Best Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M Podcasts (2024)

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Insights from EC&M's 2024 Top 40 Electrical Design Firms 46:35

9h ago46:35

46:35

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 St…

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EC&M On Air Highlights How to Avoid Bus Duct Failures with Ron Widup 12:40

18d ago12:40

12:40

Welcome to Episode 47 of “EC&M On Air,” a podcast series from EC&M magazine. 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 seri…

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Understanding 2024 Labor Productivity Trends in the Construction Industry 25:13

1M ago25:13

25:13

In Episode 46, Ellen Parson had the chance to sit down one of the authors of FMI's 2023 Labor Productivity Study to discuss how the ongoing workforce shortage continues to plague the nation's construction industry. Tyler Paré, who leads FMI's Performance practice, dissects the most important data/trends and shares how contractors can establish soun…

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EC&M On Air Highlights Confusion Over Grounding Electrodes and Temperature Limitations 7:32

2M ago7:32

7:32

In Episode 45, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson 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 Randy Barnett, who …

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How Circuit Breaker Conditions Impact Arc Flash Safety 40:31

2M ago40:31

40:31

In Episode 44, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sits down with Denise Green, Midwest regional sales manager and national breaker specialist with Group CBS, to cover common questions about how circuit breaker condition affects arc flash safety. Denise presented a very popular webinar on this topic last summer, which is available on demand on the EC&M we…

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EC&M On Air Highlights How to Average Branch Wire Estimates with Don Kiper 8:01

3M ago8:01

8:01

In Episode 43 of “EC&M On Air,” Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting highlight some of the most popular technical content we’ve been running recently, but this time brought to you in audio-only form. This week, we’re featuring subject matter expert Don Kiper, who addresses some of our readers’ most pressing questions about electri…

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Creative Solutions to Workforce Shortage Crippling the Construction Industry: Part 2 32:02

3M ago32:02

32:02

In Episode 42, we're back with Part 2 of our discussion with Rosendin's CEO Emeritus Mike Greenawalt and Edward Cota with Arizona's Department of Education and chief strategy officer and chairman of the Arizona Education Economic Commission. In today's section, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson continues this fascinating discussion with more inform…

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EC&M On Air Highlights Terms to Know from the NEC, Part 2 7:39

4M ago7:39

7:39

In Episode 41, we're highlighting Part 2 of Electrical Trainer Harold De Loach's explanation of Art. 100 definitions from the 2024 NEC, which originally ran as a video but is presented in this podcast in an audio-only format. This discussion centers around additional terms every electrician needs to know, including authority having jurisdiction (AH…

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Creative Solutions to Workforce Shortage Crippling the Construction Industry: Part 1 33:49

4M ago33:49

33:49

In Episode 40, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses solutions to the nation's ongoing construction workforce shortage with Rosendin's CEO Emeritus Mike Greenawalt and Edward Cota with Arizona's Department of Education and chief strategy officer and chairman of the Arizona Education Economic Commission (AEEC). They discuss the new, groundbreaking …

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EC&M On Air Highlights Important Terms from the NEC, Part 1 8:04

5M ago8:04

8:04

In Episode 39 of “EC&M On Air,” Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief, is highlighting some of the most popular technical content we’ve been running recently, but this time brought to you in audio-only format. 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 exper…

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AI Insights in the Electrical Construction Industry 51:43

5M ago51:43

51:43

In Episode 38, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson talks with a panel of experts to deconstruct trends in the electrical construction industry surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). We cover how this technology is already being used in the industry, what areas are in development that may maximize productivity, big things to watch going forward, and why…

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EC&M On Air Highlights Listing Requirements for Electrical Equipment with Eddie Guidry 12:03

6M ago12:03

12:03

In Episode 37 of “EC&M On Air,” Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M highlights 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 exper…

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2024 Construction Market Forecast 44:49

6M ago44:49

44:49

In Episode 36 of “EC&M On Air,” Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, sits down with friend, long-time colleague, and resident construction industry data expert Jim Lucy to talk about what to watch in the construction market this year. Jim is the editor-in-chief of Electrical Wholesaling magazine, a sister publication to EC&M, as well as the edito…

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EC&M On Air Highlights When to Replace Arc Flash Study Stickers 7:22

7M ago7:22

7:22

In Episode 35 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 of EC&M, highlights a past popular video featuring subject matter expert Tommy Northcott in this audio-only format. Tommy addresses some of our readers’ most pressing q…

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Industry Trends with EC&M’s 2023 Top 50 Executives 43:24

