NFPA 70B: The Biggest Service Revenue Opportunity in a Generation

September 18, 2026

How Electrical Preventive Maintenance Became a Standard — and How Technology-Ready Contractors Will Own It For more than two decades, the electrical industry has been shaped by NFPA 70E. Arc flash studies, incident energy labels, PPE programs, and qualified electrical worker training became a defining wave of work for contractors and consultants alike. That wave […]

What Is Electrical Asset Intelligence?

August 25, 2026

1. Defining Electrical Asset Intelligence Electrical Asset Intelligence (EAI) is the practice of using purpose-built software to centralize the management, monitoring, compliance, and predictive maintenance of an organization’s electrical infrastructure – from the utility service entrance through every switchgear, transformer, panelboard, motor control center, disconnect, protective device, and branch circuit in a facility. Unlike generic […]

Why Generic CMMS Fails for NFPA 70B Compliance

August 18, 2026

1. The Question Every Facility Manager Asks “We already have a CMMS. Can’t we just use it for NFPA 70B?” It’s a reasonable question. Your organization has already invested in a Computerized Maintenance Management System — maybe eMaint, UpKeep, Limble, Fiix, Maximo, or one of dozens of other platforms. It manages work orders, tracks assets, […]

Six Injured in Arc Flash Event at Martin Lake Power Plant in Tatum, Texas

April 23, 2026

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Do You Know Your NFPA 70B Readiness Score?

March 8, 2026

Most facilities managers and electrical safety professionals will confidently tell you they’re “in compliance.” But here’s the harder question: How long would it take you to prove it right now?Not next week. Not after pulling spreadsheets, digging through binders, or waiting for your last inspection report to surface… But right now, and whenever needed.NFPA 70B […]

Arc Flash Studies Are No Longer Standalone Projects

February 9, 2026

Increasing Program Value by Layering NFPA 70B Activities into Arc Flash Execution Arc flash assessments have traditionally been conducted as focused engineering exercises: collect system data, run analyses, label equipment, and close the project. But the field effort required to perform an Arc Flash Assessment (AFA) represents a far greater opportunity. With NFPA 70B now […]

From Tools to Traceability: Closing the Documentation Gap in Electrical Trades

January 26, 2026

Apprentices in the electrical trades are graduating with strong hands-on skills. Yet, many lack a solid foundation in documenting electrical systems-particularly within the digital environments that NFPA 70E and NFPA 70B now assume as baseline practice. As the industry shifts toward condition-based maintenance, traceable safety programs, and audit-ready records, this documentation gap has become one […]

The REALTIMEais.com EMP Optimizer just got a major upgrade—making it easier than ever to manage NFPA 70B-compliant Preventive Maintenance.

August 12, 2025

You now have access to fully customizable Digital PM Task Forms that come standard with your EMP Optimizer.Here’s what’s new:– Preloaded templates with NFPA 70B maintenance scopes by device type– Build your own forms from scratch and customize layouts– Replace any template with your personalized version– Easy-to-use drop-downs and text boxes for quick, consistent data entry– Attach third-party documents, images, and photos-including ones taken directly from REALTIMEais.com– […]

App UPDATE: New Stick and Pik upgrades

July 18, 2025

A new REALTIMEais.com app update focused on STICK & PIC functionality is scheduled to go live this week. Here’s what’s included in this release: Key Enhancements: • Offline Sync CapabilityEnsures uninterrupted performance by preventing disruptions caused by intermittent internet connections.• Upgraded Camera ControlsNow supports intuitive finger-drag zoom and manual focus adjustment for improved photo accuracy in the field. Installation Instructions: This update requires you […]

Solving 2025’s Leading Electrical Safety Challenges in Manufacturing with REALTIMEais.com

May 9, 2025

The 2025 Plant Services Electrical Safety Survey highlights manufacturers’ growing challenges-from a rising influx of less-experienced workers to increased pressure on equipment reliability and persistent safety documentation and reporting gaps. As electrical hazards and compliance demands continue to rise, it’s clear that traditional approaches are no longer sufficient. Manufacturing facilities need smarter, faster, and more […]

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