ECA News & Events Update
ELECTRI Practical Guide to KPIs
MEETING PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES -- A Key Performance Indicator (KPI) is a quantifiable measure that businesses can use to evaluate an organization’s success in meeting performance objectives. Each KPI considers the business’s context, strategies, and values and is a metric that incorporates performance targets so companies can track their progress toward goals. ELECTRI worked with Maxim Consulting to create a practical guide for contractors to use KPIs in their companies. The results will serve as an educational resource for executives to understand how to set up and use KPIs and will help EC contractors identify best in class metrics for a variety of functional business areas. Click here to download the full report.
OSHA - National Safety Standdown - 5/2/22 - 5/6/22
Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 351 of the 1,008 construction fatalities recorded in 2020 (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.

The 9th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is scheduled for May 2 - 6, 2022.
REMINDER - Illinois Workplace Transparency Act - Sexual Harassment Training Requirement
On August 9, 2019, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 75, the Workplace Transparency Act, which amended the Illinois Human Rights Act. The Act requires all employers in Illinois to provide sexual harassment training to all employees each year.

ERS-EAP offers training to all applicable members.
Pictured is Jamie Rhee, Commissioner
Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA)
ECA April Membership Meeting
April 20, 2022
Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting. The luncheon program will feature industry updates, and a guest presentation from Jamie Rhee, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA).

The event is scheduled as follows:
 
ECA Membership Meeting
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Truluck's Restaurant
9860 Berwyn Avenue
Rosemont, IL
(847) 233-9404
 
Registration / Networking: 12:00 pm
Lunch: 12:30 pm
Business Session / Presentation: 1:15 pm
Event Concludes: 2:00 pm

We hope that you will be able to attend and learn more about upcoming projects at Chicago's airports! We look forward to seeing you, there!
CISCO Annual Meeting
April 29, 2022
CISCO Annual Luncheon – April 29, 2022 – Reserve Your Seats Today! CISCO’s Annual Luncheon is approaching fast and is scheduled for Friday, April 29th at Noon at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Schaumburg. The event will feature Keynote Speaker Javier Ramirez, Deputy Director of Field Operation for the Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service (FMCS), as well as the recognition ceremony of CISCO’s 2022 Scholarship Award winners.
Pictured is Nick Espinosa,
Chief Security Fanatic, Security Fanatics
ECA May Membership Meeting
May 11, 2022
Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting. The evening dinner program will feature industry updates, and a guest presentation from Nick Espinoza, Chief Fanatic,

The evening event is scheduled as follows:

ECA Membership Meeting
Wednesday, May11, 2022
Mastro's Steakhouse
520 N. Dearborn
Chicago, IL
(312) 521-5100

Registration / Networking: 5:30 pm
Dinner: 6:00 pm
Business Session: 7:00 pm
Event Concludes: 8:00 pm

We hope that you will be able to attend and learn more about Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)! We look forward to seeing you, there!
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 – BICSI Conference on May 23 – 25, 2022. 
Pictured above is Robert Mooty -
former NECA Education Instructor.
"Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction"
Monday, May 23, 2022 - Tuesday, May 24, 2022
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Both days)
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a workshop called, "Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction." The seminar is being presented by Robert Mooty, former NECA Education Instructor. The program will be held on Monday, May 23, 2022 - Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. (both days) at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel, Oak Brook, IL 60523, (630) 571-0000. Breakfast and lunch are to be provided.
Submit your Application today for the:
NECA Project Excellence Awards
To showcase the exceptional work performed by our member-contractors throughout the country, NECA 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. More information here.
 
Applications submitted must be based on projects completed in 2021.
ECA 50th Annual Spring Conference
The American Club - Kohler, WI
June 8 - 9, 2022
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) 50th Annual Spring Conference will be held on June 8-9, 2022 at The American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin. The American Club is one of the premier resort hotels in the country. It is the only AAA Five Diamond Resort in the Midwest. We’re sure that this is reason enough to attend this Conference. Please click the link for registration information. You may also visit the ECA website at: www.ecachicago.com to register. In order to ensure room availability, please Register no later than April 29, 2022. This event registration is offered to all ECA accredited representatives.
Chapter Event:
Monday, June 13, 2022
Donald Voss Room / Patio
Evening Reception & Dinner

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 Midwestern Region Conference on June 12 – 15, 2022. Reimbursements will be made after the conference. 

If you have any issues in reserving rooms, please contact Melissa West at [email protected] or (202) 991-6283.
NECA Midwestern Region Spring Conference -
The Broadmoor Resort
Colorado Springs, CO
June 12 - 15, 2022
The NECA Midwestern Region Conference is just around the corner! We hope that you are able to attend this event. The Midwestern Region, NECA has reserved a block of rooms for arrival between Sunday, June 12, 2022 to departure on Thursday, June 16, 2022 on a first-come first-serve basis.  If you wish to reserve a room outside of the blocked dates, please contact the hotel, directly.

If you would like to attend the conference, on-line registration has begun. Please click on the link or visit www.necanet.org to register for this event. Also, please send a copy of your on-line transaction to the Association office.  This will allow us to have a record of your registration information should you need any assistance after registering, as well as aid us in reimbursement(s) and preparing for the Chapter event. Register soon, as rooms are going fast! Registration ends on May 10, 2022!

NECA's Vice President's Reception (Council Members Only) is on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Webinars & Member News
EAP solutions are available via on demand telephonic support and through video counseling, mobile app, work/life web portal and chat functionality.

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.

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


April 20, 2022
Truluck's Restaurant
Rosemont, IL


April 29, 2022
Maggiano's
Schaumburg, IL



May 11, 2022
Mastro's Steakhouse Chicago, IL


May 12, 2022
"Project Scheduling"
REGISTRATION CLOSED!
Maggiano's Banquets
Oak Brook, IL


May 16 - 18, 2022
Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch
Scottsdale, AZ


May 23 - 24, 2022
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Oak Brook, IL


May 23 - 25, 2022
NECA BICSI Summit
San Antonio, Texas


June 8 - 9, 2022
The American Club
Kohler, WI


June 12 - 15, 2022
The Broadmoor Resort
Colorado Springs, CO