NEIB Update

Please click the link below for an NEIB Update regarding the allocation and submission process.

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EVENTS

The 2025 NECA National Legislative Conference is now open for registration! This is the premier conference for electrical contractors to hear about the top legislative issues affecting the industry and meet the leaders who are working to provide real solutions.



Registration is now open!

April 6-7, 2025

The Women in NECA Conference is dedicated to empowering women in the electrical construction industry. Designed as a space for connection, growth, and inspiration, this conference provides unparalleled peer-to-peer networking opportunities for women navigating a traditionally male-dominated field. Participants will engage in dynamic workshops and impactful general sessions that tackle critical topics such as power dynamics, effective negotiation strategies, and leadership development. Attendees will leave equipped with practical tools, actionable insights, and an expanded professional network to thrive in their careers.

WAITLIST Available, as WIN Conference has met capacity.



Registration is now open!

Far from your typical meeting, NECA Now 2025 is a three-day Executive Leadership Conference focused on your professional and personal growth. This event will be held on April 7-9, 2025 in Hollywood, FL at The Diplomat Hotel. 

Registration is now open!

June 8-13, 2025

The CEO Advanced Leadership Seminar (CALS) is a comprehensive one-week professional development program designed for rising senior leaders. Expand your business acumen and refine your personal leadership skills with a custom-designed curriculum that will deepen your knowledge of business operations, show you practical methods to address challenges, and solve complex business problems. With MBA-level instruction, learn how electrical contracting industry issues relate to the global marketplace.



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E2E Summit

June 16, 2025 – June 18, 2025, Indianapolis, IN

E2E Summit is a unique and intimate event that offers executive-to-executive meetings tailored to meet the specific needs of your company.

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EDUCATION

ECA Educational and Conference Stipends for 2025

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Executive Committee has approved a number of educational stipends for many special programs / conferences throughout 2025. All stipends / reimbursements are made after each conference with registration confirmation(s) and applicable receipts forwarded to ECA.  

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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.

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. 

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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.

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If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Nancy Sheehy at nsheehy@documentcrunch.com.

Sign Up for Access

The first Document Crunch webinar of the year is scheduled for today! The webinar link is below. We encourage all members to attend. Whether you have used the program or not, it’s never too late to get involved.

Here is the information for the first webinar of 2025:

Date: Thursday, February 13 at 3 PM Eastern

Topic: Making an Addendum Template

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85906167330?pwd=cWrg5TFvLD1ebb8NOxHoVqFd15EJ1P.1

This session will provide valuable tools and insights to help strengthen contracts and business practices.

Have you wondered how Document Crunch works and how it can benefit your company? Join us on Thursday, March 6th, at 12:00 PM CT for Document Crunch Office Hours, where we’ll answer these questions and more!

Register Here!

ELECTRI Updates

ELECTRI IT & Coffee: February 19th at 3PM Eastern

Join us for the next IT & Coffee on February 19th at 3PM Eastern. Matt Lamb, with Rosendin, will lead a discussion on your company tech stacks.

To make it easier for you and any of your staff to join each month’s IT & Coffee or ConTech & Coffee, we ask that you complete a one-time sign-up here.  If you already signed up, you’re all set. If not, this is your chance. A calendar hold for this meeting will only be sent to those who have registered.

Council Room Session: February 27 at 3 PM Eastern

Unpaid rework refers to activities in the field (including prefabrication) that have to be done more than once, or activities that remove work previously installed as part of the project, where no change order has been issued, and no change of scope has been identified by the Owner. Rework isn’t just a financial burden; its hidden costs run deeper - eroding culture, team morale, and client trust. Rework is abnormal work. Ignoring it won’t make it disappear, but addressing it head-on empowers you to solve it.

Join us for this Council Session to explore ELECTRI's project on "Understanding, Identifying, and Measuring Rework." This session will help you:

1. Understand rework culture.
2. Identify and address the root causes of rework.
3. Turn mistakes into learning opportunities.
4. Strategically reduce rework.

