Best Electrical Contracting News Podcasts (2024)

With the ban on engineered stone (due to come into force on July 1, 2024) there has been a shift in focus in the sustainable surfaces arena, with Porcelain coming to the fore. Caesarstone introduced its first porcelain collection in 2022 and the company's managing director, David Cullen, looks at the future of the industry in this space. To find ou…

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Breaking down the 2024 Federal Budget with Denita Wawn 9:51

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In this episode, Sean is joined by Master Builders Australia’s Denita Wawn to look at the 2024 Federal Budget and what it does for tradespeople and the industry as a whole. You can listen to Master Builders Australia’s full 2024 Budget breakdown video here: https://masterbuilders.com.au/master-builders-budget-webinar-2024-25/ And to find more writt…

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2: The Installer Gap 48:22

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David Kitchener and Carly Weller talk to Paul Collins and Dani Putney on the subject of contractors upskilling to increase their business.By Electrical Contracting News

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Family Health Physical Medicine, LLC v. Pulse8, LLC 38:23

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Family Health Physical Medicine, LLC v. Pulse8, LLCBy Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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United States v. Marcus Ashford 43:10

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United States v. Marcus AshfordBy Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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Jong Lee v. Agape Health Management, Inc. 28:43

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Jong Lee v. Agape Health Management, Inc.By Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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Kim Shook v. NCG Acquisition, LLC 41:14

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Kim Shook v. NCG Acquisition, LLCBy Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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Kristee Boyle v. Joseph Azzari, Jr. 51:18

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Kristee Boyle v. Joseph Azzari, Jr.By Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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United States v. Quentin Horsley 41:37

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United States v. Quentin HorsleyBy Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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Baltimore Gas and Electric Company v. Coastline Commercial Contracting, Inc. 34:27

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Baltimore Gas and Electric Company v. Coastline Commercial Contracting, Inc.By Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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United States v. David Minkkinen 46:50

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United States v. David MinkkinenBy Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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Askari Lumumba v. Jeffrey Kiser 39:20

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Askari Lumumba v. Jeffrey KiserBy Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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Carmen Wannamaker-Amos v. Purem Novi, Inc. 44:02

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Carmen Wannamaker-Amos v. Purem Novi, Inc.By Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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Darlene Lancaster v. Secretary of the Navy 39:17

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Darlene Lancaster v. Secretary of the NavyBy Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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Rashad Riddick v. Jack Barber 36:15

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Rashad Riddick v. Jack BarberBy Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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United States v. Aghee Smith, II 45:13

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United States v. Aghee Smith, IIBy Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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United States v. Douglas Whitley 50:08

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United States v. Douglas WhitleyBy Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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Kenneth Brooks v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue 51:49

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Kenneth Brooks v. Commissioner of Internal RevenueBy Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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United States v. Izzat Freitekh 48:16

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United States v. Izzat FreitekhBy Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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Northern Virginia Hemp and Agriculture, LLC v. Commonwealth of Virginia 37:42

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Northern Virginia Hemp and Agriculture, LLC v. Commonwealth of VirginiaBy Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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United States v. Ahmad Hashimi 46:42

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United States v. Ahmad HashimiBy Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

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1: Business Management with Emerson Patton 1:04:18

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We kick off this first series of ECN podcasts by talking to Emerson Patton the founder of Bright Business advice, and the author of the book Bright Business Transformation for Contractors. Emerson has spent the past 15 years helping business owners build stronger, more profitable businesses through his 7 sector Orbit framework which covers everythi…

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The Big Idea - 07 Dec 2023 19:52

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Currency devaluations, coups and green hydrogen potential are factors that have been identified by Oxford Economics Africa as trends to watch on the continent next year. Jacques Nel, Head of Africa Macro at Oxford Economics Africa joined Business Day for more insight into the group's watchlist for the continent as we transition to next year.…

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Listen! 2024: What to watch in Africa in 2024 7:47

