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- NECA Contractors Speak Out for Multiemployer Pensions, Tax, Energy Issues
- 05/15/2012
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Nearly 150 NECA members visited their elected representatives last week in a series of over 200 meetings on Capitol Hill to voice their concerns on issues affecting the electrical construction industry, including the urgent need for multiemployer pension reform; permanent repeal of the estate tax, and incentives for energy-efficiency investments.
more - Minority/Women-Owned NECA Members Earn "Diverse Supplier" Scholarships
- 05/11/2012
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Utility holding company Ameren has awarded scholarships to enable leaders from three of its suppliers — BRK Electric, Donco Electrical Construction, and Miller Construction — to attend the Minority Executive Business Program at the Tuck School at Dartmouth College. These minority/women-owned companies are NECA-member firms.
more - New OSHA Safety Campaign Addresses Summer Heat Hazards
- 05/10/2012
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OSHA has just announced the availability of new resources aimed at reducing the number of illnesses and deaths caused by heat exposure this summer — including a free application for mobile devices that enables workers and supervisors to monitor the heat index at their work sites.
more - Post-Convention Tour to Explore the Grand Canyon & Sedona
- 05/09/2012
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The day after NECA's 2012 Convention ends, the adventure continues on the NECA 2012 Post-Convention Tour, concentrating on the Grand Canyon and Sedona, Arizona, October 3-6.
more - NECA Government Affairs Revitalizes Web Presence
- 05/05/2012
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The NECA Government Affairs website has been revitalized with a new section that offers downloadable position papers. Plus, we've relaunched our Twitter feed. Check it out!
more - Lawson Electric Completes Solar PV Install for Baylor School
- 05/03/2012
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Lawson Electric, based in Chattanooga, recently installed an impressive new 197.34kW photovoltaic solar system on the grounds of Baylor School. The contractor retains ownership of the system.
more - Oregon Electric President Urges Industry to Adopt Safety Culture
- 05/03/2012
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An article by Milt Plews, president of Oregon Electric, promotes a construction industry with zero injuries. Take a look!
more - OSHA Campaign Aims to Prevent Fatal Falls in Construction
- 05/03/2012
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OSHA is spearheading a new "awareness campaign" that will provide employers and workers with life-saving information and educational materials to help prevent deadly falls in the construction industry.
more - Future Leaders Bring "Wealth of Knowledge" Home from Conference
- 05/02/2012
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NECA's Future Leaders enjoy a highly successful annual meeting and look forward to upcoming events.
more - Next NECA International Study Mission to Tour Mynamar, Thailand, and Singapore
- 05/01/2012
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NECA's 2012 International Study Mission, October 17-November 2, explores Mynamar, Thailand, and Singapore. Trip payment due August 18.
more - Women in NECA Summit Brings Industry Leaders Together
- 04/27/2012
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The Women in NECA (WIN) Leadership Summit, April 20-21, in Chicago was the first official event for the group of NECA members and chapter managers formerly known as the NECA Women’s Peer Group.
more - Welcoming Two New NECA Student Chapters
- 04/27/2012
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There are now 25 NECA Student Chapters in operation with the establishment of new ones at the Rochester Institute of Technology and Ball State University.
more - ConsensusDocs Construction Contracts Now Compatible with Microsoft Word
- 04/26/2012
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Now, project participants can work on, and share, standard construction contracts from ConsensusDocs using Microsoft Word on a PC or Mac thanks to the introduction of cloud-based technology.
more - 3M and NJATC Developing Online Curriculum for Electrical Apprentices
- 04/21/2012
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A new strategic collaboration between the NJATC and 3M's Electrical Markets Division is developing an online curriculum for electrical apprentices. The first training modules are expected to roll out this fall.
more - Green Energy Challenge: Let the Judging Begin!
