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NECA and ELECTRI International invite you to invest in your company’s future by sponsoring an employee in the NECA/ELECTRI Project Management Apprenticeship, a one-year, U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program designed specifically for electrical contractors. This national apprenticeship program prepares aspiring project managers with the technical expertise, leadership skills, and business acumen needed to successfully manage complex electrical construction projects while they continue working full time.
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3M 35 kV Deadbreak Kit Availability and 2026 Pricing
3M has updated the lead time for its 35kV Separable Connectors, with deadbreak kit availability now set at 2–3 weeks. In addition, 3M has confirmed that there will be no pricing increases for these products in 2026. This update is intended to support improved planning and project scheduling for NECA members nationwide.
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2026 Executive Management Institute
February 10 - 14, 2026
Washington, DC
You’re invited to secure your spot in NECA’s Executive Management Institute! This premier leadership educational program is designed specifically for executives and senior managers in the electrical contracting industry.
For three and a half days, you’ll step away from daily operations and immerse yourself in advanced management concepts, analytical tools, and real-world case studies that will strengthen your ability to lead and grow your company.
Registration Fee: $3,950
For your application to be considered you must submit the following:
- A completed application form
- A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume highlighting your relevant experience
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A letter of recommendation from a senior leader in your company; if you are the most senior executive in your firm, a notation of this is sufficient.
All participants are required to apply and be recommended by their company's senior leadership to attend EMI. Application packets can be submitted via email to education@necanet.org.
The registration deadline for this program is January 12, 2026.
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION APPLICATION.
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Midwestern Region Conference
March 10 - 13, 2026
Join us in paradise for NECA's Midwestern Region Conference at the Hilton Waikoloa Village in Hawaii on March 10 -13, 2026. This unforgettable event is your chance to network with industry leaders, learn from top experts, and gain insights from inspiring speakers—all while enjoying the beauty of Hawaii!
We are delighted to announce that activities options are now available for the Midwestern Region Conference!
Here is a link to their events page: Midwestern Region Conference Activities
To edit your registration, log into NECAnet.org, click on your name on the top right and go to My Profile. On the left hand side, you will see “My Registrations” and select the event you want to edit/update. You will be able to add activities from here.
Please do not hesitate to contact Emily Palm Associate Director, Meetings, Events & Convention at 202-991-6277 with any questions.
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
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NECA Emerge Conference
April 13 - 15, 2026
NECA EMERGE is back and registration is officially open! After a highly successful debut in 2024, NECA EMERGE returns April 13–15, 2026, in Atlanta, GA, marking the second time this groundbreaking conference will take place. Designed to happen every other year, EMERGE was created to address the evolving ways NECA contractors do business and the response to the inaugural event made one thing clear: this conference fills a critical need!
NECA EMERGE brings together multiple industry-favorite meetings into one power-packed, three-day experience.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS / REGISTRATION INFORMATION!
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Advanced Executive Leadership Seminar (AELS)
May 31 - June 5, 2026
Duke University Campus, Durham, NC
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Now known as the Advanced Executive Leadership Seminar, CALS has been enhanced to provide a concentrated, high-impact learning experience for senior leaders in the electrical contracting industry. Providing focused executive-level education, this program is designed to strengthen strategic and operational skills through an immersive learning experience.
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New Publications in the NECA Store
NECA has collected, analyzed and interpreted hundreds of data points, so our members can use these crucial reports to develop strategies, optimize processes, and improve decision-making, leading to better outcomes and a competitive advantage in the market.
CLICK HERE for the latest additions to thestore.
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Industry Alliance Network (IAN) Education Hub
Introducing the Industry Alliance Network (IAN) Education Hub, a central resource connecting members with top-tier training, professional development and certification programs from our Premier Partners and Ambassadors.
Why it matters: The Hub offers a unified platform for members to access high-quality educational content.
- Through NECA's partnerships with leading manufacturers and service providers, members gain access to specialized courses, technical training, and emerging technology insights
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NECA Business Development Information
NECA is updating its Business Development contact list for 2025! This list will be notified about Business Development resources, events and exclusive sessions. Please complete this short form and let NECA know the Business Development contact person(s) for your company.
Complete Business Development Contact List Form >>
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NECA: 125 Years, Spotlighting Acts of Service
As NECA prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary, they are looking to honor the remarkable service projects by NECA members.
From organizing drives to volunteering at shelters to beautification projects, these acts exemplify the spirit of giving back. The ECA encourages members to share their story of service, regardless of the year of completion.
Complete the form linked below to submit your content for a chance to be featured before a NECA 2026 Las Vegas General Session.
CLICK HERE FOR SUBMISSION FORM.
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NECA Government Affairs
Please click the link for a recent update from NECA Government Affairs.
NECA Government Affairs 1/20/26
If you have any questions regarding the update, please reach out to NECA Government Affairs at: (202) 449-8418
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DOCUMENT CRUNCH
ECA Has Renewed for 2026
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The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) has renewed the Document Crunch service for the membership for 2026. Please review the information below and register for this unique service!
Document Crunch’s mission is to empower construction teams to confidently make informed decisions that reduce risk and deliver better project outcomes. Their AI Risk Reduction Platform is built specifically for construction and gives teams the power to review documents in seconds, guide decisions with best practices, and assist with on-the-job questions and tasks. Document Crunch and NECA/ELECTRI have partnered to offer an exclusive solution that enables those better project outcomes for your business.
