The word that comes to mind when I look back at my NECA Now 2019 experience in Phoenix is “tremendous.” It was an energizing example of what the electrical construction industry is all about. As the new National Electrical...

Thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Larry Beltramo, and I have been elected president of the National Electrical Contractors Association. I am an executive with Rosendin, a nationwide contractor...

Many components go into any successful electrical construction project. Throughout my career, though, I have championed safety and creating an environment that is conducive to excellence. Unfortunately, a few contractors do...

I want to begin this month’s column with a few questions: What was the last conference or convention you attended? Was it affiliated with the National Electrical Contractors Association? One of the things I have enjoyed most...

Because I’m a football fan (and it’s playoff season), I want to use my first column of the new year to touch on a familiar concept in athletics: momentum. Specifically, the momentum produced by the remarkable progress the...

There is no better time than the holiday season to celebrate the successes of 2018 as well as to look forward and plan for the new year to come. While our achievements have been many, there is still much work to be done to...

The National Electrical Contractors Association hosts one of the most successful trade shows in the country during our convention every fall. Its growth makes me extremely proud as NECA’s president. It can never happen...

Fall is in the air, and with the changing of the seasons, it’s a great time to consider the changes that will lead us to corporate and personal success over the long haul. As I’ve traveled the country, it has been evident to...

Supporting electrical contractors who perform quality work across the United States is a critical role NECA plays. It’s what we’re all about. Building blocks like recruitment and training early in the process matter....

As I travel across the United States, I enjoy interacting with electrical contractors of all types. One of the many commonalities I hear is the belief that making connections is a vital part of any winning formula. Getting...

As NECA President, I often think about what it takes to be successful in our industry. Obviously, the requirements continue to change over time, and solutions are constantly evolving. However, there are some constants we, as...

In 1999, I remember attending my first National Electrical Contractors Association national convention in New Orleans. It was overwhelming to see all the trade show products and attend many seminars. Since that time, some of...

As President of Miller Electric Co., my goal has always been to inspire our safety division so I would never have to tell an employee’s family their loved one had been injured or worse. We all know, when there’s an accident,...

The National Electrical Contractors Association’s vision is to empower lives and communities every day. NECA’s Executive Committee adapted that statement in January after reviewing our Vision 2020 Task Force’s findings, which...

I have had the opportunity to travel around the United States over the past few weeks, touring the Illinois Institute of Technology and attending ELECTRI International’s recent meeting in Florida. I realized during this trip...

I often hear it referred to as our best-kept secret. What is it? A career in the electrical construction industry. While high school seniors struggle to complete college applications and their parents apply for financial aid...

Here’s an undeniable truth I’ve learned over the years: When one chapter ends, another is right around the corner. That’s especially true now for me and the National Electrical Contractors Association.
 After three years of...

One thing I’ve sought to emphasize during my term as president of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is the critical nature of forming and maintaining international relationships to strengthen the...

Technology’s impact on how we live—and, by extension, how we do our jobs—fluctuates every day. During my career, I have seen how that applies to the electrical construction industry, where new trends and innovations routinely...

I begin this month’s column with an acknowledgement that should come as no surprise: I’ve learned a lot over the years that I have been involved with NECA and especially during the years I have been its president. One...