- 04/21/2012
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Teams from 15 NECA Student Chapters submitted entries for the 2012 Green Energy Challenge. With evaluation of the entries now in progress, the competition judges are identified. Finalists will be announced in June.
more - NLRB Poster Mandate on Hold as Court Challenges Proceed
- 04/20/2012
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In light of conflicting decisions at the district court level, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked the NLRB's rule requiring the posting of employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act, which had been scheduled to take effect on April 30, 2012. In March, the D.C. District Court found that the agency has the authority to issue the rule. In April, the South Carolina District Court found that the agency does not.
more - ELECTRI International Board Votes for Streamlined Governance
- 04/16/2012
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The ELECTRI International Board of Directors has voted to accept recommended governance changes to help streamline the Foundation’s operations, effect April 10.
more - NECA and Trade Service to Present Free Webinar May 1
- 04/15/2012
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Invitation from NECA & Trade Service
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for an Educational Webinar - Rosendin Chief Inducted into National Academy of Construction
- 04/13/2012
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Tom Sorley, chairman and CEO of Rosendin Electric, is active in many construction organizations in addition to NECA. He has just been inducted as a member of the National Academy of Construction.
more - Baker Electric Solar Earns "PV Project of Distinction" Award
- 04/13/2012
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Baker Electric Solar was recognized with a PV Project of Distinction Award presented by the Solar Electric Power Association and the Solar Energy Industries Association at the recent PV America West Expo. The company is one of two NECA-member firms so honored.
more - Baker Electric Wins Safety Award from AGC, San Diego
- 04/13/2012
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Congratulations to Baker Electric (Escondido, CA) on earning a Construction Safety Excellence Award from the San Diego Chapter of the Associated General Contractors!
more - Standing for Electric Lineworker Safety
- 04/10/2012
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The Electrical Transmission and Distribution Strategic Partnership announced today that it will conduct a Safety Stand Down with support from each of the Partnership companies and organizations the week of May 7, in conjuction with National Electrical Safety Month. During the Safety Stand Down, all participating organization will set aside time to focus exclusively on worker and jobsite safety for high-voltage electrical work.
more - Building Trades Confirm Sudden Death of President Mark Ayers, April 8
- 04/09/2012
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From Engineering News Record, 4/8/12 -- Mark H. Ayers, president of the AFL-CIO's Building and Construction Trades Dept. (BCTD), died suddenly early on April 8 in Washington, D.C.
more - NECA Staff Executives Training School & Chapter Administrative Training School Registration Now Open!
- 04/09/2012
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- NECA Participates in White House Briefing on Industrial Energy Efficiency
- 04/07/2012
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Discussion at the White House briefing focused on tax incentives for industrial efficiency and on the energy-saving potential of waste heat recovery from energy-using processes, as promoted in current legislation.
more - AGC Recognizes Sturgeon Electric for Safety Excellence
- 04/06/2012
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Sturgeon Electric's commercial and industrial division in Colorado was recently awarded a national Construction Safety Excellence Award at The Associated General Contractors of America's 2012 Annual Convention in Honolulu.
more - Many Businesses Failing to Reap Tax Rewards for Going Green
- 04/06/2012
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A new Ernst & Young study finds that, due to lack of collaboration between tax and sustainability departments, companies investing in green energy often miss key financial opportunities. NECA-member contractors can play a vital role in educating customers in this regard.
more - Please Stand By: Members Database Upgrade in Progress April 3
- 04/03/2012
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NECA is updating security and functionality of its chapter and member database program this morning, April 3. Members, chapters and visitors will be unable to process member searches, meeting registrations or NECA Store purchases online during this time.
more - Home Depot, USGBC Launch Database of Green Building Products
- 03/31/2012
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The U.S. Green Building Council and The Home Depot have launched a special microsite that features more than 2500 products geared toward green home building.
more - Registration Now Open! New Webinar on Justifying Transmission & Distribution Safety Strategies
- 03/29/2012
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Registration Now Open! New Webinar on Justifying Transmission & Distribution Safety Strategies, based on recent ELECTRI International Safety Dashboard Research.
