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- 2008 Profile of the Electrical Contractor Published
- 08/13/2008
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A rising concern over counterfeit electrical parts – but uncertainty about their actual use – was found in ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine's 2008 Profile of the Electrical Contractor. Key findings also include a sharp rise in energy efficiency, green/sustainable building and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. Published by the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), Bethesda, Md., ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR’s biannual profile offers the most in-depth picture of U.S. electrical contractors and their businesses.
more - A Good Reason To Confirm Chicago Hotel & Restaurant Reservations NOW
- 08/12/2008
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- NECA 2008 Chicago Convention Early Registration Ends 8/8/08
- 08/08/2008
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After today, the pricing for member/non-member registration fees go up.
more - "Without Energy Solutions, There is No Green Building"
- 07/31/2008
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NECA recently convened its first Energy Solutions Summit, July 25-26, in Los Angeles, to address how the electrical construction industry will respond to the rapidly growing demand for more efficient energy systems and alternative energy sources.
more - NECA Legislative Update -- Testifying at HSBC,
- 07/14/2008
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- NECA Member Offers Insight, Expertise on Green Technology Economic Impact to House Small Business Committee
- 07/11/2008
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The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business yesterday heard testimony from Randy Rema, a small business owner and member of the National Electrical Contractors Assn. (NECA), on the rapidly converging trends of rising energy prices, an economic slowdown and growing consumer interest in green building technology.
more - MEDIA ALERT: NECA to Speak Out on Need for Investing in Green Building Technologies
- 07/09/2008
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NECA will testify about on critical environmental, economic, and technological concerns related to tax credits for investment in alternative energy before the House Committee on Small Business hearing on “The Role of Green Technologies in Spurring Economic Growth,” Thursday, July 10, at 10 a.m., Room 1539, Longworth HOB.
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- Energy Efficiency Gets a Green Light at NECA 2008 Chicago
- 07/08/2008
- Green building is the leading trend shaping construction and design these days, and the 2008 NECA Convention and Trade Show in Chicago, Oct. 4-7, is making sure that electrical contractors have the tools to help their customers meet their own green building goals, whether in achieving LEED certification, making buildings more energy efficient, or using renewable energy technology in their construction projects. more
- NECA Offers Electrical Safety Guidelines for Flood Victims
- 07/07/2008
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Post-disaster is a dangerous time for residents eager to get their lives back to normal. Mike Johnston, NECA executive director for standards and safety, offers guidelines for safely handling electrical wiring and equipment that has been submerged or dampened.
more - The Fire Protection Research Foundation Launches HomeWiringSafety.com
- 07/03/2008
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Electricity is recognized as a leading cause of home fires in the US. The Fire Protection Research Foundation has recently completed an important study of the electrical wiring in older homes and has launched a new website ...
more - Electrical Project Supervision (EPS) Level 3 Train-the-Trainer Available in August
- 07/03/2008
- The NECA-MEI Electrical Project Supervision (EPS) and EPS Train-the-Trainer programs center on the key role of the electrical construction project manager, and the various skills, challenges and responsibilities the position involves. Both the EPS and EPS Train-the-Trainer programs consist of three levels of instruction ... more
- NECA Presents New RSS Feeds
- 06/30/2008
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In an effort to get news to our members faster, we have implemented several new RSS feeds across our site. You can easily access these feeds via http://www.necanet.org/?fa=rss or simply go to our site and click on RSS in the top right utility bar of the website, www.necanet.org ...
more - NECA Legislative Update - Meeting Candidates
- 06/30/2008
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- Academy Fellows Focus On Future Talent At 40th Annual Meeting, Select Honorees
- 06/27/2008
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A recap of the 2008 annual meeting of the Academy of Electrical Contracting — and a list of the outstanding leaders who will be officially inducted into the Academy during NECA's Convention this fall in Chicago.
more - NEW! NECA Weekly Legislative Update
- 06/23/2008
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Starting today, NECA will publish a weekly account of our government affairs activities on Capitol Hill and beyond. Check every Monday to learn how NECA is working to advance the work of our contractors and the entire electrical construction industry through legislative and regulatory reform.
more - Survey Examines Impact Of Labor Shortages On Union Contractors
- 06/20/2008
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Nearly two-thirds of the contractors who responded to a Construction Labor Research Council survey indicated they lack sufficient craftworkers for their projects and are using a variety of measures to cope with the shortfalls. However, adopting non-traditional work practices can increase labor costs beyond the contractual wage and fringe rate.
more - FAR Proposes Rule Requiring Federal Contractors & Subs To E-Verify Workers’ Status
- 06/20/2008
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A rule proposed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council would require contractors to use the E-Verify electronic system to verify the employment eligibility of all workers — new hires and existing workers — on direct federal contracts. NECA is scrutinizing the proposal and working hard to protect our members' interests.
more - NECA Adds Voice, Expertise to Proposed Rule for Labor Trusts
- 06/19/2008
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The U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Employment Standards Administration (ESA) recently proposed rule establishing a new Form T-1. The form requires any labor organizations who have established trusts, including multi-employer trusts with management groups like NECA, to file additional paperwork on top of current requirements. NECA believes the new T-1 rule has crossed a line and directly contradicts existing labor law and practices and makes unfounded assumptions about how such plans are managed.
more - Federal Contractors To Be Required To Use E-Verify System To Confirm Workers’ Status
- 06/15/2008
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An amended Executive Order issued on June 9, 2008, instructs federal agencies to require their contractors to use the Department of Homeland Security's Internet-based E-Verify electronic system to confirm the employment eligibility of all workers on direct federal contracts. Proposed regulations for implementing this order are in development, and NECA is on the case.
more - Green Construction Panel Features NECA Contractors, Staff
- 06/12/2008
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By participating in NAED's National Electrical Leadership Summit, NECA contractors and staff provided electrical distributors with a better idea of the scope of work electrical contractors perform in green construction and an understanding of the kind of support their customers, the contractors, are going to need as they tackle these new opportunities.
more - Another Study Points To Superiority Of Union Apprenticeship Training Programs
- 06/11/2008
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In line with numerous other research projects that examined similar data for other states and nationally, a new investigation by the University of Massachusetts’s Labor Resource Center found that union apprenticeship programs in Massachusetts are more successful at enrolling apprentices and producing journey-level workers than are non-union programs.
more - NECA Convention Registration Now Open!
- 06/04/2008
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NECA 2008 Chicago Online is now available. Simply click on the "Attendee Registration" button at the top of the Convention Website.
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more - Catch the Latest Issue of NECA NewsCast - Now Live
- 06/02/2008
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- Welcome to NECAnet.org!
- 06/02/2008
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Welcome to NECA's revamped website, www.necanet.org!
more - Frontline Defense Against The Counterfeiting Of Electrical Products & Components
- 05/29/2008
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- May 15: OSHA To Begin Enforcing Rule Requiring Employers To Pay For Most PPE
- 05/13/2008
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- ECmag.com Plans Upgrade; Seeks Your Input On How To Improve Site
- 05/13/2008
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- First Ever EDL Webinar on BIM
- 05/08/2008
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- May 15 Audio-Conference On ConsensusDOC 300 Tri-Party Agreement; Big Discount For NECA Members
- 05/06/2008
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