Electrical Contractor Magazine

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.

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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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Join ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR and Champion Fiberglass next Friday at 11:30 am EDT for a labor-first framework for evaluating how conduit material selection affects installed cost and schedule stability on large industrial projects.
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On May 8, join Matt Fredericks of Champion Fiberglass to discover how conduit selection impacts installation time and crew safety. This webinar is designed for electrical contractors, engineers and project managers working on large industrial construction projects. Attendees will gain a labor-first framework for evaluating how conduit material selection affects installed cost and schedule stability.
Register here:

Labor Is Your Biggest Cost: How Conduit Selection Impacts Installation Time and Crew Safety Friday, May 08, 2026 at 11:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time. This webinar is designed for electrical contractors, engineers and project managers working on large industrial construction projects. Attendees will gain a labor-first framework for evaluating how conduit material selection affects installed c...

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