News Items from NECA. http://www.necanet.org/about en-us Copyright 2008 National Electrical Contractors Association. All Rights Reserved. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:00:01 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Cutting company expenses is wise when the economy takes a turn for the worse, like what our industry is currently experiencing. Unfortunately, many contractors slash their safety budgets during tough times – and that’s a decision that could have expensive consequences. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/JhY7CU9ctko/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3772 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3772 Six electrical contractors will be joining the industry’s most esteemed organization as Fellows of the Academy of Electrical Contracting in September at the annual convention of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). In addition to selecting the 2009 class of Fellows at its recently annual meeting, the Academy held a working group focused on the role of electrical contractors on LEED construction projects. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/E-Wh8e5VI0E/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3793 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3793 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/S6GE1366ai0/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3768 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3768 The Electrical Code Coalition, founded in 1996 with NECA leading the effort, continues its important work in promoting widespread acceptance of the National Electrical Code. The coalition most recently carried out this work in Pennsylvania where NECA Executive Director for Standards and Safety Mike Johnston presented testimony to encourage state officials to directly adopt the newest version of the NEC, together with provisions for proper inspection that verifies conformance, and to adopt it by ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/0Av7sD8kSHs/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3765 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3765 In 2007, the NECA Executive Committee directed NECA chapters to adopt the Code of Excellence (COE) as mandatory Category I language in labor agreements with IBEW?local unions. Subsequently, the NorCal NECA-IBEW 684 Partnership (between our Northern California Chapter and IBEW?Local 684) became the first NECA-IBEW alliance in the nation to require additional training for certification, and now 53 area electricians have graduated from the Partership’s innovative COE training program. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/B51hs2uZr_o/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3766 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3766 A conversation between NECA Political Leadership Council Chairman Larry Cogburn and Karen Prescott, Director of Government Affairs for our San Diego Chapter, reveals how establishing a long-term working relationship with the chapter's congressional representative helped the local industry gain fair rights to bid on military construction contracts. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/19Tiv6XiVy0/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3747 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3747 Proposed legislation to “reform” the Occupational Safety and Health Act and recent activities at OSHA raise concerns that the agency is abandoning its cooperative outreach approach and assuming a drastic pro-enforcement and punitive stance. These changes threaten not only employers but also effective voluntarily collaborations such as our T&D Partnership with OSHA. NECA contractors and staff specialists are monitoring the situation closely and preparing an effective response ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/2bJ3R0Rviko/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3749 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3749 A conversation between NECA Political Leadership Council Chairman Larry Cogburn and Karen Prescott, Director of Government Affairs for our San Diego Chapter, reveals how establishing a long-term working relationship with the chapter's congressional representative helped the local industry gain fair rights to bid on military construction contracts. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/19Tiv6XiVy0/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3747 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3747 Tri-City Electric, a member of NECA’s Quad Cities Chapter, has been recognized with the 2009 Better Business Bureau Integrity Award. The company’s president Doug Palmer is also president of the chapter and a member of our Political Leadership Council. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/JJjVsTt6qK4/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3748 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3748 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/nKw_keDVXL0/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3722 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3722 NECA’s International Study Mission to Japan — focusing on Kyoto, Hakone (“the gateway to Mt. Fuji”), and Tokyo — takes place October 24-November 1. Participants may extend their trip with an optional excursion to Takayama and Kanazawa, November 1-5. Register ASAP! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/WYL9eU6zNL0/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3742 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3742 If you’ve already completed Levels 1 and 2 of our Electrical Project Supervision Train-the-Trainer program and want to complete instructor training this year, here’s your one and only opportunity: The Electrical Project Supervision Level 3 Train-the-Trainer program will be held in Jacksonville, Florida, August 10-13. The registration cut-off date is August 3. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/suQTJk95mw8/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3740 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3740 A service project in Honduras planned by students from Pennsylvania State University and sponsored by NECA and ELECTRI International – The Foundation for Electrical Construction, Inc., recently received a 2009 Outstanding Commitment Award from the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/eTauHAWkYEY/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3720 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3720 Mike Johnston, NECA’s executive director, standards and safety, was invited to be a keynote speaker at the inaugural internation symposium of the Electrical Industry Research Institute of Korea (ERIK) and the Korean Electrical Contractors Association (KECA) in Seoul, South Korea. The event formally marked the establishment of ERIK through the joint investment of KECA and the Electrical Contractors’ Financial Cooperative (ECFC). