EC&M On Air
Episodes
The Most Memorable EC&M Topics of 2025
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our final full-length episode of 2025, Ellen Parson and the rest of the EC&M editorial team are highlighting some of the most memorable and pop...
Beyond the Core: Building Data Centers in America’s Next Frontier
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode of EC&M On Air, sponsored by Wesco, explores how the rapid growth of AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure is reshapi...
Next-Gen Insights with Luis Llamas, Salvador Electric
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're bringing listeners another special episode of EC&M On Air for Episdoe 91. This Next-Gen Insights ep features a conversation with Editor-in-C...
Why Faster Doesn't Equal More Efficient for Electrical Maintenance/Repairs — EC&M On Air Highlights
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 90 of EC&M On Air, Ellen Parson features an ICYMI-style show. This is an audio-only version of a popular past online-only article publi...
Why Grounding Is the Foundation for Equipment Power Quality
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Keebler, senior electrical engineer with PBE Engineers, joins Episode 89 of EC&M On Air to discuss power quality issues. Editor-in-Chief El...
ICYMI — Why Are There So Many Abandoned Construction Projects?
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 88 of EC&M On Air, we're featuring an audio-only version of a popular past article. This time, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson is highligh...
Electrical Industry Insights with EC&M 2025 Top 50 Electrical Contractor Executives
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses some of the most pressing topics facing the electrical industry with a coup...
Tips for the Safe Installation of IT Equipment — EC&M On Air Highlights
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 86, Editor-in-Chief Parson reads an audio-only version of a popular past article. This time, she is highlighting an article of safe install...
Next-Gen Insights with Ryan Helsdingen, Syska Hennessy Group
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 85 features a special interview with Ryan Helsdingen, electrical engineer, PE, LEED AP, with Syska Hennessy Group as part of EC&M On Air's...
Innovations in eMobility: The Next Frontier of Construction
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the demand for electric vehicle charging stations increases, electrical contractors face mounting challenges—cable damage, site disruption, and l...
The 2025 Top 40 Electrical Design Firms: A Conversation with Top 40 Executives
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 83 of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses key insights from some of this year's Top 40 electrical design firm executive...
How to Handle Safety Violations on Client Sites — EC&M On Air Highlights
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 82 of EC&M On Air, we're featuring an audio-only version of a popular past article, read by Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson. This article,...
Meet the 2025 EC&M Product of the Year Competition Winners!
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, meet the three overall winners of this year's Product of the Year competition, hosted by EC&M magazine! First, Editor-in-Chief...
Next-Gen Insights with Conner Willert, ArchKey Solutions
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 80, we're featuring another Next-Gen Insights interview, this time with 2024 30 Under 30 honoree Conner Willert. Conner is a project manage...
Why Women Are Leaving the Construction Industry — EC&M On Air Highlights
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 79 features an audio-only version of a popular gallery that recently ran on the EC&M website called "What's Driving Women Out of Construct...
How Safety Depends on Power Quality
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Keebler, technical advisor to PBE Engineers, joins the podcast to discuss the relationship between power quality and electrical safety with Ell...
Incorporating Check Steps to Improve Electrical Safety — EC&M On Air Highlights
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're highlighting an audio-only version of a popular past article from Mark Lamendola, long-time EC&M contributor and electri...
Incorporating Robots Into Solar Installations
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 76 of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sat down with David Lincoln, senior vice president at Rosendin, to discuss some really ...
Next-Gen Insights with Hazen Ring, Vanguard Electrical
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 75 features a special edition of EC&M On Air, where we are highlighting insights from past EC&M Under 30 All Stars! Today's guest is H...
The Most Unusual Power Outages of 2024 — EC&M On Air Highlights
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 74 of EC&M On Air, we're featuring another audio-only version of a popular piece of past content from the EC&M website. Today, Edit...
Understanding Advanced Risk Factors for Electrical Safety
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EC&M On Air, we're featuring an interview conducted at PowerTest 25 in March 2025 by Ellen Parson with Lanny Floyd, adjunct pro...
Safe Ladder Usage on Job Sites with Mark Lamendola — EC&M On Air Highlights
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 72 of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson reads an audio-only version of a past popular article from the EC&M website. Today,...
Next-Gen Insights with Khalid Hachil, Stantec
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 71 of EC&M On Air features another interview with a past Under 30 All-Star! This time, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson interviews Khalid Hach...
