NECA 2024 Convention & Trade Show Highlights

The NECA Convention & Trade Show was held September 28 – October 1, 2024 in San Diego, California. Registration was at an all-time high – over 10,200 registrants!  There were over 70 attendees from the Chicago and Cook County Chapter.

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ECA Membership Meeting

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

IBEW-NECA Technical Institute

6201 W. 115th Street

Alsip, IL

(708) 389-1340

Registration / Networking: 12:00 pm

Lunch Start: 12:30 pm

Business Session: 1:15 pm

Event Concludes: 2:30 pm

The ECA proudly announces that the guest speaker is Don Finn, Business Manager / Financial Secretary, Local Union #134 IBEW. Mr. Finn will be able to provide an industry update.

We invite all signatory contractors to this session. We do hope that you'll join us for this opportunity to meet Business Manager Don Finn and network with your peers in the industry!

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EVENTS

“Focus Four Hazards in Electrical Construction"

ECA / NECA Safety Forum

DATE: Wednesday, October 16, 2024

TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

LOCATION: IBEW-NECA Technical Institute

Blue Room

6201 W. 115th Street

Alsip, IL 60803

Focus Four Hazards in Electrical Construction:

• Falls,
• Struck-By,
• Caught-In or -Between, and
• Electrocution

Tim Janis, Chicago Safety Council (CSC) is the Instructor.

There is no cost to attend this event, but advance registration is required.

This program is complimentary to ECA / NECA members.

You need to use the COMP CODE: ECA MEMBER when registering (ECA MEMBER is all uppercase).

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EDUCATION

NECA Premier Partners Progam

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

8:00 am - 5:00 am

Hyatt Lodge Hotel (2815 Jorie Blvd. Oak Brook, IL 60523)

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to present a unique complimentary program. The "NECA Premier Partners Program" will feature five (5) seminars and a special networking session. The sessions are to be facilitated by area / national representatives of five (5) NECA Premier Partners. 

Program content:

8:00 am - 9:15 am

Federated Insurance:

"Insurance Claims & Coverages You have insurance, but are you covered?

9:30 am - 10:45 am 

Graybar: 

“Helping Contractors Win More EVSE Projects and Making Them More Profitable”

11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Day & Night Solar: 

“Latest in the Solar Industry”

12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunch

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Procore: 

2:30 pm - 3:45 pm

Milwaukee Tool: 

“Embracing Technology in the Ever-Changing Electrical Industry”

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Reception / Networking

When registering, please indicate which session(s) / activity(ies) you will be attending. We hope that you will stay for the Networking Session at the conclusion of the final seminar! Find out how NECA's Premier Partners can benefit your firm!

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

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

Various Event Stipends

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Executive Committee recently approved a number of educational stipends for various events throughout 2024. Please click on the link for the current listing. The registrations will be reimbursed to the applicable companies after the applicable Conference.

2024 Stipend Listings

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. 

Click Here to Read the Full Article 

NECA 2025 Innovator of the Year

The NECA Innovator of the Year is awarded to an industry pioneer from a NECA member contractor who champions innovation and continuous improvement across their company and the entire NECA community. Winners are recognized at the annual MEP Innovation Conference hosted by NECA, MCAA, and SMACNA. The deadline for consideration is November 15, 2024.

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EP 12: Essential Tech Maintaining Illinois' Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Step into Algonquin's state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility, where science and technology combine to process 3-4 million gallons of wastewater daily, ensuring clean water returns to the nearby Fox River. 

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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.

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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.