PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO OTHERS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION.
Click here to view the entire e-newsletter.
|
|
|
IECRM Monthly E-News: It's a Whole New World
|
|
|
|
|
IECRM Summit Awards 2021 Location Announced: We are taking you to...
the MOON!
|
Join us to celebrate among the stars of the Electrical Industry on Thursday, April 29th at the 2021 Virtual Summit Awards. Click here to get tickets. Early bird discount ends March 31!
|
|
CEUs (Required for License Renewal):
(8 CEU Hours)
Saturday, April 3
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
(20 CEU Hours)
Wednesdays, April 28 - June 2
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
(4 CEU Hours)
Saturday, May 8
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
(16 CEU Hours)
Saturdays - May 8-29
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Other Classes:
April 9-10 (Fri & Sat)
Limited Seating!
Aerial Boomlift Operator Certification
Scissor Lift Operator Certification
Confined Space Entry Training (CSE)
And More!
Forums:
Wednesday, March 31
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Upcoming Meetings
& Events:
Wednesday, April 7
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Thursday, April 8
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Thursday, April 15, 2021 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Thursday, April 29, 2021 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
View a list of all upcoming
|
|
A Letter from the CEO
It’s a whole new world!
IECRM is poised to blast off and explore with you. We are living in a universe that is adapting and evolving toward major changes in our cultural, social, and business practices. It’s not just “a new normal,” rather it’s a whole new world of operating. This new world beckons us to power forward and not remain still for too long.
While we were all powering forward to ensure seamless business operations in a new world, the technological advances and innovations in lighting, devices, automation, building controls, tools, equipment, safety, workflow, design software and support systems didn’t stop evolving. If anything, we are thinking differently about how the last year has enabled the rate of “change acceptance” and highlighted the ability to be more readily adaptive to new systems. And like the strategic problem solvers that we are, today’s electrical contractors have been preparing for the next inflection point to adapt business.
At IECRM, we are keeping pace with the technological advances and innovations in electrical contracting. One way we do that is through our annual Summit Awards. This year, we are literally taking you to a whole new world! On Thursday, April 29th, we will take you to the moon to honor and recognize the stars of our industry who have risen to embrace innovation, technology, and excellence. Using new cutting-edge, next-generation technology that will blast you out of this world, you’ll be transported to a virtual reality venue to network one-on-one or in groups with live conversation, and navigate through the virtual venue freely – just like an in-person event! This will be an extraordinary opportunity to see colleagues you haven’t seen in a year.
There is no question that electricians power this new world! You power our industry. You power people’s lives. You power our quality of life (especially when we think about recent emergencies around the country). And you power the forces of strength, vitality, safety and security for us all.
This ‘whole new world’ also proves to us that there is strength in numbers. For our 40th Anniversary, our goal is to grow membership by 40 new members! We hope we can count on your involvement to refer new members to IECRM for fabulous benefits:
- Ensuring a High-Quality, Trained Workforce to Keep You Competitive
- Providing Professional Networking & Business Development Opportunities
- Keeping You Up to Date on Issues That Affect Your Business
- Providing Strength in Numbers
- Giving You Access to Great Deals through Industry Partner and Affinity Program
You can learn about the full range of benefits from IECRM here.
Our apprentices have adapted well to their new world of online education — and will show off their progress at the Annual Wire-Off Skills Competition which will be live-streamed. Both members and non-members will be able to cheer on your apprentice competitors “live” throughout the day on Thursday, May 21.
It’s a brand new world in workforce development — how we recruit, retain, leverage and power-up our workforce has evolved! We hope to see you at our Wednesday, April 14 Career Fair for the opportunity to power up your workforce.
Save Saturday, June 5th as we graduate more than 200 apprentices and send them sky-high to new and exciting careers and lives.
Finally, the IEC Convention & Expo, here in-person in Denver October 6-9, 2021, provides a powerful opportunity for IECRM and our members to stand in the national spotlight. With IECRM’s own Janet Martin as the 2021 IEC National president, this event could not be more special. The convention showcases the world of adventure in our state with innovation sessions and events that recreate the Colorado Experience. In honor of Women’s History Month, be sure to catch Janet’s appearance on The Denver Channel 7 where she talks about the huge career opportunity electrical contracting is for anyone, especially women, veterans and minorities.
Marilyn Akers Stansbury
|
So, let’s reach for the moon and the stars, soar to new heights in our industry, and have fun while we’re at it.
Marilyn Akers Stansbury
IECRM CEO
|
Janet Martin, Vice President of Bret's Electric & 2021 IEC National Board President
Interview on Denver7 – The Denver Channel
|
|
Each year, IECRM and our members are invited to be part of Today’s Electrical Contractor Winter-Spring issue of Colorado Construction & Design magazine. Releasing soon, this very special issue features Bret’s Electric; Ludvik Electric Co.; Conduct All Electric; InPwr, Inc.; Malm Electrical Contractors; and Weifield Group Electrical Contracting. Read more
|
|
Lift Off: Thursday, April 29
Destination: Surprise Location Announced
At IECRM, we keep pace with the technological advances and innovations in electrical contracting. One way is through our annual Summit Awards, recognizing the best in the industry. Read more
|
|
IECRM 2020 Year In Review
“There’s a light at the end of the tunnel… because an electrician installed it there!”
