ECA Industry Update

NECA This Week (6/6/22)

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NECA Government Affairs Update (5/27/22 - 5/29/22)

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NECA 2022 Business Development Conference -- July 20 - 22, 2022 Washington, D.C.

The Business Development Conference will create an environment and a platform for business developers (NECA and IBEW) to share threats & opportunities, provide new technological resources and discuss current industry best practices. This conference is open to all NECA members, IBEW members, electrical training alliance, JATC personnel and industry leaders.

STIPEND AVAILABLE:

The ECA Executive Committee approved the educational stipends of the Registration fees for up to two representatives and their guest and/or spouse, if applicable, of participating ECA member firms for the NECA Business Development Conference on July 20 - 22, 2022.

Submission deadline is June 30th. Projects are judged in 13 different categories, including new this year: EV Charging Infrastructure.

Learn more, view past award winners, and submit your project online HERE.

NECA Project Excellence Awards: Recognizing the outstanding work, professionalism and ingenuity of NECA member contractors.

To showcase the exceptional work performed by our member-contractors throughout the country, the National Electrical Contractors Association created the Project Excellence Awards to recognize companies for their outstanding commitment, professionalism and ingenuity in delivering an electrical project across 13 different market sectors.

NECA will accept submissions for the 2022 Project Excellence Award from March 1 to June 30, 2022. Awards will be based on whether the electrical/technology portion of the project is valued under or over $1 million for each market sector, except for industrial, low voltage/integrated systems, overhead transmission, residential, substation/interconnection and transportation/infrastructure. Applications submitted must be based on projects completed in 2021.

New NECAPAC Website!

NECA Government Affairs is excited to announce the launch of the new NECAPAC website! Their new website for online contributions can be found on the Government Affairs homepage and also here: https://necapac.necanet.org

On this new website you can find information on:

The Political Leadership Council (PLCs)
An interactive map showing who we support with NECAPAC funds
Updates on the NECAPAC capitol competition, and more!

NECA will be updating this content frequently and we hope this new website becomes a resource for the membership. Please click on the link for more information.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR NEW NECAPAC WEBSITE INFORMATION

ELECTRI Council Meeting -- July 18 - 20, 2022 - Washington, D.C.

ELECTRI Survey

Re-Cap of Social Media Session (5/19/22)

Next ELECTRI Council Session (6/29/22)

ELECTRI COUNCIL MEETING

Register for the July 18-20 ELECTRI Council meeting in Washington AND make your hotel reservation because the room block at the Mandarin is filling up quickly. Here’s the link to get to the registration and reservation forms. For any questions or comments, please contact ELECTRI Director of Operations, Laura Holmes. [email protected]

ELECTRI has planned an outstanding Council meeting that includes many opportunities for learning and networking. One highlight will be our Tuesday morning visit to Rosendin’s facility. Here’s a glimpse of the full agenda (subject to change, if necessary).

Monday, July 18 – starting at 1:00 PM

Updates on the EC industry from ELECTRI and NECA leadership
The Evolution of Sustainability brings New Business Opportunities with Jeffrey Kanne, President & CEO, National Real Estate Advisors
Rosendin Operations Tour Setup Presentation
ELECTRI Reception at NECA Headquarters

Tuesday, July 19 – starting with Council breakfast at 7:00 AM

Rosendin Shop Tour (full morning) – sign-up required
Round Table Discussion on Prefab
Review Spring series of ELECTRI research proposals with Q&A and voting
Updates on current ELECTRI research projects
Contractor Panel Discussion – Jobsite Digital Tools
ECIC video competition – presentations and voting
ELECTRI Reception

Wednesday, July 20 – starting with Council breakfast at 7:00 AM

ELECTRI staff presentations on new education and innovation initiatives
Construction Technology Kickoff Panel – Lessons Learned
Presentation on Cyber Security and on Metaverse
Voting results announced for next round of ELECTRI research projects
Council adjourns at 12:00 PM.

INDUSTRIALIZED CONSTRUCTION STRATEGIES SURVEY

PLEASE TAKE TEN MINUTES – ELECTRI has received a request for our contractors to complete a short survey about your knowledge of and willingness to use industrialized construction strategies in your work. Frank Lucey, a Cal Poly construction management student, is working on his senior project with Professor Lonny Simonian (well-known to ELECTRI) and Professor Paul Redden. Your responses can prove very valuable to the project analysis and conclusions. Thanks in advance. Click here to access the survey.