Misconceptions About the Power Quality Industry
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Part 2 of EC&M Editor-in-Chief's conversation with Philip Keebler, technical advisor to PBE Engineers. They cover common mis...
NECA Recommendations for Tariffs & the Electrical Industry — EC&M On Air Highlights
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 69 of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson is highlighting a popular past article with alerts from NECA for its members about what...
Next-Gen Insights with Wes Newton, Hill Electric Co.
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 68 features our latest Next-Gen Insights interview with 2024 EC&M Under 30 All Star honoree, Wes Newton, a service technician with Hill El...
Economic Considerations for Power Quality Issues
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 67, we're covering the many misconceptions surrounding power quality (PQ) issues with Philip Keebler, technical advisor to PBE Engineers. T...
Next-Gen Insights with Yamil Camacho, Henderson Engineers
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 66 is EC&M On Air's first Next-Gen Insights episode! We're featuring past and present EC&M 30 Under 30 All Stars who discuss their jou...
Safety-Related KPIs All Electricians Should Track — EC&M On Air Highlights
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI, this month's EC&M "On Air Highlights" features an audio-only version of a popular past article, read by Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson. She r...
The Most Memorable EC&M Content of 2024 with the EC&M Editors
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 64 of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sits down with the other EC&M editorial staff — Managing Editor Ellie Coggins Ang...
Top 10 Tips for Safe Conduit Bender Use — EC&M On Air Highlights
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI, Episode 63 features an audio-only version of Electrical Expert Mark Lamendola's popular online article, "Bender Basics for Safety," read by Ell...
2025 Construction Forecast with Jim Lucy of Electrical Wholesaling
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 62 of EC&M On Air, Ellen Parson sits down with Jim Lucy, editor-in-chief of EC&M's sister publication, Electrical Wholesaling. They...
How to Avoid Spark Explosions & Use Static Grounding Devices — EC&M On Air Highlights
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 61 of EC&M On Air, we're bringing you "In Case You Missed It" insights from Rick Pedley, president and CEO of PK Safety! Your host and ...
Electric Vehicle Vertical Markets & 2025 Trends
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 60, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses major topics around the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure market with three...
2023 NEC Requirements for Reconditioned Equipment — EC&M On Air Highlights
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 59 of “EC&M On Air,” Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, highlights some of the most popular technical content we’ve been ...
The State of the EV Charging Market According to Industry Experts
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 58, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses major topics around the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure market with three...
Common Electrical Equipment Maintenance Questions — EC&M On Air Highlights
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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-ch...
EC&M’s 2024 Top 50 Execs Talk AI Adoption and Business Challenges
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Choosing Electrical Estimating Software — EC&M On Air Highlights
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 add...
EC&M’s 2024 Top 50 Execs Talk Electrical Industry Market Trends
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Difference Between NEC and OSHA Electrical Requirements with Eddie Guidry — EC&M On Air Highlights
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Meet the 2024 EC&M Product of the Year Winners!
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Choosing a Third-Party Electrical Estimator — EC&M On Air Highlights
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Meet the 2024 EC&M 30 Under 30 Electrical All Stars!
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 A...
Determining Blast Radius for Debris During an Arc Flash with Tommy Northcott — EC&M On Air Highlights
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Insights from EC&M's 2024 Top 40 Electrical Design Firms
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 48 of “EC&M On Air,” a podcast series from EC&M magazine that shares industry intelligence, insights, and opinions on all topic...
EC&M On Air Highlights How to Avoid Bus Duct Failures with Ron Widup
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 so...
Understanding 2024 Labor Productivity Trends in the Construction Industry
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EC&M On Air Highlights Confusion Over Grounding Electrodes and Temperature Limitations
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 br...
How Circuit Breaker Conditions Impact Arc Flash Safety
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 44, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sits down with Denise Green, Midwest regional sales manager and national breaker specialist with Group CBS...
EC&M On Air Highlights How to Average Branch Wire Estimates with Don Kiper
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 conten...
Creative Solutions to Workforce Shortage Crippling the Construction Industry: Part 2
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Educ...
EC&M On Air Highlights Terms to Know from the NEC, Part 2
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 original...
Creative Solutions to Workforce Shortage Crippling the Construction Industry: Part 1
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 40, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses solutions to the nation's ongoing construction workforce shortage with Rosendin's CEO Emeritus M...