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Currency devaluations, coups and green hydrogen potential are factors that have been identified by Oxford Economics Africa as trends to watch on the continent next year. Jacques Nel, Head of Africa Macro at Oxford Economics Africa joined Business Day for more insight into the group's watchlist for the continent as we transition to next year.…

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Listen! Construction industry returns to growth in Q3 7:40

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Construction activity has picked up in the third quarter, according to the Afrimat Construction Index which sits at a 7-year high of 131.5 points. Business Day TV unpacked the index in greater detail with Independent Analyst, Roelof Botha.By Business Day TV

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Listen! Is Naspers finally done burning through cash? 7:18

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Naspers, having weathered a decade of questionable investments, strategic shifts and substantial losses is now showing signs of a positive turnaround, according to Financial Mail's Ann Crotty. Business Day TV discussed this in more detail with Crotty.By Business Day TV

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Listen! The state of the airline industry 10:28

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As the aviation industry continues to soar post the 2020 Covid-19 hit, analysts aren't expecting a slowdown anytime soon. According to research by the International Air Transport Association, the sector's net profit is expected to climb by 3.8% to $25.7 billion in 2024. Business Day TV caught up with Rene Koinzack, Lufthansa's newly appointed senio…

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Listen! SA’s Aspen expands further into China 7:14

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Aspen and Sandoz have inked a near R2 billion deal. For that price tag, Aspen will buy Sandoz's Chinese business. In return, Sandoz will take on four anaesthetic products that Aspen sells in Europe. Business Day TV unpacked the deal in greater detail with Aspen's Group CFO, Sean Capazorio.By Business Day TV

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Listen! SA to start making battery-electric vehicles within 3 years 8:32

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Amid ongoing developments surrounding South Africa's capacity for electric vehicle production and export, Business Day TV speaks to Financial Mail's David Furlonger about whether there is sufficient policy certainty for investment to flow.By Business Day TV

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Listen! COP 28 - State of renewable energy in SA 8:50

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Eskom has put new regulations in place for renewable energy players to help protect access to the grid. Business Day TV spoke to James Mackay, CEO of the Energy Council of SA about red-tape as far as renewable energy projects are concerned and its impact on the country’s energy transition journey.By Business Day TV

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Listen! Transaction Capital swings to loss as profit falls in 'most challenging' year 13:19

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Transaction Capital has swung into an annual loss, saying the results reflect what has undoubtedly been the most challenging and disappointing year in its history. Business Day TV unpacked the performance with incoming CEO, Jonathan Jawno.By Business Day TV

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Listen! SA GDP contracts in Q3 7:17

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South Africa's economy contracted by 0.2% in the third quarter and the sharpest falls in output came from agriculture, construction, manufacturing and mining. Business Day TV unpacked the GDP print with RMB economist, Siobhan Redford.By Business Day TV

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Listen! Climate Group warns of political hurdles that may weigh on renewables ambitions 7:40

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A number of heads of states from across the world have pledged to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030 at this years COP28 summit. While the commitment has been welcomed, an international non-profit organization - Climate Group has highlighted policy barriers that are holding back the uptake of renewables in some of the world's largest e…

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Listen! Independent candidates win partial victory in Constitutional Court 8:45

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The Constitutional Court has granted a partial victory to independent candidates, easing their path to elections by reducing the signature threshold to 1,000 or 15% of local support. Business Day TV unpacked this ruling in greater detail is political analyst, Asanda Ngoasheng.By Business Day TV

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Listen! Q3 GDP contracts by 0.2% 8:51

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South Africa's economy contracted by 0.2% in the third quarter due to a sharp fall in the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry. Declines in construction, manufacturing and mining also weighed. Business Day TV unpacked the print in greater detail with Gina SChoeman, Economist at Citibank.By Business Day TV

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Listen! Alexforbes posts higher interim profit 8:12

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Alexforbes has posted a 96.5% jump in interim headline earnings per share, as the financial services group benefitted from its strategy shift where it reconfigured its core business away from insurance. Business Day TV unpacked the performance in greater detail with Alexforbes CEO Dawie de Villiers.By Business Day TV

