Keeping Current

"Who Owns Safety? The Collaboration Between GCs and ECs"

In Season 3, Episode 4 of Keeping Current, our new co-host Nick Palko is joined by Brian Campbell to discuss how the relationship between general contractors and electrical contractors has evolved over the years. From design-build and preconstruction to safety, accountability, and the lasting impact of COVID on project timelines, labor, and supply chains, this episode explores how collaboration is changing across today’s jobsites, and who really owns safety.

Season 3 Episode 3 “Summer Surge Prep: Avoiding Weather Hazards”

As facilities head into the most demanding time of year, this episode of Keeping Current explores how heat, increased electrical load, and severe weather can push electrical systems to their limits. Joe O’Dwyer and Warren Garber share real-world insights on preparing for summer conditions, identifying early warning signs of system stress, and preventing costly failures. From the importance of cooling and load management to emergency preparedness and lessons learned from past outages, this conversation highlights practical steps facilities can take to improve reliability, safety, and resilience.

Season 3 Episode 2: “Beyond the Label: The Hidden Work that Keeps your Equipment Safe”

Ever wonder what it really takes to get that compliance label on your equipment? In this episode, Charles Meeker and Nick Durazo at eti Conformity Services, takes listeners behind the scenes to reveal the hidden work that ensures equipment is safe, reliable, and compliant with regulatory standards. From field evaluations to identifying risks in modified or unlisted equipment, they share real stories, lessons learned, and practical insights that every facility and engineer should know. Discover why there’s so much more behind the label than meets the eye.

Season 3 Episode 1 - "New Year, No Surprises: Tips for a Reliable Facility"

In the Season 3 premiere, Jeff discusses how proactive planning and disciplined electrical maintenance help facilities avoid unexpected outages and safety issues. The episode covers common causes of surprise failures, the risks of deferred maintenance, and how a risk-based approach supports long-term reliability. Listeners will gain practical insights to start the year with fewer disruptions and more confidence in their facility operations.

Episode 8: Powering Into the New Year – Why Acceptance Testing Sets the Standard for Reliability

As facilities prepare for a new year of evolving electrical demands, acceptance testing plays a critical role in setting the foundation for long-term reliability. In this episode of Keeping Current, host Joe O’Dwyer is joined by Jeff Brittain, Director of Regional Sales at HVM, to explore why acceptance testing is more than a commissioning checkbox, it’s a risk-reduction strategy. Together, they discuss how proper acceptance testing verifies equipment performance before energization, identifies hidden deficiencies early, and helps organizations avoid costly failures once systems are in service.