ECA Industry Update
DPS December 2020 Update
Please review the recent City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services "DPS Alert." Please click on the link for information regarding: DPS Announcements, the recent 2020 Virtual Vendor Fair, Weekly Bid Opportunity List, Virtual Outreach and Events, Resources for the Business Community and DPS On-Line Resources.
Did you miss NECA's LinkedIn Live on Risk Management with NECA's General Counsel, Jef Fagan, this past Monday? Don't Worry! Check out some highlights below to learn what Jef had to say for businesses to mitigate risks, and more!
NECA Announces Procore to Become a NECA Premier Partner
NECA has entered into a three-year agreement with Procore, a leading provider of construction management software, to join NECA’s Premier Partner program, effective January 1, 2021. This industry-leading program connects NECA members to the leading companies in the electrical construction industry. Please click on the link for more information.
POWERING CHICAGO'S HOLIDAY LIGHTS CAMPAIGN TO RAISE MONEY FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
As the presenting sponsor for the City of Chicago’s Christmas Tree in Millennium Park, we know well the potential of a stunning holiday lights display to brighten the spirits of all who see it. That’s why this holiday season, Powering Chicago launched a campaign asking for Chicagoans to submit photos of their own holiday lights displays that we’ll be sharing with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana (RMHC-CNI) throughout the month of December to brighten the holiday season for families with hospitalized children. Learn more.......
POST YOUR HOLIDAY LIGHTS PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK AND ADD THESE HASHTAGS:
#poweringchicago #holidaylightschi
US Shelter-In-Place / Reopening Tracker Update.
Baker & McKenzie is pleased to make available their updated US Shelter-in-Place / Reopening Tracker, which identifies the relevant state-wide shelter-in-place orders and their related expiration dates as well as the state-wide reopening plans, and whether local (county/municipal) orders also apply, in each of the 50 United States and Washington, DC.
CSC / ASA Construction Expo. & Safety Conference
-March 2 - 3, 2021
The Construction Expo & Safety Conference, co-hosted by the Association of Subcontractors and Affiliates of Chicago (ASA Chicago) and the Construction Safety Council, is going VIRTUAL in 2021 (March 2 – 3)! While presented in a new format, these two days will serve construction industry professionals by providing valuable opportunities for business-to-business commerce, safety education, and professional networking. Register now as an Attendee or Exhibitor or Sponsor. Click here for details.
SAVE THE DATES for the ECA 2021 Membership Meeting Schedule!
Please click on the link below for the ECA 2021 Membership Meeting Schedule. Please Save the Dates, as we finalize the speakers, formats and locations of the meetings. Thank you for your support of ECA programs.
NECA Learning Center: Upcoming Programs
There is a 25% off promotion for the “Lean Construction in Electrical Contracting Virtual Classroom.” This Virtual Classroom event is scheduled for 12:00 -3:00 PM ET on Thursday, December 10, 2020. The coupon code is “Lean25” The class is taught by Mark Federle.
 
Coupon Code: “Lean25”

Please click on the link below for the current listing of available NECA webinars / Virtual Classroom programs.
NECA 2020 LIVE: On-Demand Content for Education and General Sessions
Extended to 12/31/2020!
We hope that you enjoyed NECA 2020 LIVE! The Convention webinars are available until December 31st, as well as the virtual exhibit hall. Please click on the link below for a wrap-up of the Convention!
COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR ECA MEMBERS:
Stay up to date on the latest changes for our Industry including news releases, legislation and Government mandates, workplace safety and preparation guidelines, OSHA alerts, and more that affect electrical contractors in Chicago and Cook County.