Stick with MC cable or go back to EMT for basements?

I'm about 60% through a 12-unit apartment basement rough-in and I keep going back and forth. MC cable is faster for me to run, maybe 20% quicker per circuit, but I hate how it looks when it's all hanging there. EMT looks cleaner but takes longer and I swear I spend more time bending pipe than actually pulling wire. I went with MC on this one and now the GC is saying it looks sloppy even though it's all strapped right. Anyone else deal with this choice and have a preference that stuck?

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johns1812d ago

Man I heard somewhere that some inspectors are starting to push back on MC in basements because of the whole bonding situation with the jacket. Idk maybe it's just me but I think EMT looks way more professional even if it takes longer, especially if the GC is already complaining. I mean if you're doing apartments with exposed ceilings, that clean look might save you headaches later.