ELECTRI COUNCIL ROOM SESSION (5/19/22)

TAKE ANOTHER LOOK – Everyone who participated in the May Council Room went away with some excellent ideas about using social media to grow your business. ELECTRI International thanks the great panel who led the discussion: Carrie Spaeth (Chicago and Cook County Chapter NECA), Tim West (Gaston Electrical), Brian Morales (Pro-Cal Lighting), and Helga Christoforatos (Miller Electric). Everyone gained from their valuable insight and tips on how to leverage social media for education and business development. Click for the recording of the May ELECTRI Council Room

Some key takeaways for you to share with your team:

· Social media is a free/inexpensive tool that can be very effective at growing your market, connecting with customers, and recruiting workers.

· Videos and photos go a long way to tell your story - but always get consent to post (especially jobsite photos).

· Social media can be assigned to dedicated in-house staff, outsourced to a firm, or added as a secondary job for an existing employee when you’re just starting out.

· Start small. Build your base of followers with customers and employees. Start by sharing other relevant posts until you feel confident creating your own.

· Remember that social media is also a good tool to keep an eye on your competitors.

· LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter should all have different types of content that complement each other and match your company culture.

· The Powering Chicago EV Book, mentioned by panelist Carrie Spaeth, can be found here.

JUNE ELECTRI COUNCIL MEETING (6/29/22)

DOES IT REALLY MATTER? Our June Council Room will focus on why Information Technology matters to your company. Hold the date/time June 29 @ 3:00 PM Eastern. Details to follow. If you have any questions, please contact Josh Bone, Executive Director, ELECTRI International at: Direct 404-317-4446 | Office 202-991-6235 or [email protected]. Please visit the ELECTRI website at: www.electri.org for event updates.

LATEST 'THINK LIKE A LEADER' / ELECTRI INDUSTRY CONNECT

MEETING EXPECTATIONS – Tune in to the latest Think Like a Leader interview with Tony Waters, Parsons Electric. Tony explains why concentrating on being open-minded and getting to know your colleagues and customers are both at the top of his “how to make it happen” list.

READY…SET…CONNECT – ELECTRI is pleased to report the launch of its innovative educational opportunity – Industry Connect. The Foundation is teaming up with tech training teams from Trimble and BuildingPoint to showcase construction digital tools and give both contractors and students time to experience hands-on demonstrations of new technology and learn about workflow solutions revolutionizing the EC industry. At each Connect session, students and school leaders get an inside look at what construction offers for career choices and have the ability to build quality interactions with NECA contractors – their potential employers.

Our thanks to the NECA chapters that collaborated with ELECTRI to help pilot this new program. On May 17, ELECTRI held its first Industry Connect with the Atlanta Electrical Contractors Association at Georgia Highlands College in Cartersville, Georgia. On May 25, Industry Connect was hosted by NECA’s Western PA Chapter at its training center. In both locations, the chapters worked closely with ELECTRI to invite their members, local education leaders, and students. Our two pilot chapters did a fantastic job helping to build something great for the industry’s future workforce and deliver a new educational offering to each chapter’s EC contractor members. Participant feedback from each Connect was positive with comments showing that the events are highly valuable for both contractors and students. For additional information about getting involved with Industry Connect, contact Megan Saucier, ELECTRI’s Strategic Industry Outreach Director, at [email protected] or 330-701-7401.

If any questions regarding ELECTRI activities, please contact Josh Bone, Executive Director, ELECTRI International at Direct 404-317-4446 | Office 202-991-6235 or [email protected]. You can also visit the ELECTRI website at: www.electri.org

5TH ANNUAL IBEW LOCAL 134

CFL DELEGATE SCHOLARSHIP GOLF OUTING

JUNE 11, 2022 - GLEN EAGLES GOLF CLUB LEMONT

You are cordially invited to come out swinging in the 5th Annual IBEW Local 134 Chicago Federation of Labor (CFL) Delegate Scholarship Fund Golf Outing on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Created in 2017 as a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization, the IBEW Local 134 CFL Scholarship Fund offers scholarships to outstanding students of the Local 134 family.

GOLF AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

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ECA Stipends Available for Upcoming Programs!

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Executive Committee has approved a number of educational stipends for many special programs / conferences throughout 2022. All stipends / reimbursements are made after each conference with registration confirmation(s) and applicable receipts forwarded to ECA. Please click the link for the stipend opportunities.

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Free Webinars through the Employee Assistance Program

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ECA Members may log-in to the interactive work/life web portal for information on a variety of topics. Webinars are available at any time of day and our mobile app allows employees to access services such as counseling and work life resources right from the palm of their hand.

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