More than 174,000 workers in the electrical contracting industry—including the most-skilled electricians, linemen and technicians in the world—are covered by pension plans that are financed through contributions from them and their multiple employers, without costing taxpayers one cent. READ MORE
Dennis F. Quebe
President, NECA
Dennis Quebe is the current president of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and contributes the President's Desk column monthly. He took office in January 2012 and will serve a three-year term.
Articles by Dennis F. Quebe
March 2013
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“The economy is inching its way to improvement, and the construction industry has not stopped working.” So says FMI Corp., the largest provider of management consulting and investment banking to the engineering and construction industry. At first, it might not sound like anything to shout about, but, at least, this assessment is moderately good news; many other construction economists confirm it. READ MORE
December 2012
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We’re rapidly coming to the close of another year. I hope this one was better for you than the last and that the next will be better still. But, before we let go of 2012, I also hope you’ll indulge me for a little personal reflection. This was my first year as NECA’s president. It has meant a great deal to me, and I like to think it has meant something to our association and industry as well. READ MORE
November 2012
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By mid-December, nearly 5 million American businesses, including 130,000 in the construction industry, will have received a questionnaire from the government that they must complete and return or else face legal penalties. It’s the law. But, it’s also an opportunity. READ MORE
October 2012
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As previously reported, the second annual NECA Safety Professionals Conference (NSPC) started with a big bang—a series of them, in fact. I am referring to the live arc flash demonstration at the Cooper Bussmann Paul P. Gubany Center for High Power Technology that opened the conference in St. Louis. READ MORE
September 2012
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Advance promotion for NECA 2012 Las Vegas proclaimed that, “Our schedule is filled to bursting with rewarding activities.” No kidding! And no hyperbole. READ MORE
August 2012
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“Prevention through Design” (PTD), also known as “Safety through Design,” increasingly has become the focus of attention since the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and some powerful allies in government, industry and academia launched the National PTD Initiative to highlight its importance in all business decisions. READ MORE
July 2012
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I hope you are making plans to attend NECA 2012 Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay this fall, and I hope you are not planning to come alone. READ MORE
June 2012
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New opportunities for marketing electrical contracting services are showing up in some unusual places these days, including the back acreage of airports and certain dark, drafty recesses in parking facilities. Considering recent economic conditions, exploring markets where electrical contractors can work outside traditional industry boundaries is a good idea. READ MORE