EC&M On Air
In every episode, EC&M brings electrical insights, market data, technical information, and helpful hints to our audience of electrical engineers, electrical contractors, and plant facility personnel. This podcast series is produced by EC&M magazine, the technical authority (established in 1901) for electrical professionals who design, construct, and maintain electrical systems for all types of businesses across a variety of vertical markets and industries. Part of Endeavor Business Media‘s portfolio of publications, EC&M On Air is brought to you by Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Managing Editor Ellie Coggins. For more info on this unique package of content for the electrical market, check us out at www.ecmweb.com.
Episodes
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 sharp with, and more.
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 (including our first viral Instagram reel!...
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 established data center hubs, and why emerg...
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 about Luis, read his 30 Under 30 pro...
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 when it comes to achieving/maintain...
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 read here or check out the original a...
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.
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 couple of special guests: Jeff Thiede, president and CEO of Everus Construction Group, and Greg Padalecki, president and CEO of Alterman. They are executives from two of this year's EC&M Top 50 Electrical Contractors, recognized in our annual special report.
Greg, Jeff, and Ellen sha...
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 installation of IT equipment for electrical professionals, originally an online-only article by Mark Lamendola, a subject matter expert for EC&M magazine. The original article, "Safe Installation of IT Equipment," can be found on our website.
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 Next-Gen Insights series! Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief, and Ryan discuss what it takes to grow as a leader in the electrical industry, electrical design insights, and technological trends up-and-coming electrical leaders should keep up with.
Read Ryan's original 30 Under 30 profile...
As the demand for electric vehicle charging stations increases, electrical contractors face mounting challenges—cable damage, site disruption, and labor shortages can slow down project timelines. This episode explores how streamlined solutions can simplify eMobility infrastructure installations, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
Southwire is leading the charge with innovative cables, jobsite calculators, and installation tech...
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 executives. This conversation features Darin Anderson, CEO & chairman of Salas O'Brien, and Matt Goss, senior vice president of CDM Smith. They discuss industry trends, secrets to success, and current challenges facing electrical design firms — and how they're addressing those challenges h...
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, called "Handling Safety Violations on Client Sites," is by Mark Lamendola and appeared online in May 2025.
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 Ellen Parson speaks with Sergio Panetta, VP of Engineering at I-Gard Corp., about the overall Platinum-winning product: the i-AVT Plus in the “Protective Devices” category.
Next, she discusses the Gold winner, the DCC-9 in the “Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment” category with Léo Vig...
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 manager for ArchKey Solutions, and he and Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discuss his career, practices to help up-and-coming electrical leaders, and more.
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 Construction?" This gallery offers statistics from a survey conducted by The National Center for Construction Education and Research. The findings offer insights on some of the elements that are keeping women from entering and remaining in the construction industry.
Tune in to the audio-only ...
Philip Keebler, technical advisor to PBE Engineers, joins the podcast to discuss the relationship between power quality and electrical safety with Ellen Parson in Episode 78. In this discussion, Keebler explores how poor power quality, such as voltage sags, transients, and harmonics, can compromise electrical safety, increase arc flash and fire risks, and cause critical equipment failures. He also dives into the importance of proac...
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 electrical safety expert, on the importance of check steps when it comes to electrical work and better job-site safety.
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 cool technology they're implementing throughout their solar installations. They have been using robots to increase the efficiency and safety of building solar energy fields. Ellen and David dive into this exciting practice and how robotic technology can help electrical contractors per...
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 Hazen Ring, account service manager with Vanguard Electrical in Fort Worth, Texas. Hazen and Ellen discuss tips for young folks in the industry, technology worth exploring, and more.
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