According to Dodge Data & Analytics chief economist, Richard Branch, the construction industry market research and forecasting firm expects the novel coronavirus to have less of an impact on the economy than first anticipated...
On March 11, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule establishing a system for developing Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAP) in all sectors except construction. The DOL says the programs must...
On March 18, the Senate approved a House-passed coronavirus relief package bill that includes provisions for free testing for COVID-19 and paid emergency leave. President Trump signed the bill into law that evening. The...
Pre-apprenticeship programs help bring greater gender parity to the trades When it comes to women’s participation in electrical construction, the numbers are bad. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2018, just 2.4...
The annual Showstopper Showcase at the NECA Convention and Trade Show highlights the newest products and services on the market. Open every day starting one hour before the Trade Show, the Showcase gives attendees a chance to...
The 2019 NECA Project Excellence Awards were presented on September 16 at the annual NECA Trade Show and Convention. The awards recognize electrical contractors that demonstrate professionalism and a commitment in their work...
Iowa State University Student Chapter took home first place in this year's Green Energy Challenge, making this the team's sixth consecutive Challenge win. Other finalist teams in the competition included Illinois Institute of...
Amanda King is a motivational speaker and leadership coach who has delivered her message at many conferences and events, including NECA 2019 Las Vegas. King says, “Leadership is about influence. How are you showing up in life...
Kelly McDonald is a marketing and advertising specialist who speaks about diversity in the workforce. On differences in the workplace, she says, “We are all working with diverse team members, as well as customers and...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is sometimes thought of as an organization focused on the negative—always looking for what is going wrong in a workplace. But it’s with good reason the organization...
The solar energy market has hit a remarkable milestone, hitting 2 million solar photovoltaic (PV) installations (residential, commercial and utility-scale solar), representing 70 gigawatts (GW) across the United States this...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is looking to fund early-stage research and development for advanced building construction techniques and practices focused on energy efficiency. In total, the DOE has $33.5 million up for grabs...
