ECA Industry Update
2021 ECA Membership Meeting Calendar / Educational Programs Schedule / Stipends
Please click on the links for the ECA 2021 Membership Meeting Schedule and the ECA Educational Program Schedule. Also, please click on the link for a listing of the available stipends for various programs throughout 2021 recently approved by the ECA Executive Committee.

Please visit the ECA website for Registration / information regarding the above programs.
NECA's Recognition of Safety Achievement Application Process Now Open
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) formally recognizes electrical contractors that adopt safety and health related work practices, as a core value, within their organization. Having the results that demonstrate this commitment is instrumental. NECA Recognition of Achievement in Safety Excellence and NECA Recognition of Zero Injury Achievement are elite safety recognition programs focused on the electrical construction industry, recognizing companies that excel in multiple areas of their safety and health programs.
Respirator Fit Tester Training -
Joint Safety Forum
February 12, 2021 at INTECH
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) / Chicago & Cook County Chapter, NECA and the Northeastern Illinois Chapter, NECA are proud to present the next Safety Forum featuring the seminar, "Respirator Fit Tester Training."

"Respirator Fit Tester Training" is a FREE 4-hour safety training program to be held at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) on Friday, February 12, 2021.
NECA/MCAA/SMACNA Issue White Paper to Help Determine Project-Specific Loss of Productivity Related to COVID-19 and Other Impacts
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) have aligned the MEP trades in a collaborative effort to bring to you and the construction industry the white paper below, "Project-Specific Loss of Productivity Analysis Methodologies".
Join Powering Chicago at the BISNOW Chicago 2021 Economic & Political Outlook Digital Summit!

Road To Recovery & Joe Biden's Playbook
January 14, 2021 - 10:30am to 1:00pm
CBC Merit Awards
-Entry Deadline is 1/15/21
The Chicago Building Conference (CBC) has opened up their Merit Awards application process for 2021 for both CBC members and non-CBC members. The CBC 2021 Merit Awards competition recognizes the most outstanding construction projects from the past three years in the Chicagoland area. Entry deadline is January 21, 2021. Project Details deadline is February 9, 2021 (projects must be completed by December 31, 2020. 
Construction Industry Safety Coalition Stand-Down This Week
Now that the holidays are over, the CDC has published guidelines to stay diligent in efforts to prevent future exposures to COVID-19. The recent surge in cases due to family gatherings and crowds celebrating the holidays have kept the pandemic in the forefront of daily activities. Staying vigilant and aware is the best defense against this worldwide pandemic.

NECA is participating in the January 2021 Construction Industry Safety Coalition Stand-Down for the COVID-19 pandemic. Click Here to download the poster.
CISCO Scholarships
CISCO Scholarship information is available on the CISCO website at: www.cisco.org. Application materials are due by February 19, 2021! For more information on the Awards and the Scholarships, contact Gary Karafiat, Director of Communications & Public Affairs at 630.472.9411 or via email: [email protected].
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.
NECA Learning Center: Upcoming Programs Available in 2021
NECA has resumed charging for online training licensed from third party providers, but will continue to provide free webinars and their own on-demand online training courses with code NECA2021. All courses included in this promotion can be found here.
 
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
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.
 
SAVE THE DATES

 
January 20, 2021
Dave O'Brien, Mosley, Pfundt & Glick Inc.
 
 
January 27, 2021
Eileen Rochford, CEO, The Harbinger Group
 
 
February 4, 2021
IDOL Webinar
 
 
ECA VIRTUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
February 10, 2021
Kelly McDonald, McDonald Marketing
 

February 12, 2021
INTECH - 8 am - 12 pm


 
February 18, 2021
Maxim Consulting Group
 
 
February 24, 2021
Maxim Consulting Group
 
 
ECA VIRTUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
March 17, 2021
ERS-EAP, Equifax, NECA Safety App, e-Safetyline


March 24, 2021
Maxim Consulting Group