AI: How Electrical Firms Are Preparing for What’s Next
From EC&M On Air by Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M)
April 13, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 108
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of AI on electrical firms and how they can prepare for future advancements.
In part two of this EC&M On Air podcast, host Ellen Parson, Editor-in-Chief of EC&M, presents powerful insights from industry experts at Henderson Engineers, CannonDesign, and Augmenta on the state of AI in the electrical industry today. The conversation centers on the importance of understanding a company’s own workflows, data, and business goals before layering in AI tools — with guests emphasizing there is no one-size-fits-all playbook. Looking ahead, emerging advancements in AI as well as tips on how electrical firms can stay competitive in the future are discussed. 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 ICYMI: Check out Part 1 of this AI discussion in last month’s featured episode.
People in this episode
Host: Ellen Parson
Guests: Dustin Schafer, Aaron Henderson, Joel Yow, Aaron Szymanski
Topics covered
- AI in electrical industry
- business workflows
- data management
- competitive strategies
- future advancements
Keywords
- AI
- electrical industry
- business goals
- workflows
- data
- competitive edge
- Henderson Engineers
- CannonDesign
- Augmenta
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Henderson Engineers, CannonDesign, Augmenta
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