Keepin' The Lights On

Connecting with the owners and pros who design, build, and maintain our electrical, communications, and industrial world. Join us for a quick podcast you can listen to over your lunch break. We'll discuss new solutions to your project and facility problems over the one thing that brings our crews together: lunch. We'll talk with industry leaders from electrical construction, communications, smart manufacturing, municipalities, building owners and managers, electrical and communications manufacturers, consultants, and anyone else we think can bring new ideas to the challenges we face today.

Keepin' The Lights On is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Keepin' The Lights On, a business show with 0 episodes published.

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  Episode #84

  Health and Lighting w Kim Mercier

  Sep 30, 202652 min

  Here’s where I ask a huge favor from you, I’m creating a newsletter as a way for you to share your thoughts on the episodes, share guest ideas and for me to give you insight into future episodes, and of course share great restaurants with you, please subscribe at https://www.graybar.com/podcast#subscribe . In this episode I speak with Kim Mercier about how lighting affects more than vision, including alertness, sleep, learning, and overall well-being. Kim explains the challenges of applying new health-based lighting research, separating measurable performance from vague health claims, and protecting design intent during substitutions. We also discuss Melanopic EDI, product comparisons, practical support from manufacturers, and why healthier lighting does not always require a higher budget. Please like and subscribe on your favorite platform. Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app. Thank you to our sponsor: https://www.graybar.com/manufacturers/current/c/sup-ge-lighting To reach Kim Mercier on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-mercier-66ba6513/ Lighting Design Innovations: http://www.lightingdesigninnovations.com/ YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/LZtQXH0MoJQ

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  Episode #83

  Building the Electrical Workforce One Student at a Time w LaNa Al-Amin and Tom Alexander

  Sep 16, 202641 min

  In this episode I speak with LaNa Al-Amin and Tom Alexander about how the IEC Foundation is helping grow a well-trained electrical workforce. We discuss misconceptions about apprenticeships, the barriers that can keep students from completing their education, and why strong training and company culture matter. LaNa and Tom explain how scholarships, tools, mentoring, safety and job-readiness programs, early career exposure, and industry partnerships support students and IEC chapters. Here’s where I ask a huge favor from you, I’m creating a newsletter as a way for you to share your thoughts on the episodes, share guest ideas and for me to give you insight into future episodes, and of course share great restaurants with you, please subscribe at https://www.graybar.com/podcast#subscribe . Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app. YouTube version of the episode: https://youtu.be/klwgj3ZlQTo To learn more about the IEC Foundation: https://www.iec-foundation.org/ IEC Foundation Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x2cAIfUpVk IEC Foundation Scholarship Programs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghWXeAmt1kI&t=26s IEC Foundation Equipment & Training Grant Program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDBlvMozNrU&t=12s IEC Foundation Disaster Relief Program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMlxkLRglSA&t=4s To reach LaNa Al-Amin or Tom Alexander and to learn about the IECF Board: https://www.iec-foundation.org/foundation-board

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  Episode #82

  Why Specialty Systems Need the Right Design Early

  Aug 26, 202638 min

  n this episode I speak with Jon Irvine about two specialty systems that can save plant operators from bigger problems: heat trace and liquid leak detection. John explains why these systems are often needed late in a project, how poor planning or the wrong product can create freeze-ups, nuisance alarms, or missed leaks, and why contractors need technical support before installation starts. We also talk about smarter design, better communication to building management systems, and how data centers are changing the conversation around leak detection. Please like and subscribe on your favorite platform. To reach Jon Irvine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-irvine-02a34424/ Learn more about Valin: https://www.valin.com/ To see products supported/sold by Valin: https://valinonline.com/ Valin’s Heat Trace products page: https://valinonline.com/catalog/process-heat YouTube: https://youtu.be/yfPwirz9zfA

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  Episode #81

  Rethinking Data Center Builds with Rob Conrad

  Aug 12, 202639 min

  In this episode, Rob Conrad, Director of Pricing and Channel Marketing at Legrand North America, shares insights on the challenges and innovations in data center development, including size, complexity, and sustainability. Discover how industry trends are shaping the future of data infrastructure and what manufacturers and contractors are doing to keep pace. Here’s where I ask a huge favor from you, I’m creating a newsletter as a way for you to share your thoughts on the episodes, share guest ideas and for me to give you insight into future episodes, and of course share great restaurants with you, please subscribe at https://www.graybar.com/podcast#subscribe . Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app. To reach Rob Conrad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-conrad-9234352/ Learn more about Legrand (episode and show sponsor – thank you) and they’re work with Data Centers: https://www.legrand.us/markets/data-center?utm_source=show_notes&utm_medium=show_link&utm_campaign=2026-2027_sponsorship&utm_content=rob_conrad SADO in St Louis: https://www.sado-stl.com/ YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/z7pR8AAqWQc

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  Episode #80

  EC Construction Tech Workflows w Melissa Dixon

  Jul 22, 202631 min

  Unlock the secret to transforming the construction industry—where communication silos and outdated workflows are holding everyone back. Melissa Dixon, shares her grounded insights on how digital workflows are reshaping project efficiency from the field to the office—and why adapting now matters more than ever. Construction projects often still rely on scribbles, phone calls, and guesswork, which creates delays, rework, and frustration. Melissa explains why digitization has been slow to catch on, and what’s finally helping teams move toward smarter, more connected ways of working. From field-to-office collaboration to AI-assisted invoice matching and site mapping, she breaks down the practical tools that are making a difference. You’ll discover: How systems thinking is changing the way construction teams approach the full project lifecycle Why digital tools need to fit existing workflows to actually get adopted How better content, metadata, and data quality strengthen AI and connected workflows Real examples of AI helping with search, matching, and documentation Why construction leaders need both top-down support and field-level buy-in to drive change Melissa also shares her perspective on BIM, model-based procurement, labor data, pre-construction planning, and the importance of balancing detailed data with simplicity for the people using it every day. If you work in construction, project management, or any role touched by workflow efficiency, this conversation offers a clear, practical look at how digital transformation is unfolding in the real world. It’s not about hype — it’s about making work easier, faster, and more accurate across the entire supply chain. Here’s where I ask a huge favor from you, I’m creating a newsletter as a way for you to share your thoughts on the episodes, share guest ideas and for me to give you insight into future episodes, and of course share great restaurants with you, please subscribe at https://www.graybar.com/podcast#subscribe . Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app. Learn more about Trimble: https://www.trimble.com/en/industries/construction Gino’s On the Point: https://ginosrestaurants.co/gino-at-the-point/ YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/6fPk92sTLks Thank you to this episode’s sponsor: Panduit

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