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The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Safety Committee along with the Northeastern Illinois Chapter, NECA were proud to sponsor a special Joint Safety Directors' Forum. The program was held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, IL.
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2025 ECA Research and Education Committee Update
The 2025 Education Programming Schedule is confirmed for 2025. Please click the link below for a full listing with links for registration!
CLICK HERE FOR LISTING
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ECA Regular Membership Meeting - January 16, 2025 (THURSDAY!)
The event is being held in conjunction with the Electric Association's Annual Conference.
Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting.
This luncheon event is scheduled as follows:
Wednesday, January 16, 2025
Drury Lane Conference Center
100 Drury Lane
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
(630) 530-8300
Registration / Networking: 11:30 am
Lunch begins: 11:45 am
Business Session: 12:00 pm
Event Concludes: 1:00 pm
The luncheon program will feature industry updates and guest presentation by Ryan James Boyle, VP and Senior Economist - Global Risk Management Division - Northern Trust regarding a Midwest Economic Forecast.
We do hope that you'll join us for this opportunity to meet and network with your peers in the industry!
You can register on the ECA website/link below or give the office a call at: (708) 531-0022.
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Capital Construction Summit Sneak Peek
December 17, 2024 - IBEW Local 134 Memorial Hall
Interested in what's next at CPS? The Sneak Peak Summit offers prequalified general contractors, prime vendors, and potential subcontractors a first hand opportunity to see the District’s upcoming construction projects. All professional trades are welcome to ensure a rich and diverse vendor pool in support of the District's Strategic Five Year Plan, Together We Rise - Success 2029. This event is hosted by the Office of Business Diversity and the Department of Capital Planning and Construction.
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
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2025 Merit Awards Project Submissions NOW OPEN
ENTRY DEADLINE: December 31, 2024
The Chicago Building Congress Merit Awards Committee invites CBC members and non-members to submit entries for CBC's 2025 Merit Awards competition. This program recognizes the most outstanding construction projects from the past three years in the Chicagoland area and surrounding counties.
Learn More
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Reasonable Suspicion/Sexual Harassment
Prevention Training Seminar
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Maggiano's Banquets (240 Oakbrook Ctr. Oak Brook, IL 60523)
Presentation facilitated by Bill Heffernan, Screensafe, Inc.
Participants will learn signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol misuse and abuse, the importance of objective and factual documentation, strategies and approaches to successful interventions and procedures and protocols regarding reasonable suspicion testing. The presentations are to include discussion of the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act concerning employer obligations for Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and Reasonable Suspicion implementation.
This program is complimentary for ECA members!
REGISTER NOW
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"Managing the Lifeblood of Contracting - Cash Flow"
Thursday, February 13, 2025
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Presented by Shaabini Alford, Maxim Consulting Group
Maggiano’s Banquets - Oak Brook, IL
Cash flow is one of the most important issues facing contractors today. As the market continues to stay strong, companies are faced with starting new projects, hiring staff, and investing in assets to support the business. More companies go bankrupt due to cash flow issues than due to profitability. Many things can and should be done to improve cash management practices. We will explore a range of tools and techniques, from simple to complex, that allow firms to manage and control cash flow. Examples include contractual negotiation strategies, pricing and bidding practices, development of cost and resource-loaded schedules that tie to billing activities in the schedule of values, use of 12-week cash flow forecasts, project closeout procedures, and managing the billings and collection cycle. An interactive cash flow simulation provides hands-on experience that enhances the learning outcomes.
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"Labor Cost - Convert Your Biggest Risk To Your Biggest Advantage."
Thursday, March 13, 2025
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Presented by Shaabini Alford, Maxim Consulting Group
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH)
6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL.
Case studies demonstrate common myths of field productivity due to a fundamental misunderstanding of what productivity really is. Case studies provide step by step illustration for participants to simply and clearly define productivity and production. Case studies illustrate methodologies for measuring and managing jobsite productivity for sustainable, breakthrough performance gains.
Following this course, participants will be able to:
- Define and appropriately measure productivity
- Define and understand the mechanics of production
- Understand blind spots existing project management approaches have to productivity improvement and what to do about it
- Gain an introductory understanding, based on case studies, of how to measure cost of lost production and how to implement effective improvement routines
REGISTER NOW.
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Culture of Collaboration Workshop
Transforming Our Industry Together: Introducing the DEI Program for ECA of Chicago
We're embarking on an exciting journey to shape our future with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at its core. We've partnered with Leadership Surge to bring a specially designed DEI program to the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) of Chicago, and you’re invited to be a part of this transformative experience.