Faster Reviews
CrunchAI greatly reduces contract review times, typically done in just a few minutes!
Unmatched Insight
Deep and thorough AI-driven analysis of your contract gives a holistic view, benchmarked against 12 common areas of risk for electrical contractors.
Top 12 Contract Issues for Trade Contractors:
1. Pay if Paid
2. Right to Stop Work
3. Consequential Damages
4. Liquidated Damages
5. Liability Caps
6. Indemnity
7. Delays
8. Subsurface Conditions
9. Hazardous Materials
10. Design Responsibility
11. Payment Terms
12. Material Price Escalation
Understand Major Issues
Generative AI summaries provide easy consumption and understanding. Quickly learn if the contract language meets NECA best practices.
Suggested Redlines
For issues that fall short of best practice, CrunchAI creates and suggests language alternatives to bring the contract up to standard.
ECA members, who sign up for the service have exclusive access to an ELECTRI-specific solution of Document Crunch that will assess your contracts and quickly identify these top 12 critical risk provisions within your contracts. As part of the ELECTRI Document Crunch partnership, the platform’s enhanced benchmarking service is available to you to understand your levels of risk related to your peers.
Document Crunch
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Sign Up for Access
Click Here for recent Update.
If any questions, please contact Miah Veselinovic, Document Crunch at: mveselinovic@documentcrunch.com.
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ELECTRI January Recap
Please find the ELECTRI January 2026 Recap here, which includes highlights on current research, education, and other resources available for you to share with your employees and chapter contractors.
You can also check out the monthly information on the ELECTRI Website here.
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Introducing ELECTRI’s New Webinar Series: Service & 70Brew
ELECTRI International is excited to launch Service & 70Brew, a new webinar series designed for service and maintenance-focused professionals in the electrical construction industry. Modeled after our popular IT & Coffee sessions, this series offers a relaxed, informative forum to share insights, discuss challenges, and explore best practices over a cup of coffee.
Our first Service & 70Brew session kicks off on February 17. Sign up here to receive an invitation for this series. Or log in here at 3PM on the 17th.
As part of this focus area, we encourage you to explore ELECTRI’s research, Advancing Electrical Service and Maintenance Practices in Alignment with NFPA 70B(E).
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Register for new AI Classes Starting February 5th
NECA Education, Powered by ELECTRI, is bringing industry leaders a seven-part virtual series focused on understanding where AI fits in construction and how to manage it responsibly. The series addresses today’s key challenges—what’s working now, what’s worth watching, and how to apply AI in practical ways that support people, projects, and operations.
Register for the full series or individual sessions here.
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Amplify ELECTRI Research
ELECTRI’s latest research on Fleet Management was just posted on social media. Please consider liking or sharing the post to help increase visibility and broaden awareness of ELECTRI research across the industry. For your convenience here are links to our pages: LinkedIn | Facebook
ELECTRI Winter Meeting Recap
The ELECTRI Winter Council Meeting took place last week in San Antonio, where Council members reviewed current initiatives, received updates on ongoing research, and voted to fund four new research projects. Here is a meeting recap with links to each day’s presentation slides.
Research Projects Approved for Funding:
The Council voted to move forward with the following new research initiatives:
- Strategic Growth for ECs: Transitioning from Founder-Driven to Scalable Operations
- Built to Sell: Creating a Scalable and Marketable Electrical Contracting Company
- Comparative Study of Fault Managed Power vs. Traditional Electrical Systems for Temporary Construction Power
- Contractual Strategies for Improving Electrical Subcontractor Cash Flow: Payment Terms and Contract Clauses
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Get Involved: Join a Task Force
We invite you to help shape the direction of these projects. Volunteer to serve on a research task force: Sign up here!
Lend Your Expertise: Participate in Surveys
ELECTRI needs contractor input to ensure our research is grounded in meaningful, real-world data. Take the surveys
Share Your Tools
PCA Researcher Deniz Besiktepe is developing resources to support onboarding and project planning. If you have sample onboarding guides or project checklists, please send them to denizb@purdue.edu.
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Share Your Insights on Jobsite Safety For a New Study
NECA is partnering with CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training and Dodge Construction Network on a new study focused on jobsite safety, and your input is essential. This survey will help track trends in safety practices across the U.S. construction industry. Please click the link below. Thank you for your participation!
CLICK HERE FOR NECA SAFETY SURVEY.
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NECA Recognition of Safety Achievement Program
NECA’s Recognition of Safety Achievement program is an elite safety recognition focused on recognizing thriving companies that excel in multiple areas of their safety and health programs. Member companies that consistently show no injuries, illnesses or fatalities and implement internal company safety practices above and beyond basic compliance will continue to be recognized with our Zero-Injury Recognition program. New criteria for Safety Excellence were introduced in 2025. The new criteria follows the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) and overall safety industry focus on companies that implement internal company safety practices above and beyond basic compliance and show an absence of serious injuries and fatalities.
Click Here for Application / Registration information.
NECA Safety Professionals Conference
May 18 – 20, 2026
Registration is to open, soon.
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