ECA Industry Update

EVENTS

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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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!

NECA Safety Professionals Conference


The NECA Safety Professionals Conference (NSPC) is the premier event for safety leaders in the electrical industry!

 

Join NECA on May 19-21 at the IOWA Events Center in Des Moines, IA, for three dynamic days filled with powerful keynotes, expert-led breakout sessions, and cutting-edge safety solutions tailored for electrical professionals.


CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION.


NECA Joins the Intersociety Forum in Advancing Core Principles for Occupational Safety


The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is proud to announce its participation in the Intersociety Forum (ISF), a coalition of leading organizations dedicated to safeguarding worker safety and health. As part of this coalition, NECA urges the prioritization of modern occupational environmental, health, and safety (EHS) practices, reinforcing the critical role that workplace safety plays in driving economic growth and business success.


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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.  


CLICK HERE FOR LISTING

NII 2025 Recruiting

The NECA Innovation Institute is actively building its 2024 – 2025 cohorts. Please refer to the attached information, program highlights, and interest form. We’re launching two cohorts in 2024 and would love to include your rising leaders in the mix.  

 

The program's annual cost is $6,000

 

Please reach out to innovation@necanet.org with any questions. 


CLICK HERE for Updated Innovation Institute Information (1/17/25).

 

NII Nomination Form and Brochure

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 This Week

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 >>


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.


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NECA Alert: (2/20/24)


NECA This Week (3/10/25)

NECA Government Affairs


Please click the link for a recent update from NECA Government Affairs. 


NECA Government Affairs 3/7/25 Update.

 

If you have any questions regarding the update, please reach out to NECA Government Affairs at: (202) 449-8418 

ELECTRI Updates



March Webinars: Productivity and IT Structure -

The ELECTRI Council Room session will focus on Best Practices to Maximize Productivity in the Pre-construction Process- March 19 at 3PM Eastern. Join Mike Curran (Red Top Electric), Craig Gini (Collins Electric), and Ken Brouwer (PJS Electric) for an interactive session to elevate your productivity and project performance. Share your insights, ask questions, and learn from peers as we explore this important topic. This session is best suited for project managers, superintendents, safety officers, and anyone involved in pre-construction planning who is looking to enhance productivity and project outcomes. A calendar hold will be sent soon.


IT & Coffee - IT Structure by Company Size - Internal vs Outsource - March 27th at 11AM Eastern.  This discussion will be led by Matt Lamb, with Rosendin.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.


ELECTRI Connection Summit Sells Out in Record Time!

The ELECTRI Connection Summit opened for registration on February 27th—and sold out in just 20 minutes! As previously announced, registration was exclusively available to electrical contractors on the ELECTRI Council. If you missed the initial registration, you can still join the waiting list under the registration tab on the event page.


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.

Empower Your Contractors with AI Insights – This report provides practical AI use cases tailored for electrical contractors, helping them automate tasks, improve efficiency, and stay competitive.

Address Workforce & Business Challenges – AI can help streamline back-office operations, enhance job site safety, and optimize contract management—all critical pain points for contractors.

This is more than research—it’s a roadmap to the future!

 

Example case study of where AI can be used as a tool within contract management


 Access the full report here.



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.

SAVE THE DATES

March


March 13, 2025

Labor Cost - Convert Your Biggest Risk To Your Biggest Advantage

INTECH - Alsip, IL

8:00 am - 12:00 pm



March 18, 2025

Bridging Safety Standards: How the New NFPA 70B Standard Enhances Compliance with NFPA 70E

INTECH - Alsip, IL

8:00 am - 12:00 pm



March


March 19, 2025

ECA Regular Membership Meeting

Mastro's - Chicago, IL

Luncheon Session - Registration at 12:00 pm Lunch: 12:30 pm




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