The plan includes new vaccine mandates for federal contractors.

"The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact communities all across America. There is a tool we can use to fight this ongoing pandemic, and win this war: The COVID-19 vaccines."

Allred has served as the Executive Director for the West Virginia–Ohio Valley Chapter, NECA, since 2001.

The NECA Safety Leadership Summit is a unique conference for expanding leadership skills to persons responsible for safety throughout the electrical industry, in addition to providing an avenue to create new safety leaders within an organization.

"On behalf of our 4,000 contractors across America, NECA has supported the push for bipartisan legislation that provides the investment and resources to help rebuild and modernize our nation’s infrastructure."

Richard Trumka was a lifelong advocate for American workers, and a giant of the labor movement.

NECA was represented by Marco A. Giamberardino, Vice President of Government and Public Affairs. He discussed how national funding for electric vehicle storage equipment (EVSE) could impact the electrical construction industry, our nation’s infrastructure, and the overall economy.

On July 27, the CDC updated its "Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People." NECA has released a new Legal Alert with an overview of what has changed with the new recommendations.

NECA 2021 Nashville, being held Oct. 9–12, marks the in-person return of the electrical construction industry’s premier event. Attendees will gain access to industry-leading education, top-notch speakers, networking, entertainment and North America’s largest electrical construction trade show.

Candidates for the NECA Innovation Institute are those that are well-positioned to move their companies forward, with a focus on future executives and construction leaders. These leaders will learn and train together for one year, strengthening core leadership skills while applying problem solving strategies to a Capstone Project.

“For decades, our nation’s lineworkers have been resilient, working every day no matter the conditions, to ensure our communities and critical facilities remained connected and empowered. This year, on National Lineworker Appreciation Day, we should all take a moment to acknowledge and thank the diligent lineworkers in this country for their hard work and willingness to face any challenge.”

The goals of the IERP are to identify exposures to COVID-19 hazards, ensure appropriate control measures are implemented, and address violations of OSHA standards (other than the ETS) and the General Duty Clause. The updated IERP will remain in effect until further notice and is intended to be time-limited to the current COVID-19 public health crisis.

Through this affiliation, NECA will gain a significant presence at the largest event for utility professionals and construction contractors seeking the latest technologies, innovations, and trends.

The NECA Safety Leadership Summit is a unique conference for expanding leadership skills to persons responsible for safety in addition to providing an avenue to create new safety leaders within an organization.

Material price escalation is the biggest concern facing the construction industry this year. The prices of raw construction materials, particularly steel and lumber, have been rapidly increasing since early 2020.

The NFPA 70E Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Selector Guide was developed to assist the industry in understanding and applying the provisions found in NFPA 70E.

The hearing, held by the Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure, covered “Utilization of Small Contractors in the Infrastructure Plan."

Secretary Walsh also indicated that additional guidance would be issued for other industry sectors, including construction and general industry.

Program connects NECA contractors with the top solution providers in the electrical construction industry.