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...

ThE National Electrical Contractors Association is celebrating the recent launch of the Educational Advancement Research Network (EARN) Program. This new benefit is designed to bring industry stakeholders together with...

News of the global coronavirus pandemic is everywhere you look, and this magazine is no exception. At the National Electrical Contractors Association, it is our responsibility to provide our members with the information they...

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...

The start of a new year is always a great time to reflect on our accomplishments and plan for the future. NECA had an eventful year in 2019, and the staff has laid out big plans for 2020. This issue offers an examination of...

Another year has come to a close. And with it, I invite you to reflect on how our industry has changed over the past year. Thanks to our dedicated members and staff, NECA has the flexibility to adapt to the evolving industry...

When I think about the future of the electrical construction industry, one thing is clear: change has come, and more is on the way. The National Electrical Contractors Association’s annual convention and trade show, held last...

The National Electrical Contractors Association is a strong and vibrant organization. I see it every day in my interactions at Rosendin Electric and with the committed NECA staff around the country. Our progress over the past...

A full life features many milestones and firsts. One that is quickly approaching for me is NECA 2019 Las Vegas on Sept. 14-17 at Mandalay Bay. As a National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) member, I have joined my...

One thing has always struck me as a crucial benefit of NECA membership: world-class continuing education. NECA provides excellent training opportunities for all of our contractors with a solid platform of classes and an...

I often think about how much people can accomplish when they come together to support a worthy cause. It’s a powerful thing to witness. As leaders in the electrical construction industry, ask yourself: What do I care about...

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...