In Part 1 of “The 2020 Profile of the Electrical Contractor,” we noted that, immediately prior to the COVID 19-related shutdowns, electrical contractors were feeling confident about the economy. Confidence remained strong...
If you are interested in reading the topline, click here. Our Profile of the Electrical Contractor happens every two years. In 2020, it overlaps with the presidential election, the U.S. Census and the coronavirus pandemic. Of...
Recently, Electrical Contractor magazine sent out its biennial “Profile of the Electrical Contractor” research study as it has done for more than 50 years. The survey is sent to a random sample of Electrical Contractor...
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...
We covered a lot of ground in the first installment of the 2018 Profile of the Electrical Contractor. We learned electrical contractors are getting older, primarily work for smaller companies and mostly saw their firms’ head...
No, it’s not a new haircut. It’s a complete makeover. Thanks for noticing. We have two orders of business this month. First, the print edition redesign. Over the years, we’ve updated ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR’s appearance a few...
Twenty-five is the most significant number in the 2018 Profile of the Electrical Contractor research study findings. It means you’re wearing many more and different hats than ever before. In the 2004 study, traditional...
We began coverage of our biennial Profile of the Electrical Contractor survey last month with a discussion of demographics and trends in the age of today’s electrical contractors (ECs) and their firms, along with the types of...
It’s that time again when we call on expert pollsters to help us learn more about our readers and the work they are doing in the field. More than 2,400 of you responded to our questionnaire earlier this year, through snail...
Last month, We began our exploration of how—and how much—today’s electrical contractors (ECs) are working, with Part 1 of our coverage of the 2014 Profile of the Electrical Contractor. We focused on the kind of work ECs are...
So, tell us, how the heck are you? Oh, wait, we already asked you that while conducting our recent Profile of the Electrical Contractor research study. More than 2,700 of you responded, using snail mail and the Internet,...