Please use the scheduling form below to secure a date and register your companies for the live 2-hr DEI Training session:
Scheduling Form
The goal is to have each company choose their preferred training and capture their contact information and preferred training location.
Here’s what's in store for us:
- Tailored Training Sessions: From senior leadership to our valued front-line employees, there’s something for everyone. Get ready to dive into interactive sessions that will empower us to lead and participate in a more inclusive workplace.
- Engaging Learning Formats: Whether it's live workshops or on-the-go learning through a mobile app, this program offers flexible ways to engage with DEI principles. Plus, Toolbox Talks will bring DEI conversations right into our daily routines.
- A United Effort: This isn't just training; it's a movement towards building a workplace where every voice is heard and every contribution valued. We're not just aiming for compliance; we're striving for commitment and change.
Program Intro
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The Independent Alliance for the Electrical Industry (IAEI) is excited to invite you to an exclusive, free, in-person electrical educational seminar designed to equip professionals like you with essential updates and insights for 2025. Organized by the IBEW Local 134 Codes and Standards Committee and Powering Chicago, this event also serves as the IAEI Illinois Chapter Spring Meeting.
Event Details:
• Date: February 28th, 2025
• Duration: 8-hour comprehensive training session
• CEUs: Continuing Education Units will be awarded to all attendees
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Document Crunch
Contractors who sign up for the service will have exclusive access to an ELECTRI-specific solution through Document Crunch’s innovative platform.
Watch Demo Video
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Nancy Sheehy at nsheehy@documentcrunch.com.
Sign Up for Access
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Beginning January 1, 2025, Employees Resource Systems, Inc. (ERS) will be doing business under the name, “AllOne Health.” While it is simply a name change, it also represents the commitment to improve the customer experience and innovate services to best meet your needs. Further updates will soon be available. In the meantime, please click here to review an updated promotional flyer that features the new logo.
Updated ERS
Promotional Toolkit: https://allonehealth.com/toolkit-ers/ for easier access to flyers, Insights Newsletters and much more.
How to Register for a Drug Screening
2024 Core Service Flyer
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EP 13: An Icon Reinvented: Inside Abt Electronics’ Renewable Revolution
Since opening its doors in 1933, the iconic, family-owned Abt Electronics campus has evolved into a one-million-square-foot testament to innovation in Glenview, Illinois. Today, this historic retailer has transformed its storied grounds into a beacon of clean energy — one that will continue to harness renewable resources, deliver cleaner power, and generate thousands of megawatt-hours of electricity for generations to come.
Watch Now
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IMSCA Update
CLICK HERE for 11/21/24 Legislative Update.
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Suicide Rate Among Construction Workers Hits Crisis Levels
Kevin O’Shea, president of Shamrock Electric Co., Inc., has one vital message to construction workers who are struggling with their mental health: call him.
It's a message he shares as much as possible, given the growing number of suicides among workers in the industry.
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CSC Safety Update
The Construction Safety Council offers it Quarterly update called, "Workplace Stretching for Construction Workers" by Herbert Post, Tradesafe publication / Robert Lahey, Chicagoland Construction Safety Council.
CLICK HERE for the New Report.
A FREE half-day training program informs workers about hazards associated with trenching and excavation operations. www.buildsafe.org. CLICK HERE for the flyer. Contact the CSC at: (708) 449-8604 for details.
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Get ready for the annual Construction Expo & Safety Conference on March 3-4, 2025 at the Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace. Registration is now open, with a $100 DISCOUNT available on purchases of the All-Access Pass until January 31.
This two-day event features 24 safety training sessions, a business-to-business tradeshow on March 4, a Keynote Speaker, and unparalleled opportunities to connect with fellow industry professionals.
REGISTER HERE
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OSHA New Arch Flash Information (December 2024)
Click the link below to the ECA website for member's only content - "Safety News and Resources" / "NECA / ECA Safety Resources" for a brief introduction regarding the new OSHA Arc Flash information, as well as new OSHA publications concerning Arc Flash.
CLICK HERE FOR LINK FOR NEW OSHA ARC FLASH INFORMATION / NEW OSHA ARC FLASH PUBLICATIONS.
You can also access this member only content directly through the ECA website by visiting the Industry Resources section - then NECA Safety Resources. Either way, you will need your username and password to visit the area(s).
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