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LiveWire - February 2025
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ECA January Membership Meeting | |
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The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held its first Membership meeting of 2025 on Thursday, January 16, 2025. The event was held in conjunction with the Electric Association’s Annual Conference and Trade Show. The session was held at the Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.
The luncheon program featured industry updates and a guest presentation by Ryan James Boyle, VP and Senior Economist - Global Risk Management Division - Northern Trust regarding a Midwest Economic Forecast.
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ECA Regular Membership Meeting
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
8:00 am – 10:00 am (Breakfast Session!)
Maggiano’s Banquets - Oak Brook, IL
Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting.
This Breakfast event is scheduled as follows:
ECA Membership Meeting
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Maggiano's Banquets
240 Oakbrook Ctr.
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 368-0300
8:00 am: Registration / Networking
8:30 am: Breakfast / Business Session / Guest Speaker
10:00 am: Event Concludes
This program will feature industry updates and a guest presentation by Jef Fagan, NECA SVP Labor Relations & Risk Management.
Topics to include: Incentive pay, per diem vs. bonuses, proper payment requirements, among other areas.
You can register on the ECA website/link below or give the office a call at: (708) 531-0022.
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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. This event will take place on April 6-7 in Hollywood, FL at the beautiful Diplomat Beach Resort!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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NECA Now offers a dynamic platform for leadership and personal development. Attendees can explore a diverse range of current topics including recruitment, culture, change management, mentoring and more. This event will take place on April 7-9 in Hollywood, FL at the beautiful Diplomat Beach Resort!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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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 Educational / 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
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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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CISCO is accepting applications for its long-standing Annual Scholarship Awards Program. Applications form are available by clicking on one of the three types of scholarship awards below.
CISCO’s three (3) scholarship program categories are:
– Three (3) four-year scholarships ($2,000/year) for High School seniors to support college-bound children of construction building trade Union members and employees of Union contractors, or to children of non-bargaining unit employees of a Union contractor affiliated with CISCO. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE
– Two (2) two-year awards ($1,000/year) for High School seniors planning on attending a community college or pursuing an Associates Degree. Must be a child of a construction building trade Union member and employee of Union contractors, or a child of a non-bargaining unit employee of a Union contractor affiliated with CISCO. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE
– Two (2) two-year continuing education awards ($1,000/year) to support CISCO members who are enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at a community college or a 4-year accredited college or university who are working in the Union building construction trades or are employees of a CISCO contractor. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE
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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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CSC Update
For a listing of coursework available through the Construction Safety Council (CSC) for the month of January 2025, please visit www.buildsafe.org.
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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.
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OSHA New Arch Flash Information (December 2024) | | |
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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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