Now available to watch on-demand! This webinar is designed for electrical contractors, engineers and project managers working on large industrial construction projects.
Attendees will gain a labor-first framework for evaluating how conduit material selection affects installed cost and schedule stability. The session will examine how different conduit materials influence labor inputs, including weight, handling and the impact on crew fatigue. It will also provide side-by-side workflow comparisons of cutting, bending and assembly for GRC, PVC and fiberglass to help reduce rework and improve efficiency.
What the audience can expect to learn:
- How conduit material selection affects installed cost and schedule performance
- A labor-first approach to evaluating material choices on industrial projects
- How weight and handling differences influence labor demands and crew fatigue
- Workflow differences between GRC, PVC and fiberglass across cut, bend and assemble steps
- Ways to reduce rework and improve installation efficiency
- How the right conduit choice can limit equipment bottlenecks and support safer jobsite conditions
Speaker:
Matt Fredericks, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Champion Fiberglass
Matt Fredericks serves as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Champion Fiberglass, a leading manufacturer of fiberglass conduit and strut systems for the electrical and utility industries. With years of experience supporting utilities, engineers, and contractors, Matt has been instrumental in advancing the use of innovative conduit materials in complex undergrounding and grid modernization projects. His expertise spans strategic undergrounding, data center power delivery, and large-scale infrastructure design; helping teams achieve reliable, efficient, and sustainable cable installation solutions. Matt’s leadership combines technical understanding with a deep focus on collaboration and education, making him a trusted voice in the evolving world of underground power systems. Matt serves as Associate Director on the Power & Communication Contractors Association (PCCA) Board of Directors.
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