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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR is an award-winning, industry-leading magazine for the electrical construction sector. The magazine is published in print and online formats by NECA and is distributed to 80,000+ subscribers each month.
Published continuously since 1935, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR brings decades of experience and industry knowledge to its coverage, reflecting the ongoing demand for trusted electrical construction news and insight. Expert writers cover timely topics such as codes and standards, safety, tools, low-voltage systems and other industry developments.
In addition to its monthly magazine, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR publishes a quarterly supplement geared specifically to the outside line segment of its audience. LINE CONTRACTOR, launched in 2021 and published in March, June, September and December, concentrates on outside line construction, including construction and maintenance, high-voltage transmission and distribution, substations, outside line safety and more.
Safety is one of the magazine’s key content areas. Articles labeled SAFETY LEADER are geared toward those who supervise and guide our readers, helping them work safely and adopt a careful mindset when approaching electrical construction work.
Over the decades, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR has earned numerous prestigious business-to-business publishing awards, including Tabbie, Ozzie, Eddie, Maggie, Folio, Apex, Clarion and EXCEL awards. Recent honors include a 2025 Apex Award of Excellence for Magazines, Journals and Tabloids, as well as multiple Tabbie Honorable Mentions for feature articles, profile pieces and digital cover design.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR offers a free subscription to professionals in the electrical construction industry within the United States. To subscribe, individuals must complete a brief qualification process verifying that they own or work for an electrical or low-voltage contractor firm.
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Profile of the Electrical Contractor
Every two years, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine conducts an all-encompassing survey of the industry.
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