a vibrant community hub. đ Read more:
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Situated close to a range of popular restaurants, craft breweries, artisan shops, bike trails and historic attractions, the project has further cemented the Wilmington Waterfront Promenade as a...
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Pack your bags! ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR is headed to NECA 2025 Chicago! Come visit us at booth #1450 for stickers and swag. Sign up for the official newsletter here--you won't want to miss a thing! https://t.co/2hoigomTpM
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If you take care of your tools, theyâll take care of you. @Electrician_U contributor Donny Metcalf recommends the best storage and toolboxes in the game. https://t.co/qqUJjqx3XE
#Toolbox #ElectricianU
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Every tradesperson understands that the efficiency of their work is directly tied to how well their tools are organized and protected.
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It's #IndustryNewsThursday and we have our own breaking headline to share: The NECA show starts in 8ď¸âŁ days! You won't want to miss the cutting-edge products and technology, enlightening education sessions and legendary guest speakers. Our countdown begins today!
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Happy Code Wednesday! Itâs time for another round of Code FAQS. https://t.co/RmsRVXgAm5
#CodeWednesday #CodeFAQs #NEC
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Jim Dollard has an extensive background in codes and standards. Send questions about the National Electrical Code (NEC) to Jim at [email protected]. Answers are based on the 2023 NEC.
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Happy Labor Day! Thanks for all you contribute to the electrical industry.
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How do you troubleshoot a rogue doorbell? Contributor Mark C. Ode has some ideas. https://t.co/jTrLqz9Ox1
#Residential #ElectricalConstruction
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I was in Loveland, Colo., this past weekend to celebrate our great-granddaughter Miahâs high school graduation. We stayed at our daughter Trinaâs home for about four days.
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"From connected power grids to emergency services, transportation and water infrastructure, IoT is becoming the digital nervous system of the real world." đ˛ Read more from Jeff Beavers here:
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When we think of the Internet of things (IoT), itâs easy to picture smart buildings, energy-efficient thermostats and intelligent lighting systems. But IoT is so much more than that.Â
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Curious about the use of robots in construction? Learn how theyâre being integrated into reality captureâand how you could use them to print layouts directly onto the job site. đ¤ https://t.co/m6dNtXAfSq
#BusinessTipMonday #ConstructionTech #RealityCapture
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Integration of robotics into reality capture has arrived in the construction industry. You can see it on projects where it is either walking on four legs or rolling around printing layout.
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As of April, almost one-third (32.8%) of total U.S. electrical generation came from renewable energy, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA).âď¸ https://t.co/2BcjshUZQz
#RenewableEnergy #GreenEnergy #EIA
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In the United States, renewable energy sources now produce nearly the equivalent of the electricity output as natural gas, which provides 35.1%, according to a June 2025Â article in Solar Power World.
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Your company safety culture can make all the difference in suicide preventionâjust ask Aldridge Electric. https://t.co/MAuZIa7ewC
#SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth
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In 2019, Ken Aldridge attended a CEO conference where he heard a statistic that tugged at his heart and conscience: the suicide rate for men in construction is nearly twice that of civilian working...
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"Informal safety walkarounds on job sites can help contractors see a fuller picture of whatâs really going on." â ď¸ Read more from Katie Kuehner-Hebert here:
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Beyond safety inspections and audits, informal safety walkarounds on job sites can help contractors see a fuller picture of whatâs really going onâparticularly if they encourage workers to be more...
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"[Maintenance periods]...coincide with weather volatility, where a sudden heating or cooling need can rapidly ramp up demand." âĄď¸ Read more about shoulder season risks to the grid here: https://t.co/YBLvDK1BpL
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Greater demand for electricity due to increases in population, industrial activity and A.I.-driven data centers will likely increase the need for load shedding by independent system operators.
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