Viewpoint
This is the last issue of MEInsights that I will be contributing to as I will be leaving NECA in early June to become the Chief Executive Officer of the Finishing Contractors Association, a sister organization to NECA that represents union construction contractors engaged in painting, glass, glazing, drywall finishing and floor covering. My six years at NECA have been a fabulous journey and I owe a deep debt of gratitude to NECA contractors and staff for their invaluable contributions that have taken MEI to a place where NECA contractors now look to first for their educational opportunities. While I hope I have made some small contribution to the betterment of the electrical contracting industry, I feel as I depart that I have learned more from you than I have been able to give back to you. Here’s a quick synopsis of what I’ve learned over the last six years:
- NECA contractors are willing to share
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Executive Management Institute Delivers Again
The first Executive Management Institute (EMI) class for 2008 took place in March in Yountville, California, in the heart of Napa Valley at the Villagio Inn & Spa. The composition of this class was the group that EMI was designed for— young company leaders, or soon-to-be company leaders, with some experience and an interest in improving their financial acumen and leadership abilities. This class contained members from different regions of the country companies that ranged in size from under $5 million to over $100 million. Participants not only believed that their companies will benefit from this course but that they also benefited personally by some of the leadership skills developed during the 4 ½ day long class. One participant said: “I just spoke to a friend who has a small mechanical contracting business. He just paid $50,000 for a consultant to come into his company and give him the same material that is in this class. I wish I had attended this class five years ago! And, thank you for putting this course in layman’s terms.” Another student said: “This was a fabulous course. I would highly recommend this course to any mid to upper level manager or owner who is looking to step up their firm’s performance to the next level. And, the instructors were outstanding!” Students in the class listed their expectation for what they hoped to learn on the first day of class. Those expectations included becoming a more skilled manager; learning how to be more pro-active as a manager of a company; and better evaluating a company’s financial status and developing some financial expertise. All of the participants agreed that those expectations were not only met but exceeded during the week-long class.
Six subject areas that encompass the same criteria used to judge the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award Program—sponsored by the U (Read more)Chapter Manager’s Corner
MEI understands that its existence is based on the needs of its Chapters, and its main purpose is to provide NECA Chapters with timely, topical and relevant management education. In this issue of the Chapter Manager’s Corner, we will focus on the increasingly important Chapter Administrative Training School (CATS).
CATS Program Continues to Shine
The May 8-9, 2008 CATS program has been completed, and the evaluations indicate that the program was a huge success (Read more)Future Leaders Gather In San Diego
NECA held the Future Leaders Conference (April 24-26) in San Diego, CA. The conference was held at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort and included the largest attendance of future leaders since the program’s inception.
The conference began on Thursday evening with a reception where participants were afforded the opportunity to network with their peers (Read more)EPS Update
MEI continues to receive numerous inquiries from NECA chapters and members regarding the scheduling of Electrical Project Supervision (EPS) Train-The-Trainer programs. In response to the continued interest, MEI agreed to host all three levels of EPS instructor training in 2008. Furthermore, MEI partnered with the National Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee (NJATC) to provide EPS-1 (TtheT) programs.
An EPS-1 (TtheT) program was completed last March in San Diego, CA (Read more)MEI Seminar Schedule
MEI continues to receive numerous inquiries from NECA chapters and members regarding the scheduling of Electrical Project Supervision (EPS) Train-The-Trainer programs. In response to the continued interest, MEI agreed to host all three levels of EPS instructor training in 2008. Furthermore, MEI partnered with the National Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee (NJATC) to provide EPS-1 (TtheT) programs.
An EPS-1 (TtheT) program was completed last March in San Diego, CA (Read more)Bond Claim Denied Due To Untimely Notice
Owners and general contractors can protect themselves effectively against another party’s default through the use of performance bonds, surety bonds, and supply bonds. However, if the beneficiary of the bond ignores notice requirements, or any other conditions precedent, the security afforded by the bond will be lost. New Viasys Holdings, LLC, v. The Hanover Insurance Co., 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 17924, demonstrates that courts will not allow beneficiaries to recover against bonds when the beneficiary fails to adhere to the bond’s conditions precedent.
In New Viasys Holdings, the Virginia Department of Transportation (“Owner”) hired New Viasys Holdings, LLC (“Contractor”) in April of 1999 to perform construction on various highways in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia (Read more)
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