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/GBc1_81iMYA/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3721 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3721 A service project in Honduras planned by students from Pennsylvania State University and sponsored by NECA and ELECTRI International – The Foundation for Electrical Construction, Inc., recently received a 2009 Outstanding Commitment Award from the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/eTauHAWkYEY/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3720 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3720 The historic Economic Recovery Project Labor Agreement between all construction trade unions in New York City and their management counterparts was signed just days ago, but it has already put construction teams back to work on a dozen previously delayed or stalled projects. It has the potential to stimulate more than $2 billion in construction activity within the city and create or save 10,000 jobs or more. David Pinter, president and CEO of NECA-member Zwicker Electric, performed a major role ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/B7y11ekViDw/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3711 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3711 Jerry Rivera, NECA Director of Safety, recently spent time visiting award recipients to learn what sets this year’s Safety Excellence winners apart. He participated Southern Contracting's Safety Stand Down program. Southern Contracting recently received both a 2008 Safety Excellence Award and Zero Injury Award from NECA. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/HIHjtnl_QkE/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3707 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3707 During these trying economic times, it is more important than ever to evaluate your company’s compensation and benefits. To help you do it right, we are currently updating the NECA Officers and Overhead Personnel Compensation Study, and we need your assistance. The deadline for participating in the NECA Officers and Overhead Personnel Compensation Study survey has been extended to June 12! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/n5YlmkZJ_CI/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3709 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3709 Several Members of Congress visited "Green Jobs Open House" events at NECA's local training centers this week. The programs showcased how the electrical construction industry is already training workers for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/UqOcm6GsNmM/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3706 Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3706 When the 2009 National Training Institute comes to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor (August 1-7) some special programs will be in store for NECA-member electrical contractors, and their key management members. This article provides information on offerings designed by NECA Management Education Institute in conjunction with the NJATC. Register by June 26! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/gIJxhTi42Bo/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3704 Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3704 Like the long line of NECA Executive Management Institutes before it, the Spring 2009 session, held recently in Rancho Mirage, California, was an overwhelming success. This article recaps the event and provides lots of usual information and links to even more. It also announces the Fall 2009 session, to be held November 4-9 at The Ritz Carlton Amelia Island. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/mk0nPZ4GBh8/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3702 Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3702 Although NECA and the IBEW, working through our National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, have been delivering elements of green training for electrical workers for decades, the emerging energy economy and the potential creation of tens of thousands of new “green collar” jobs demands a more comprehensive and coordinated approach. The NJATC responds with the development of its Green Jobs Curriculum, which emphasizes increased integration of skills and technologies. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/sSzGovMC_2w/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3700 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3700 On May 14, the House passed HR?2187 with NECA’s support. Called “The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act.” It would authorize $6.4 billion in fiscal year 2010 for modernizing, renovating, and repairing public schools — with most of the funding going to energy efficiency and renewable resource projects — and possibly create nearly 140,000 new construction jobs. But criticism over the cost of its multi-year provisions and the lack of a ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/aubBtqsBxQI/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3686 Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3686 NECA’s Manual of Labor Units is revised every other year to keep up-to-date with changes in electrical products and installation methods. The 2009-2010 edition — now available through the online NECA?Store — has undergone one of the most thorough revisions ever. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/AVGywmWpuVs/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3682 Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3682 The NJATC’s National Training Institute — August 1-7 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor — will include programs on business development opportunities for electrical contractors and their key employees. Register by June 26. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NECANews/~3/4a0410XnnsA/index.cfm http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3680 Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.necanet.org/about/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&articleID=3680