Electrical Contractor Magazine

We are delighted to announce that ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine received an honorable mention for 2026 Feature Article in this year's Tabbie Awards!

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Winning the project is just the beginning. Join Caterpillar to learn practical strategies for planning and delivering standby power projects with confidence. Explore key considerations that can help reduce risk, avoid common pitfalls and support better outcomes for both your team and customers.

We'll cover sizing, fuel selection, site planning, code compliance and the field details you need to know for what's next.

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De-Risk the Bid: How Top Contractors Win and Deliver Backup Power Projects Thursday, August 06, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. When the power goes out, your customers count on you. And you count on equipment built to perform. Join Caterpillar to learn how to bid smarter, install cleaner and stand behind every standby power project you deliver. We'll cover sizing, f...

Welcome, back Mike! As part of a broader collaboration with National Electrical Contractors Association - NECA`, NEC expert Mike Holt of Mike Holt Enterprises returns to writing for ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR after decades away. He'll be writing the monthly Code Review column, and we’re thrilled to have his expertise in these pages once again.

Read his first column in the July issue 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q04rpJ2r0

When the power goes out, your customers count on you. And you count on equipment built to perform. Join Caterpillar and Electrical Contractor Magazine on August 6 at 2pm EDT to learn how to bid smarter, install smoother and stand behind every standby power project you deliver. We'll cover sizing, fuel selection, site planning, code compliance and the field details you need to know for what's next.
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The 2026 Profile of the Electrical Contractor is here! With a look back at your 2025 business experience, we saw a bit of a reversal from the growth you noted in 2024. Two years ago, firm size and revenues were on the rise following the pandemic. This year, we’re seeing the opposite.

Read about these findings and more at: https://hubs.ly/Q04pM4WK0

Under pressure to meet demanding timelines, Rosendin Electric relied on Champion Fiberglass® for a large data center project. The lightweight design of fiberglass conduit ensured faster installation and reduced material and labor costs.
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As EV charging infrastructure scales rapidly, developers and contractors are under increasing pressure to deliver installations that are faster, safer, and more cost-effective, without sacrificing long-term reliability. Traditional underground installation methods can introduce delays, labor challenges, and hidden risks that impact performance months after commissioning.

A new white paper from Southwire explores how Cable-in-Conduit (CIC) transforms installation by streamlining processes, reducing risk, and improving long-term system integrity, offering a smarter approach to building scalable EV charging infrastructure.

Read the white paper now 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q04m7bv_0

Protect circuits, protect cables, protect yourself!

NEC Article http://392.20 states that “single conductor cables shall be securely bound in circuit groups to prevent excessive movement due to fault current electromechanical forces.” It does not specify how this needs to be done.

Join Panduit and Electrical Contractor Magazine tomorrow at 1pm Eastern to learn all about:
✅ Why cable cleats should be used
✅ The different types of cable cleats
✅ How to choose the right cleat to meet code
✅ How to minimize labor & material costs

You will leave with the knowledge to optimize short circuit protection in your next project and confidently meet code. Register now:

Cable Cleats for Short-Circuit Protection – Learn how to meet code & minimize costs Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. null

With every project under pressure to move faster and cost less, it’s tempting to simplify wherever possible—but when it comes to short-circuit protection, it can expose asset owners to serious and often overlooked risk.

NEC Article 392.20 states that “single conductor cables shall be securely bound in circuit groups to prevent excessive movement due to fault current electromechanical forces.” It does not specify how this needs to be done.

Join Panduit and Electrical Contractor Magazine for a webinar on selecting and using cable cleats to meet the requirements of NEC 392.20. You will leave with the knowledge to optimize short-circuit protection in your next project and confidently meet code.

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At Haas Automation, Inc.'s Nevada facility, Champion Duct® fiberglass elbows made installation faster across long runs, reducing corrosion risk and eliminating burn-through concerns during medium-voltage pulls. The project was a success thanks to the hard work of the electrical contractor.

Learn how:
- Lightweight conduit improved productivity and safety
- Corrosion resistance reduced rework
- Long pulls and BIM modeling increased installation efficiency

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