7M ago43:24

43:24

In Episode 34 of “EC&M On Air,” a podcast series from EC&M magazine, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson meets with some of the top execs from this year’s Top 50 Electrical Contractors special report: Willis Wiedel, Encore Electric; Rob Smith, Sargent Electric; and John Axelson, Hunt Electric. They cover hot button topics, such as how their firms have nav…

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EC&M On Air Podcast Highlights PPE Requirements & Disconnect Switches with Randy Barnett 5:45

8M ago5:45

5:45

In Episode 34 “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 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 Randy Barnett, who addres…

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Meet the 2023 Under 30 Electrical All Stars: Part 2 33:54

8M ago33:54

33:54

In Part 2 of Episode 33 of EC&M On Air, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson continues her conversation with four of this year’s Under 30 Electrical All Stars. In Part 1, Ellen introduced the guests: Luke Snow, Toth & Associates; Maria Ellis, M.C. Dean; Ian Smith, CDM Smith; and Jordan Emch, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. In Part 2, they continue to d…

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Meet the 2023 Under 30 Electrical All Stars: Part 1 31:57

8M ago31:57

31:57

In Episode 33 of EC&M On Air, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sits down with four of this year’s Under 30 Electrical All Stars. Their conversation went so great that we decided to split it into two parts. In Part 1, Ellen introduces the guests: Luke Snow, Toth & Associates; Maria Ellis, M.C. Dean; Ian Smith, CDM Smith; and Jordan Emch, Oak Ridge …

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EC&M On Air Highlights Common Mistakes Apprentices Make When Referencing the NEC 7:05

9M ago7:05

7:05

In Episode 32 of “EC&M On Air,” Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, highlights some of the most popular technical content we’ve been running recently 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 Harold De Loach, who addres…

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Electrical Design Trends with EC&M’s 2023 Top 40 49:14

9M ago49:14

49:14

In Episode 31 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 of EC&M, sat down with a few top executives whose engineering firms made our Top 40 Electrical Design Firms list in 2023: Jason Wollum of Henderson Engineers; Brian Leav…

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EC&M On Air Highlights How to Choose the Correct Arc Flash PPE with Tommy Northcott 6:47

10M ago6:47

6:47

In Episode 30 of “EC&M On Air,” Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, highlights 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 expe…

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Hiring & Retention Insights for Construction & Engineering Firms 24:18

10M ago24:18

24:18

On Episode 29 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 of EC&M sits down with Gregg Schoppman, Principal at FMI, to talk about his firm’s latest talent study, specifically how these results relate to construction and engine…

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Introducing the 2023 Product of the Year Winners: EC&M Special Report 29:21

11M ago29:21

29:21

In this special edition of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sat down with the product managers representing the Platinum, Gold, and Silver winners of EC&M's 2023 Product of the Year competition to learn more about the products’ applications, development process, and end-user benefits. The Platinum Award went to the MegaFlex UL, represented…

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EC&M On Air Highlights Grounding Electrode Conductors with Randy Barnett 9:10

11M ago9:10

9:10

In Episode 28 of “EC&M On Air,” we're bringing to you one of our most popular EC&M Asks Q&A video series in an audio-only format. It features subject matter expert Randy Barnett, who addresses some of our readers’ most pressing questions about all things grounding and bonding, including whether or not the main grounding electrode conductor can be s…

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Creating a Culture of Safety 26:29

11M ago26:29

26:29

On Episode 27 of “EC&M On Air,” Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M sits down with Rocky Rowlett, vice president of safety for Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI), to talk about all things electrical safety, specifically how FTI treats safety as a culture at their company.By Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M)

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EC&M On Air Highlights the NEC Chapter Layout with Harold De Loach 7:58

12M ago7:58

7:58

In case you missed it, we're featuring one of Electrical Trainer Harold De Loach's popular EC&M Asks video Q&A's in Episode 26, where he covers how to understand the layout of the NEC.By Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M)

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The Benefits & Challenges of Cross-Generation Electrical Training 23:33

1y ago23:33

23:33

In Episode 25 of “EC&M On Air,” a podcast series from EC&M magazine that shares industry intelligence, insights and opinions on all topics electrical, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson presents a special edition in honor of Father’s Day, which was celebrated this past Sunday on June 18. She sat down with father and son duo Bruce Clodfelter, Sr. and Bruc…

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EC&M On Air Podcast Highlights Arc Flash Safety Topics with Tommy Northcott 6:40

1y ago6:40

6:40

In Episode 24, we're featuring an audio-only version of a popular EC&M video on readers’ most pressing questions about arc flash hazards. 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.…

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Reducing Lost Labor Hours on Electrical Job Sites 37:06