--IECRM Instructor, Chris Shipp
As IECRM entered the year 2020, our goal was to make it a year to remember. As it turned out, 2020 was a year to remember... but for different reasons than we ever imagined! Read More
|
|
Tune in Friday, May 21st between 8 AM and 4 PM, and cheer on your favorite Wire-Off Skills Challenge apprentice competitor as we live-stream the day-long competition to test the skills and knowledge of IECRM’s top apprentices. Read more
|
|
March kicked off our annual membership drive as part of IEC National’s Power UP campaign. Rather than limit this campaign to a single month, IECRM has set a goal to onboard 40 new members to celebrate our 40th Anniversary this year. As a trade association, we know there is strength in numbers of our members. We hope we can count on your involvement with us. Read more
|
|
Donations can be made to support Colorado state legislative candidates through the IECRM PAC Fund.
|
|
Need Workers?
If you are looking for skilled workers and apprentices, look no further and become involved in these upcoming construction career fairs. These events help address the great need for skilled workers, as well as provide opportunities for aspiring electricians. Read more
|
|
Getting out for a day in the outdoors and sunshine will feel like a whole new world after a long winter! Coming up on Friday, June 25, at IECRM’s popular Sporting Clay Shoot, members and their guests participate in this event for friendly competition and camaraderie. Read more
|
|
If your company is working with high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, consider that IEC’s 2021 Convention & Expo in Denver, October 6-9, is a perfect way to introduce students to the world of electrical contracting. Students will receive free admission to the Expo!
|
|
The IEC National Convention & Expo 2021 will take place in person, right here at our beautiful Colorado Convention Center, October 6-9!
This is a great opportunity for our industry partner members to showcase your business on the national stage. Read more
|
|
On Saturday, June 5th, more than 200 electrical apprentices will graduate from IECRM’s Four-Year Electrical Apprentice Program. A very special and unique graduation ceremony will be held to honor the 212 apprentices who will graduate that day! This year, students will be able to graduate in person (location to be announced). Read more
|
|
Finding workers for various jobs in your business can be a never-ending task and you need all the tools that you can get to help find talent. IECRM provides a free benefit to its members through its Job Board at iecrm.org/jobs, available to you online 24/7. The process is simple. Once you’ve submitted your post, IECRM will review it to go live within 2 business days. Read more
|
|
Have you’ve taken an Electrical CEU Course at IECRM?
If so, we’ve got an opportunity for you to win a valuable giveaway!
All you have to do is complete a Google Review sharing your experience… that’s it! We have multiple prizes to give-away including gift cards, tools, and the grand prize of a FREE 4-hour CEU course.
Complete your Google Review stating you completed a CEU course, share your experience, and include your full name by April 16th to be entered! One entry per person.
|
|
About…
Carlton Electric began in 1993 as a five-person team with a vision of providing a good livelihood for themselves by doing great work for their customers. Now, with over 90 employees, Carlton Electric still holds true to its commitment to employees. Read more
|
|
About…
Graybar is one of the oldest major companies in the United States and one of the largest employee-owned businesses in the world. It traces its roots to Gray & Barton, a small firm established in 1869 to manufacture telegraph equipment. In 1872, Gray & Barton changed its name to Western Electric and eventually became the world’s leading manufacturer of telephones. Read more
|
|
|
IEC National Awards Nominations Open April 2nd! |
|
IEC National Events Coming Up
Start Date: July 22, 2021
End Date: July 24, 2021
Start Date: October 6, 2021
End Date: October 9, 2021
|
|
IEC Contractor Discussion Group
IEC National has created a Facebook forum for all IEC contractors and field employees to share ideas, discuss issues, and receive peer guidance on questions related to the electrical profession.
Group members are encouraged to network and invite their fellow IEC electricians to support group growth; share lessons learned in the field, specifically successes and failures for others to learn, and serve as a general source of knowledge for anyone needing help in the electrical field.
You will be prompted to answer a set of vetting questions, and your answers will be added by a moderator.
|
|
The demand factor for six residential clothes dryers in a multi-family dwelling unit is ___.
|
|
Select one:
A. 70%
B. 80%
C. 60%
D. 75%
|
|
Question- Are jurisdictions enforcing the requirements of NEC Article 690.12, where a PV array acts as the roof of a carport?
Answer- No, well, maybe? In the case of a stand-alone carport, this would best meet the NEC definition of a structure and not a building and would therefore be exempt from the requirements of Article 690.12. Read more
|
|
|
|
Attached are links to articles provided for you by Federated Insurance designed to be short awareness pieces for member education:
|
|
|
|
As a proud partner with the IEC, The Home Depot is dedicated to saving Electricians time and money.
IEC Members can get 2% cashback on all qualifying pre-tax purchases when enrolled in the Free Pro Xtra Program. In addition to the rebate for customers, The Home Depot will donate a half of a percent of all of the sales in this program to the IEC Foundation.
Register today to ensure you get your full rebate at the end of the year! Call (866) 333-3551 or enroll online. Click here
|
|
|
|
IDEAL4Students offers a variety of resources that supplement the training electrical students receive in classes and apprenticeships.
This program offers:
- A 25% student discount on tools and supplies
- Guidance for prospective students
- Training resources on our electrical tools, supplies, and testers
- Valuable electrical industry knowledge and news
|
|
|
|
ANSI A92 Standard Update Courses Available NOW!
Learn about the changes made to the design, safe-use and training suite of standards for MEWPs/AWPs and how United Academy can help ensure you are in compliance.
|
|
 |
Hiring? Post your ad for FREE on our member exclusive
Or Access
Email info@iecrm.org to request the password to access the IECRM member exclusive documents.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Like IECRM? Leave us a review on Google or Facebook!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