Simply put - get a GRIP on rework!

A calendar invitation will be sent soon to hold the date.

Click Here for the January Recap of Resources

ELECTRI is pleased to share two new research reports that offer valuable insights and strategies to support your businesses:

1.Addressing a Changing Trade Workforce: Strategies for Electrical Contractors This new ELECTRI research provides valuable insights and actionable strategies to help contractors navigate workforce challenges, adapt to evolving industry dynamics, and empower the next generation of electricians. Be sure to explore this resource and discover innovative solutions to strengthen your workforce and drive your business forward. Access the full research report here.

2.Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Electrical Construction Industry

This cutting-edge report explores how AI technologies can enhance productivity, streamline operations, and create new opportunities for electrical contractors. Dive into this forward-thinking research to discover how your company can leverage AI to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive industry. Access the full report here.

IT & Coffee Sessions Survey

We want to ensure that the IT & Coffee sessions in 2025 are as impactful and relevant as possible for you. Please take a moment to complete this brief survey and share your input on the topics you’d like to see discussed. Your feedback will directly shape our focus for the upcoming year.

TAKE SURVEY HERE!

New Research Projects Now Available on the ELECTRI Website!

ELECTRI is excited to share two new research projects designed to empower electrical contractors with valuable insights:

MEP Contractors and GCs: What is the Cost of Inexperience? – This study uncovers the financial impact of inexperience within construction teams and highlights strategies for mitigating risks and improving collaboration. Read more here.

Contract Benchmarking Analytics 2024: Document Crunch Report – Dive into the updated comprehensive analytics on contract trends, key clauses, and benchmarks to negotiate better agreements and protect your business. Learn more here.

Visit the ELECTRI website to explore these reports and discover how they can help your business succeed in a competitive industry. Click on the ELECTRI Research link below in the Quick Links to find all of ELECTRI's years of research.

Help ELECTRI build a contract database!

After a recent Council Room session, members of the ELECTRI Council suggested building a contract database so contractors can view contract clauses from other areas. All pricing, numbers, and competitive information will be redacted from each contract. The purpose is to see the contract language that is being used by different contractors across North America. This database will live on a hidden webpage on ELECTRI’s website, available only through a direct link sent to the Council. To contribute, please send your redacted contracts to Laura.Holmes@electri.org

New! ELECTRI’s AI Tool List

Looking to streamline your operations? ELECTRI has compiled a comprehensive AI Tool List to help contractors integrate AI tools for greater efficiency.

View the AI Tool List

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

• Incentive Pay Research: We are still looking for participants for this important research. Participants will include construction professionals from electrical contracting companies and related industry partners. Your insights will contribute to developing strategies that can enhance the effectiveness of incentive pay in the industry. To fill out the survey, please Click Here.

ELECTRI International and American Apprenticeships Work have partnered to offer a national Project Management Apprenticeship program! The NECA/ELECTRI Project Management Apprenticeship provides aspiring electrical project managers with the technical expertise, leadership abilities, and business acumen needed to work on large-scale electrical projects successfully. Click Here for more information.

ELECTRI appreciates your assistance with this research. If you have any questions about the research, please contact Amanda Harbison, ELECTRI’s Director of Research, at Amanda@electri.org.

ELECTRI International Quick Links

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Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention

It is an unfortunate fact that construction has the highest rate of suicide of any industry in America. We lose about 53 out of every 100,000 members of our industry EVERY YEAR to suicide. We are four times the average of other industries. We have a crisis in construction and we need to do something about it. You can visit the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention website and learn more. We urge all to take the pledge to STAND UP for suicide prevention and address it as a health and safety priority.

CLICK HERE FOR A "Stand Up for Suicide Prevention" Information Sheet.

Applications Open + New Criteria for 2025

Join NECA’s elite Recognition of Safety Achievement Program and showcase your excellence in safety and health. Apply by March 7, 2025.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.