1y ago37:06

37:06

In Episode 23, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson dives into the topic of how to reduce lost labor hours on electrical construction job sites with a panel of experts and contractors: Dr. Perry Daneshgari, CEO and president, and Dr. Heather Moore, vice president of customer care and support, from MCA Inc.; Neil Davidson, executive vice president of Common…

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EC&M On Air Podcast Highlights Grounding/Bonding Topics with Randy Barnett 8:42

1y ago8:42

8:42

In Episode 21, we highlight an audio-only version of a popular training video featuring reader Q&A’s. 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 Randy Barnett, who addresses some of our readers’ most pressing questions about grounding and bond…

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The Biggest Construction Projects & Trends of 2023 38:03

1y ago38:03

38:03

In Episode 21, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses some of the biggest construction trends of 2023 with Jim Lucy, Editor-in-Chief of EC&M’s sister publications, Electrical Wholesaling and Electrical Marketing. For more information on this topic, read Jim’s latest article on “10 Big-Money Construction Projects for 2023,” which originally app…

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Rethinking What the Modern Electric Grid Looks Like 45:25

1+ y ago45:25

45:25

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An Inside Look at Electrical Supply Chain Issues 34:57

1+ y ago34:57

34:57

In this episode, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses how ongoing supply chain issues continue to plague the electrical industry with Don Leavens, vice president and chief economist at NEMA; Madeleine Bugel, senior manager of trade and international government relations at NEMA; and Chris Sokoll, president of Disc Corp.…

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Women in Electrical Contracting 44:52

1+ y ago44:52

44:52

In this episode of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sits down with three electrical professionals from Rosendin Electric: Sandy Hankiewicz, Angela Rundle, and Jessica Ray. Together, they discuss what it's like for women to succeed in the traditionally male-dominated electrical contracting/engineering industry.…

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Industry Insights with the 2022 Top 50 Electrical Contractors 38:26

1+ y ago38:26

38:26

In this episode, Ellen Parsons sits down with some of this year's Top 50 executives from MYR Group, MDU Construction Services Group, Faith Technologies Incorporated, Inglett & Stubbs, and Cache Valley Electric.By Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M)

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Meet the 2022 Under 30 All Stars 45:17

2y ago45:17

45:17

In this episode of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson chats with three of this year's Under 30 All-Star nominees: Taylor Groves of Stansell Electric, Cody Krstonich of MC Dean, and Cody Swayze of Smith Seckman Reid.By Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M)

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Talking Trends with 2022 Top 40 Executives 51:59

2y ago51:59

51:59

In this episode, Ellen Parson discusses industry trends with EC&M Top 40 executives Scott Wheeler of The Engineering Enterprise, Ken Golovko of HED, and Cyrus Izzo of Syska Hennessey Group.By Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M)

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A Bright Future for LLLC Technology 35:55

2y ago35:55

35:55

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…

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The Ins and Outs of the Residential & Commercial Electrical Service Business 39:00

2y ago39:00

39:00

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.By Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M)

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The Rise of Robots in Construction Applications 45:26

2y ago45:26

45:26

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.By Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M)

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Preparing Future Electricians for Work in Renewable Energy 23:53

2y ago23:53

23:53

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.By Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M)

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The Top Safety Trends of 2022 28:17

2+ y ago28:17

28:17

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.By Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M)

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Elevating Diversity and Inclusion in the Construction Industry 39:18

2+ y ago39:18

39:18

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…

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Talking Trends with the 2021 Top 50 Electrical Contractors 39:52

3y ago39:52

39:52

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.By Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M)

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Contactless Office Trends with Powering Chicago 35:03

3y ago35:03

35:03

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.By Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M)

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Industry Insight with the 2021 Top 40 Electrical Design Firm 31:56

3y ago31:56

31:56

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.…

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Training the Next Generation of Electrical Professionals 32:44

3y ago32:44

32:44

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.…

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Meet the 30 Under 30 All Stars 46:41

3y ago46:41

46:41

In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sat down with four of this year's 30 Under 30 EC&M All Star honorees: Caitlyn Bieniak, Nick Gallagher, Ariyana Sadykov, and Trey Taylor.By Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M)

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Women in Engineering 24:54

3y ago24:54

24:54

EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sat down with Corrie VerBraken, P.E., and Bertha Prieto Torres, P.E., both engineering managing engineers with Rosendin Electric in San Jose, Calif., to talk about women in engineering and what it's like to succeed in a male-dominated industry.By Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M)

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2021 Construction Forecast 16:06

3+ y ago16:06

16:06

Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson hosts a Q&A with Brian Strawberry, senior economist with FMI Corp., on the firm's "2021 Engineering and Construction Industry Overview."By Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M)

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