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 electrical conduit routing and model coordination, and analyze past project data to improve planning and benchmarking.

Our experts include:

• Dustin Schafer, Head of Research at Henderson Engineers
• Aaron Henderson, Senior Digital Innovation Director at Henderson Engineers
• Joel Yow, Director of Digital Products at CannonDesign
• Aaron Szymanski, Co-Founder and Head of Product at Augmenta

Look for part 2 of this discussion coming next month.

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 materials, and more.