EC&M On Air Highlights Important Terms from the NEC, Part 1
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
AI Insights in the Electrical Construction Industry
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 38, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson talks with a panel of experts to deconstruct trends in the electrical construction industry surrounding ar...
EC&M On Air Highlights Listing Requirements for Electrical Equipment with Eddie Guidry
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
2024 Construction Market Forecast
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 constructi...
EC&M On Air Highlights When to Replace Arc Flash Study Stickers
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 35 of “EC&M On Air,” a podcast series from EC&M magazine that shares industry intelligence, insights, and opinions on all topic...
Industry Trends with EC&M’s 2023 Top 50 Executives
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
EC&M On Air Podcast Highlights PPE Requirements & Disconnect Switches with Randy Barnett
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 bee...
Meet the 2023 Under 30 Electrical All Stars: Part 2
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 E...
Meet the 2023 Under 30 Electrical All Stars: Part 1
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EC&M On Air Highlights Common Mistakes Apprentices Make When Referencing the NEC
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 bee...
Electrical Design Trends with EC&M’s 2023 Top 40
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 31 of “EC&M On Air,” a podcast series from EC&M magazine that shares industry intelligence, insights and opinions on all top...
EC&M On Air Highlights How to Choose the Correct Arc Flash PPE with Tommy Northcott
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 be...
Hiring & Retention Insights for Construction & Engineering Firms
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 29 of “EC&M On Air,” a podcast series from EC&M magazine that shares industry intelligence, insights, and opinions on all to...
Introducing the 2023 Product of the Year Winners: EC&M Special Report
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sil...
EC&M On Air Highlights Grounding Electrode Conductors with Randy Barnett
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Creating a Culture of Safety
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 T...
EC&M On Air Highlights the NEC Chapter Layout with Harold De Loach
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 cover...
The Benefits & Challenges of Cross-Generation Electrical Training
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EC&M On Air Podcast Highlights Arc Flash Safety Topics with Tommy Northcott
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
Reducing Lost Labor Hours on Electrical Job Sites
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EC&M On Air Podcast Highlights Grounding/Bonding Topics with Randy Barnett
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 origin...
The Biggest Construction Projects & Trends of 2023
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
Rethinking What the Modern Electric Grid Looks Like
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 20, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson was joined by three industry leaders from Black & Veatch — Dale Claudel, Jason Rowell, Leslie Ponder, an...
An Inside Look at Electrical Supply Chain Issues
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses how ongoing supply chain issues continue to plague the electrical industry with Don Leave...
Women in Electrical Contracting
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sits down with three electrical professionals from Rosendin Electric: Sandy Hankiewicz, ...
Industry Insights with the 2022 Top 50 Electrical Contractors
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ellen Parsons sits down with some of this year's Top 50 executives from MYR Group, MDU Construction Services Group, Faith Technologie...
Meet the 2022 Under 30 All Stars
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ele...
Talking Trends with 2022 Top 40 Executives
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ellen Parson discusses industry trends with EC&M Top 40 executives Scott Wheeler of The Engineering Enterprise, Ken Golovko of HED, a...
A Bright Future for LLLC Technology
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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: Kev...
The Ins and Outs of the Residential & Commercial Electrical Service Business
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ellen Parson discusses the latest residential and commercial electrical service trends and all things electrical, including safety, i...
The Rise of Robots in Construction Applications
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Preparing Future Electricians for Work in Renewable Energy
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
The Top Safety Trends of 2022
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ellen Parson speaks with Michelle Tinsley and Nathan Pentico from YellowBird about the latest safety trends in the construction indus...
Elevating Diversity and Inclusion in the Construction Industry
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EC&M "On Air," Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses diversity and inclusion initiatives in the construction industry with Stephan...
Talking Trends with the 2021 Top 50 Electrical Contractors
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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: B...
Contactless Office Trends with Powering Chicago
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses the growing contactless office trend with two executives from Powering Chicago and the role el...
Industry Insight with the 2021 Top 40 Electrical Design Firm
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 fr...
Training the Next Generation of Electrical Professionals
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sat down with Mike Catalano, master electrician and high school counselor at Saugerties High School in N...
Meet the 30 Under 30 All Stars
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, A...
Women in Engineering
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Rosen...
2021 Construction Forecast
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Indu...
The Benefits of Virtual Estimates
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses virtual estimates with Mike Bickimer, owner of The Virtual Electrician (TV...