The one-hour webinar will be held next Wednesday, April 4 (starts at 11:00 a.m. Pacific/2:00 p.m. Eastern), Matthew Hallowell, Ph.D, director of the Colorado Construction Safety Laboratory, will present the results of a recently completed ELECTRI International study that involved performing acost-benefit analysis for effective safety programs for transmission and distribution line construction.
more - WIN Summit Hotel Block Sold Out, New Rooms Being Added ASAP
- 03/28/2012
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The WIN Summit room block at the SAX Hotel Chicago is sold out as of March 28. But don’t panic – we’re hard at work making sure you have a place to stay if you’re coming to the WIN Summit. The SAX Hotel has requested that any Summit registrants who haven’t already reserved a room contact Katie Nolan at NECA directly.
more - NLRB Employee Rights Posting Requirement to Take Effect April 30
- 03/28/2012
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Federal court action upholds the National Labor Relations Board's authority to require employees to post a new employees' right poster in the workplace. The regulation is now scheduled to take effect April 30, 2012.
more - Graybar to Host Free Data Center Seminars in Six Cities
- 03/27/2012
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NECA Premier Partner Graybar, Inc. will present "Planning for the Next Generation Data Centers" in St. Louis (May 8), Portland (June 5), Los Angeles (June 26), Raleigh (July 17), Pittsburgh (July 24), and Austin (July 26). The half-day seminars are FREE.
more - Registration Now Open for 2012 Legislative Conference
- 03/26/2012
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Join us in Washington at the Mandarian Oriental from Tuesday, May 8 through Thursday, May 10 for NECA’s 2012 National Legislative Conference.
If there was ever a time when our collective voice needed to be heard in Washington it is now. In a presidential election year, NECA’s legislative agenda doesn’t change but we do have new challenges educating Members of Congress on the issues that impact the bottom line of NECA contractors.
But, hurry! Hotel space is limited, and reservations MUST be made by APRIL 6, 2012. Register Now > Learn More, and View Full Agenda >>
more - Rosendin Electric Recognized For "Photovoltaic Project of Distinction"
- 03/24/2012
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NECA-member Rosendin Electric is in the news again — this time for winning an award recognizing the company's role in the design and construction of an innovative solar array at Arizona Western College.
more - New EV Training Program in St. Louis Gets Noticed
- 03/24/2012
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Training instructors with the St. Louis Electrical Connection helped pioneer the national Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) curriculum and now they’ve brought it home by establishing the first EV training program in Missouri.
more - Hazard Communication Standard Revised for Global Harmonization
- 03/22/2012
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OSHA is revising its 1983 Hazard Communication Standard to align with the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System. The first compliance date employers need to be aware of is December 1, 2013, the date by which employees must be trained on new HazCom provisions relevant to worksites.
more - Online Registration Open for NECA Future Leaders Conference
- 03/15/2012
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Online registration is now open for the 2012 NECA Future Leaders Conference, which will be held April 18-20 in Dallas. Register before March 27, please.
more - Cross Border Success for Electrical Contractors, Industry Partners in Panama
- 03/13/2012
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Electrical contractors from all NECA districts met with their counterparts from other North and Central American nations for the ELECTRI International Cross Border meeting, March 7-9 in Panama City, Panama.
more - Women in NECA Leadership Summit, April 20-21, Room Block Closing Fast!
- 03/12/2012
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WIN’s housing block at the SAX Hotel Chicago, 333 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60654, www.hotelsaxchicago.com, will close on MARCH 20!
more - Electrical Contractor Magazine Debuts Integrated Systems Contractor
- 03/10/2012
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With more than 85 percent of Electrical Contractor magazine's subscribers now actively involved in low-voltage systems, NECA's monthly publication introduces a new supplement to support readers working in this market.
more - Smart Energy Bill Introduced in House, Companion Bill in Senate
- 03/10/2012
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HR 4017 was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to help create private sector jobs, improve economic competitiveness and reduce our nation's energy use. Its co-sponors hope to merge this bill with S 1000, which was introduced in the Senate last summer.
more - ESFI Launches 2012 National Electrical Safety Month Resources
- 03/09/2012
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Emerging technologies, the electrical hazards associated with them and important consumer safety tips will take center stage during National Electrical Safety Month this May. The Electrical Safety Foundation International offers the resources you need to promote electrical safety in your community. And they’re FREE!
more - Bipartisan Bills To Improve Energy Storage In House And Senate
- 03/08/2012
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NECA applauds the re-introduction of legislation that would provide investment tax credits to promote adoption of the spectrum of energy storage technologies. But, additional approaches — beyond federal policy change — should also be explored.
