This month, I want to extend a very special thank you to NECA’s Premier Partners, with a particular shout-out to the two newest companies joining us in 2021: Procore and Buckingham Manufacturing. These two join 3M, ABB...
Earlier this year, we launched the NECA Podcast Network (NPN), a series of new podcasts covering a range of issues important to electrical contractors. One podcast is “Innovation Overload,” created by our Technology and...
We’ve heard a great deal in recent years about the skills gap the construction industry is facing. The reality of the retirement of knowledgeable, experienced contractors who have spent decades honing their craft is upon us...
Happy new year, and welcome to 2021. Like you, I’m very happy to usher in a new year, which—as always—is full of promise and opportunity. While 2020 had its challenges, I am proud to say that we persevered as an industry and...
We have made it to the end of a very challenging year, and I’d like to congratulate all of you reading this on your perseverance. I’m extremely proud of the performance of our NECA member contractors, as well as our national...
While our Thanksgiving celebrations may look a bit different this year, I’d like to take a few moments to reflect on this year for all of us involved with the National Electrical Contractors Association. I want to acknowledge...
Early this month, we had our virtual convention and trade show, NECA 2020 LIVE. It was chock-full of education and inspiring talks, and it offered the industry connection I’ve been looking forward to all year long. While it...
We have just a few more weeks before NECA 2020 LIVE kicks off—NECA’s entirely revamped, first-ever, all-virtual convention and trade show taking place Oct. 6–8. I hope you have already registered for this incredible event...
As you’ve probably heard by now, the NECA 2020 Convention and Trade Show has been entirely reimagined as a virtual event, NECA 2020 LIVE, which will be held Oct. 6–8 completely online. While we were disappointed that...
As the nation continues to reopen following the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, and we plan for a return to a modified “normal,” I would like to applaud NECA members and staff for the incredible resiliency and resolve...
Like most of you, I’m spending more time at my computer than I’d like. Between all the virtual meetings and FaceTime calls with family and friends, it feels like my life revolves around a screen. I’m not complaining, as it is...
A personal device charging pad, cordless headphones, a wireless television … the list goes on. People rely on these things as they become increasingly mobile. But does a wireless world mean that we, as electrical contractors...
