LiveWire - October 2024

Industry Events

September Membership Meeting

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held its September Membership meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Gibson's Steakhouse in Oak Brook, IL.

The morning program featured industry updates and guest presentations from Dr. Vincent Windrow, Lead Executive of Cornucopia Consulting Group, unpacking key features of leadership styles that consider future implications of how people and businesses are led and finding new ways to provide growth and development to one's team.

Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to have sponsored the "Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction" seminar that was held on September 16 - 17, 2024 at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel in Oak Brook, IL. The sessions were well attended. Glenn DeSoto, NECA Education was the instructor. He also facilitated the previous “Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction” earlier this year.

2024 Special Olympics Construction Team Picnic

On September 14, 2024, McWilliams Electric Company hosted their 25th annual Construction Team Picnic to benefit Special Olympics athletes!

This heartwarming event was hosted by IN-Tech and raised over $ 23,000.00 with passionate volunteers, generous sponsors, and joyful athletes coming together in a spirit of compassion. We want to thank everyone involved for making this event a success!

The inaugural “Industry Day” was held at the IBEW – NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) on Friday, September 6, 2024. It was a day that highlighted the great work being done at the school from the recent renovations to the impact of a stellar curriculum.

2024 Summer Social Recap

2024 Leadership Conference Recap

The Power of Better EP 12: Essential Technologies 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. After a recent electrical component failure in a pump control panel, the facility turned to expert electrical contractors Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc. to ensure continued efficiency and safety.

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Upcoming Events

The Young Professionals of ECA cordially invite you to our next event on October 17, 2024, at the Chicago Bears Corporate Skills Clinic!

Focus Four Hazards in Electrical Construction

October 16, 2024 (10 am - 11:30 am)

IBEW - NECA Technical Institute

6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL 60803

The Forum will focus on "Focus Four Hazards in Electrical Construction."

DATE

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

TIME

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

LOCATION

IBEW-NECA Technical Institute

Blue Room / Back Auditorium

6201 W. 115th Street

Alsip, IL 60803

(708) 389-1340

Tim Janis, Chicago Safety Council (CSC) is the Instructor. Contractors will learn more about the Focus Four Hazards in Electrical Construction:

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

There is no cost to attend this event, but advance registration is required. This program is complimentary to ECA / NECA members.

If you're interested in attending the "Focus Four Hazards" seminar, please click on the link below to register or go on-line at the ECA website at: www.ecachicago.com (Event Calendar portion). You need to use the COMP CODE: ECA MEMBER when registering (ECA MEMBER is all uppercase).

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Education

Managing Work in Progress

Thursday, October 17, 2024

8:00 am - 11:00 am

IBEW-NECA Technical Institute - Alsip, IL

THE FEE FOR THIS PROGRAM IS $100.00 PER ECA MEMBER.

Many project managers lack a clear handle on how their projects are performing financially. Most commonly, it is because they have not been trained on how to forecast properly. We find many contractors struggle with how to build a robust cost projection process that provides for consistency and predictability. Profit fade at 90% complete is no longer an option in today’s market. Teach project managers how to set up job budgets properly, track progress, and forecast accurately. Moreover, learn critical financial indicators that point to problems on projects early so they can be rectified.

Following this course, participants will be able to:

Identify how to manage work-in-process for better profitability
Explain the relationship between project profitability and processes (budgeting, forecasting, change control, job status reporting and WIP)
Describe how to apply earned value reporting to projects
Learn key performance indicators that point to critical project performance problems

THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY FOR ECA MEMBERS!

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Please contact the ECA with any questions at (708) 531-0022. We look forward to your participation with the program! Thank you for your continued support of Association activities.

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