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Trade of the Week - 04 Dec 2023 | Glencore, Anglo American and Bidvest. 18:52

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Herenya Capital founder, Petri Redelinghuys provides technical analysis on Glencore, Anglo American and Bidvest.By Business Day TV

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Listen! What COP28 could mean for Africa 7:28

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With Africa only responsible for 4% of total global emissions, while housing the lion’s share of minerals needed for the green energy transition, Business Day TV caught up with Chantal van der Watt, PwC Associate Director for Sustainability and Climate change for her take on what COP28 could mean for Africa.…

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Listen! Capital Appreciation delivers improved earnings despite challenging economic conditions 12:03

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Capital Appreciation has maintained its half-year dividend at 4.25c despite economic challenges, citing high demand for its products. The fintech group anticipates a strong second-half performance, fuelled by diversified revenue streams and growth opportunities. CEO of Capital Appreciation, Brad Sacks unpacked the company's performance in greater d…

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Listen! German and UK Real Estate market 10:27

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Sirius Real Estate, owner of German and UK business parks says that these regions remain attractive for growth. The JSE and London Stock Exchange listed group’s CEO, Andrew Coombs joined Business Day TV for greater perspective on navigating the real estate market in these territories in the current economic climate.…

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Listen! SA's manufacturing landscape 8:56

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After two consecutive months of decline, the Absa PMI has managed to rise by nearly 3 index points in November to a reading of 48.2. For more detail on what the reading suggests about the health of SA's manufacturing sector, Business Day TV spoke to Sello Sekele, Economist at Absa CIB.By Business Day TV

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Listen! Tiger Brands says annual performance reflects challenging trading environment 8:20

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Tiger Brands says its annual performance reflects a challenging trading environment market by high food inflation, cost-conscious consumers, a depreciating rand and unreliable electricity supply. Business Day TV spoke to the group's CEO Tjaart Kruger for more insight.By Business Day TV

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Listen! Grape exporters face a season of worry 7:28

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South Africa's table grape industry is confronting a season of mounting concerns as port crises and power cuts continue to trigger equipment breakdowns and delays at Durban and Cape Town port terminals; resulting in millions of losses in export earnings. Business Day TV spoke to Business Day's Denene Erasmus for more detail on the story.…

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Listen! Falling metal prices weigh on PGM miners 7:30

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PGM miners have been dealt many blows in 2023, including higher costs associated with load shedding and lower metal prices. Business Day TV caught up with the Head of PGMs & Chief Sustainability officer at Afriforesight, Deborah Chikukwa and she shared her outlook for the industry.By Business Day TV

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Listen! Is the collapse of NSFAS imminent 13:38

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The SA Union of Students (SAUS) has sounded the alarm on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) saying it is on the brink of collapse but NSFAS has refuted the claims. For more insight, Business Day TV spoke to NSFAS spokesperson Ishmael Mnisi.By Business Day TV

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Listen! Analysing Mozambique's political landscape post elections 7:39

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Mozambique held local elections in early October but the results announced by the election commission threaten to spark a political crisis. Business Day TV spoke to Louw Nel, Senior Political Analyst at Oxford Economics Africa, for his take on the fraught political situation and its potential impact on the country's economy.…

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Listen! Pulling the plug: will NHI kill South African healthcare? 7:32

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The National Council of Provinces is set to sign off on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill and this will allow the government to run with its plan for state administered healthcare. But critics says the system will fail to deliver even the most basic of healthcare services. Business Day TV spoke to Financial Mail editor, Rose Rose for more de…

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Listen! COP28: SA needs R535bn a year to meet climate targets 8:32

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Climate finance in SA needs to increase by up to fivefold if the country is going to meet its globally committed climate targets by 2023, according to the SA Climate Finance Landscape report released by the presidential climate commission. To unpack if this is possible, Business Day TV spoke to Happy Khambule, Environment & Energy Manager at Busa.…

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