more - Study Predicts Healthy Growth for Energy Storage Industry
- 03/08/2012
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A new study conducted by Dutch energy consultant KEMA for the Copper Development Association forecasts robust growth and lower cost throughout the energy storage market, which is essential to the widescale deployment of renewable energy sources.
more - J.M. Electrical Celebrates 10,000th Contracting Job
- 03/03/2012
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New England-based advanced integrated building systems specialists mark milestone and predict future for business and industry.
more - Cupertino Electric Wins 49ers Stadium Project
- 03/01/2012
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Cupertino Electric has been selected to perform the electrical work on the planned new $1.02 billion San Francisco 49ers stadium. Surprisingly, it’s NOT the company’s largest project to date.
more - Young Electric Shines on Chattanooga Airport Solar Project
- 02/29/2012
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Like many other airports, Chattanooga Metropolitan is using land not suitable for aviation purposes for alternative energy projects. Young Electric installed a solar farm for CMA that is expected to produce energy savings of $13 million over the next 15-20 years.
more - Marco Giamberardino Selected to Direct NECA Government Affairs
- 02/25/2012
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Active in government affairs for more than 20 years, Marco Giamberardino has joined NECA's national staff as Executive Director for Government Affairs, replacing Lake Coulson.
more - Utility Names Abbott Electric Tops In Ohio
- 02/24/2012
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Abbott Electric has been named AEP (American Electric Power) Gridsmart's top-producing electrical contractor in Ohio and a Preferred Solutions Provider in northeast Ohio for helping the utility's customers avoid 7 million kilowatt hours of wasted electricity in 2011.
more - WIN Leadership Summit Registration Now Open!
- 02/24/2012
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2012 WIN Leadership Summit
The 2012 WIN Leadership Summit will be held Friday afternoon, April 20 - Saturday morning, April 21 at the Sax Hotel in Chicago. Summit and housing registration are now open!. Please join us for this special event celebrating the accomplishments of women in electrical construction and exploring the ways women contribute to the growth of our industry. Register now >> View the Draft Agenda >>
The future of electrical contracting depends on our ability to engage with our colleagues and business partners. The WIN Summit is a unique opportunity to connect with the dynamic, entrepreneurial women of NECA – our members, chapters and LMCCs.
(NOTE: housing should be arranged by contacting the SAX Hotel Chicago at 1877-569-3742, Ask for the "NECA" Block; Room rate: $169/night for a Studio King.)
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To learn more about Women in NECA or to join in the conversation, go to www.necanet.org/WIN. - NECA President Dennis Quebe, Cong. Mike Turner Discuss Construction Job Growth in Dayton
- 02/24/2012
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U.S. Congressman Mike Turner will join NECA president Dennis Quebe and the Miami Valley Alliance of Construction Professionals (MVACP)at a roundtable discussion about creating jobs and expediting Dayton’s recovery through economic development and utilization of the region’s skilled labor force and local businesses.
more - How States Evaluate Utility Energy Efficiency Programs
- 02/17/2012
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A new study by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) questions whether a national standard is needed for evaluating the effectiveness of utility ratepayer-funded energy efficiency programs.
more - Passion for Business Wins Contractor $100,000 Technology Makeover
- 02/17/2012
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NECA contractor Jennifer Bias, president of Ficek Electric & Communication Systems, wowed competition judges with her passion for business and need for new tech equipment and thereby won $100,000 in free technology products and business services through the Women's Business Development Center in Chicago.
more - Stuart Diamond is Keynote Speaker at Labor Relations Conference
- 02/10/2012
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Negotiator-extraordinaire and Wharton Business School professor Stuart Diamond will be the keynote speaker for NECA's 2012 Labor Relations Conference, March 7-8 in New Orleans. Register now!
more - Henderson Services Makes Its Mark with Zero Accident Process
- 02/10/2012
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What did it take for Henderson Services, LLC of Louisville, KY, to cross the 2.5 million manhours mark without a single lost-time injury? Learn more about Henderson's Zero Accident Process.
