The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) announced the 2020 Convention and Trade Show will take place entirely online October 5 – 8, featuring brand-new virtual experiences.

The ECA will cover the cost of convention registration for NECA 2020 Live ($200 per individual) for up to ten individuals per ECA member firm.

You can view the events each Monday at 1pm, by searching @NECANET on Facebook or LinkedIn.

If you miss them, you can find the link's to the videos on Linkedin here on our website.

The City of Chicago is conducting a Disparity Study of its construction program for Minority-and Women-­owned Business Enterprises ("M/WBEs"). The City is conducting this research to ensure that M/WBEs have equal access to construction contracting opportunities and that the City's current construction program remains legally defensible and administratively successful. 

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The ECA Student Chapter at the Illinois Institute of Technology participated in the 2020 NECA Green Energy Challenge with their net-zero energy proposal concerning the Near South Health Center of Cook County, along with a video about their energy audit findings and their experiences with the project.  Continued ........

On Thursday, August 6 at 12:00 pm CT, Powering Chicago Executive Director John Donahue will join other experts from the Chicago area for a Crain’s Chicago Business webcast to discuss the answers to these questions and share advice for business leaders making decisions for their own company’s return to work and the future.

To register for the free event and to submit questions for the panel in advance, please click here.

August 6th: Unconscious Bias

August 12th: Self Care

August 26th: Self Reflection & Awareness

Employee Resource Services is now a division of AllOne Health Company. These services are a benefit of your ECA membership. Learn more....

Please click on the link below for various updates from NECA regarding the National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electrical Industry Standards (NEIS) publications, among other areas.

The ECA in conjunction with a number of industry area trade associations, is pleased to present a webinar called, "Strategic Planning Basics: Where are We Now & Where are We Headed?" The session is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am.

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee seminar called, "Managing Field Productivity" has been scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2020 to be held at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel.

THIS IS A SPECIAL ADDITIONAL SESSION!  

The minimum number of registrants must be reached to be able to hold the program.  

Currently, there is no registration limit per company.  

*The Drake Oak Brook Hotel will be in keeping with current safety measures. All guests will be required to wear a face mask upon entering.

The Illinois IBEW Renewable Energy Fund (IBEW REF), which has received funding for renewable energy training throughout Illinois, is pleased to present a complimentary two-day training program regarding work in the solar industry in Illinois. The coursework has been developed to inform the union electrical contractor to become an effective union solar contractor.   

Please join us for our September evening Membership Meeting! The program will feature industry updates, and guest presentation / keynote address from Kelly Richmond Pope, Ph.D., CPA on "White Collar" Crime, Fraud & Internal Control Issues .

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Mastro's Steakhouse, Chicago

The event is limited to 50 attendees. Please register ahead of time due to space availability. Mastro's will be in keeping with current safety measures. All guests will be required to wear a face mask upon entering the restaurant.  

IMSCA is excited to announce the IMSCA-PAC 2020 fundraiser has resumed!  The winning tickets will now be drawn at IMSCA’s Board and Membership meeting on September 11, 2020. Please click on the link below for a copy of the Raffle Ticket Order Form. SEVEN RAFFLE WINNERS will be drawn this year! Tickets are $50 each. Each ticket purchased buys you a chance to win the prize of your choice. The winners do not need to be present to win. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Jessica Newbold Hoselton, Executive Director, Illinois Mechanical & Specialty Contractors Association (IMSCA) at: (217) 523-4361.

Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 320 of the 1,008 construction fatalities recorded in 2018 (BLS data). Those deaths were preventable. The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries. .  

 

OSHA’s Stand-Down webpage offers information on conducting a successful event, and educational resources. Employers are encouraged to provide feedback after their events, and to obtain a personalized certificate of participation.

 

The National Safety Stand-Down is a joint effort between OSHA , the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health , and CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training .

 

To learn how you can participate in the Stand-Down, visit www.osha.gov/StopFallsStandDown .  

Registration for the Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee workshop called, "Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction" has been reached. Again, the session for Wednesday, September 16 & Thursday, September 17, 2020 is full.

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, "Excavation Hazards in Construction."

 

"Excavation Hazards in Construction" is a FREE 4-hour safety training program designed to educate workers about the risks and liabilities associated with trench-related work. 

 

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Please join us for our October luncheon Membership Meeting! The program will feature industry updates, and guest presentation from Shannon Andrews, City of Chicago Chief Procurement Officer.

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Maggiano's Banquets, Oak Brook

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee workshop called, "Succession Planning" has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2020. The program is to be held at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel.

If you're interested in attending the "Succession Planning" workshop,  please click the link below.

Please join us for our November luncheon Membership Meeting!   The program will feature industry updates, and guest presentation from Jamie Rhee, Commissioner, City of Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA).

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Gibsons Steakhouse, Oakbrook

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee workshop called, "Top Habits of High Performing Foremen" has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2020. The program is to be held at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel.

If you're interested in attending the "Top Habits of High Performing Foremen" workshop, please  click the link below.

Please click on the link below for an update to the third NECA Legal Webinar: PPP Loan Forgiveness Rules & Procedures -- Question and Answers.

NECA Legal Alert

As the country and our NECA contractors get back to work in stops and starts (or continue along as essential), there are a number of novel issues that need to be addressed by employers. A few areas of concern are the sick leave and testing issues associated with the pandemic.

Visit our COVID19 webpage to learn about the latest safety guidelines, ECA/IBEW information, EIT announcements, legal resources and more.