EC&M On Air

In this episode, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson is joined by Michael Catalano, high school guidance counselor and master electrician from Saugerties, N.Y., who has been instrumental in recruiting young electricians through the programs offered within his school district. He explains the BOCES program and how a unique partnership between high school electrical students and Habitat for Humani...

In this episode of Next-Gen Insights, part of the EC&M On Air podcast series, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson passes the torch to Managing Editor Ellie Coggins, who will be taking over as host for the Next-Gen series, and shares what to expect from the upcoming class of 30 Under 30 All Stars.   

As AI demand accelerates, many data center operators are turning to brownfield upgrades to deploy capacity faster than greenfield construction allows. This conversation looks at how data center teams are unlocking AI performance from existing facilities—navigating electrical, cooling, and operational constraints while phasing upgrades to protect uptime and reliability. For electrical engineers and...

In this episode of EC&M On Air, Trevor Ottmann, owner of 3/0 Electric in Bennet, Neb., joins Ellen Parson of EC&M to discuss the Everyday Electrician! In case you haven't heard of Trevor, he is the face behind the Everyday Electrician video series, which we publish on our Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube channel, where he shares tips/tricks and what a day in the life looks like as an electri...

In this special edition of EC&M On Air, Nada Adelfattah joins the podcast to share insights and advice on how to grow your career as an electrical engineer and young electrical professional! She is an electrical engineer III with Mott MacDonald in Iselin, N.J. 

ICYMI, this is an audio-only version of a popular past article that ran online! Narrated by EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson, this article was originally written by Mark Lamendola, electrical consultant, and covers the five types of boundaries required by NFPA 70E. 

ICYMI, this episode features an audio-only version of a popular online article we recently ran on the EC&M website. This article, read by Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson, was originally written by Electrical Consultant Mark Lamendola. It is Part 2 of his series on key terms all electricians should know from NFPA 70E. This episode covers the key terms "accessible" and "approved." 

In part two of this EC&M On Air podcast, host Ellen Parson, Editor-in-Chief of EC&M, presents powerful insights from industry experts at Henderson Engineers, CannonDesign, and Augmenta on the state of AI in the electrical industry today. The conversation centers on the importance of understanding a company’s own workflows, data, and business goals before layering in AI tools — with guests...

In this Next-Gen Insights, Ellen Parson is joined by Hannah Shasserre, Project Engineer at ArchKey Solutions, to discuss what led her to succeed in the electrical industry and to become a 2025 EC&M 30 Under 30 All Star honoree. She discusses how she got started in the industry, challenges she's faced on the job and how she overcame them, her favorite projects, and tips for other young professi...

In this episode of EC&M On Air podcast, host Ellen Parson, Editor-in-Chief of EC&M, speaks with industry experts from Henderson Engineers, CannonDesign, and Augmenta about how artificial intelligence is reshaping design and construction workflows in the electrical industry. The discussion explores how AI tools are being used to accelerate early-stage design decisions, automate tasks like e...

In this Next-Gen Insights, Ellen Parson is joined by Carlie Cook, Director of semiconductor operations at Rosendin, to discuss what led her to succeed in the electrical industry and to become a 2025 EC&M 30 Under 30 All Star honoree. They discuss what it’s like to work on semiconductor projects, tips for success, and thoughts on the future of the industry.

We're highlighting a popular recent article in a special audio-only format. This article is read by Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and was originally published on the EC&M website in October. Written by Jennifer Daneshgari and Dr. Heather Moore, this piece explores how to design a process of procurement (PoP) that allows your construction org to effectively plan work, manage labor, procure mater...

Philip Keebler, technical advisor with PBE Engineers, joins EC&M On Air to discuss power quality issues. Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson's conversation with him was so detailed that we decided to divide into three parts. This is the third and final part. You can find the other two discussions with Philip in the On Air feed. In this episode, we turn our sights onto the monitoring aspect of power q...

In this episode, David Speidelsbach, Sales and Strategic Initiatives at Wesco, shares expert insights on how to successfully pursue and execute complex data center projects.

In this Next-Gen Insights, Ellen Parson is joined by Austin Hays, Apprenticeship Coordinator at Claypool Electric, Inc., to discuss what has helped him succeed in his career and as a 2025 EC&M 30 Under 30 All Star honoree. They discuss what led Austin to a career in the electrical industry, advice for young professionals, work-life balance, and more!

We're highlighting a popular past article that ran online in a special audio-only format. This article is read by Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and was originally published on the EC&M website in October. Written by Theo Brillhart, this article explores into how the chief barrier in EV adoption is now "charging anxiety" and the reliability of EV charging infrastructure.

Ellen Parson sits down with Jim Lucy, Editor-in-Chief of EC&M’s sister publications, Electrical Wholesaling and Electrical Marketing. They discuss Lucy's 2026 construction forecast that appeared in the December 2025 issue of EC&M. Lucy breaks down trends, drivers to look out for, and more. Learn more about what to expect for the construction industry in this new year.

For Episode 94, we're highlighting a popular past article that ran online in a special audio-only format. This article is read by Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and was originally published on the EC&M website in October. Written by one of EC&M's trusted subject matter experts, Mark Lamendola, this article defines what safety should look like across organizations and for individuals based on...

In Episode 93 of EC&M On Air, Sophia Pike, electrical engineer III with Syska Hennessey Group, joins Ellen Parson to discuss what has helped her succeed so early in her career as a 2025 EC&M 30 Under 30 All Star honoree. They discuss how Sophia got interested in electrical design and data center work, tips she'd share with other young professionals in the industry, key technology to stay s...

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 popular content of this past year. Ellen highlights topics like the top 2026 National Electrical Code changes and what AI means for the electrical industry . Managing Editor Ellie Coggins Angus covers what's going on with The Everyday Electrician (inclu...

This bonus episode of EC&M On Air, sponsored by Wesco, explores how the rapid growth of AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure is reshaping the data center market and pushing development beyond traditional core locations. Host Ellen Parson is joined by Wesco subject matter expert David Speidelsbach to examine the forces driving unprecedented demand, the strain being placed on establis...

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-Chief Ellen Parson and 2025 30 Under 30 honoree Luis Llamas, master electrician and owner of Salvador Electric in Mechanicville, Md.  They discuss what a day in the life looks like for Luis, industry trends, and more. If you want to get to know more a...

Philip Keebler, senior electrical engineer with PBE Engineers, joins Episode 89 of EC&M On Air to discuss power quality issues. Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson's conversation with him was so detailed that we wanted to divide into three parts. Part 1 covered safety issues related to power quality .  In this episode, we're diving into grounding-related topics, including why grounding is fundamental...

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 published in August 2025 by one of our longtime experts and contributors, Mark Lamendola. It covers electrical maintenance and repair best practices and why faster does NOT always equal more efficient when it comes to these jobs.  Listen to the article re...

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 highlighting an article from longtime EC&M freelancer Tom Zind on why there are so many abandoned construction projects — and the impact on electrical contractors.  Listen to this audio-only version, or check out the original online exclusive article .