more - NECA MEI Announces 2011 Chapter Awards
- 02/08/2012
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- LED Retrofit Lights Up National Mall in Washington, DC
- 02/06/2012
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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR magazine editor Andrea Klee was among the guests as Osram Sylvania helped flip the switch last week at the National Mall's new outdoor LED lighting solutions.
more - Best-Ever Officer and Overhead Personnel Compensation Report Available
- 02/06/2012
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The 2011 edition of NECA's Officer and Overhead Personnel Compensation Study is the most accurate and indepth tool we've ever produced for benchmarking compensation and benefit levels in the electrical contractor industry. Order yours today!
more - NECA Releases New and Updated Safety Tools
- 02/03/2012
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NECA has released several new safety resources for electrical contractors to keep pace with NFPA-70E updates, lock-out/tag-out procedures, PPE and an all-new Supervisors Guide to Jobsite Safety.
more - Students Take Green Energy Challenge Very Seriously
- 02/02/2012
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moreThe 2012 Green Energy Challenge is underway. Eighteen NECA Student Chapters across the country are already at work, getting ready to respond to the 2012 challenge. This year, teams will select a facility on their campus, conduct an energy audit of the building's power and lighting systems, and design and propose a retrofit for both systems.
- Linemen Climbing to the Top of their Trade in Forest Park
- 01/29/2012
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Links to an article on how first-rate union linemen are produced at a training center in Forest Park, Illinois, and why union electricians see more work ahead with the development of the Smart Grid.
more - NAPA Valley Resort Gets Free Charge from NECA-IBEW Team
- 01/28/2012
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The Meritage Resort and Spa has a new amenity to offer its pampered guests — free electrical vehicle recharging onsite — thanks to the generosity of the Northern California Chapter, NECA, IBEW Local 180, and Graybar, a NECA Premier Partner.
more - Feb. 1 Deadline for NECA Student Chapters Registration for 2012 Green Energy Challenge
- 01/27/2012
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NECA student chapters must submit their team registrations for the 2012 Green Energy Challenge to ELECTRI International by Wednesday, Feb. 1.
more - ELECTRI International Selects Four Research Projects for 2012 Funding
- 01/26/2012
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The ELECTRI Council recently approved four research projects for funding in 2012, with topics ranging from working in the new energy economy to look-ahead scheduling.
more - GREAT NEWS! Labor Relations Conference Early Discount Extended; Topics Expanded
- 01/23/2012
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- FREE DOE Webinars: High-Performance SSL for Parking Lots/Structures at Federal Facilities
- 01/21/2012
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The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management Program will present two different webinars on high-performance solid state lighting for parking lots and parking structures for federal facilities on January 24 and 25, 2012. They’re free but registering in advance is required.
more - Better Buildings Initiative Invests $4 Billion for Energy Upgrades
- 01/20/2012
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President Obama recently announced that the Better Building Initiative will invest nearly $4 billion in combined federal and private-sector energy upgrades to buildings over the next two years.
more - New Tax Credits for Hiring Veterans This Year
- 01/20/2012
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2012 could be a great year to hire a military veteran, or a few. It’s the right thing to do — and it could earn you some substantial but short-lived tax credits!
more - Explore Panama, and New Opportunities, at the 2012 Cross Border Meeting
- 01/20/2012
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DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER: More than just networking, the 2012 Cross Border Meeting, March 7-9 in Panama City, is about building relationships and strengthening your industry at home and beyond borders. Register ASAP!
more - BBB Warns Contractors to Avoid the Job-Leads Scam
- 01/19/2012
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Companies promising to deliver leads to contractors in exchange for an administrative fee may be part of a scheme to steal your money, and possibly your identity as well.
more - NECA Accepting Entries In Safety Awards Program, Now Through March 2
- 01/19/2012
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All NECA-member companies are eligible to apply for recognition in the NECA Safety Excellence and Zero Injury Award Program. Entry deadline: March 2, 2012.
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Electrical contractors count on NECA to deliver the resources that help them make better business decisions, provide excellent customer service, and take advantage of innovative technology. NECA's national office and local chapters advance the electrical construction industry through advocacy, education, research, and standards development.