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- Cost Comparison: The REAL Value of NECA 2010 Boston
- 07/28/2010
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- Milwaukee Electric Tool Wins NECA 2010 Industry Partner Award
- 07/19/2010
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NECA is pleased to recognize the contributions of Milwaukee Electric Tool to the electrical construction industry with the association's 2010 Industry Partner Award.
more - Updated NEIS On Commissioning Building Electrical Systems Reflects Latest Techniques NECA 90-2009
- 07/18/2010
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An updated edition of NECA 90, Recommended Practice for Commissioning Building Electrical Systems (ANSI) is now available. This publication describes installation procedures for commissioning common newly installed or retrofitted building electrical systems and equipment. It was updated to reflect the latest techniques used in building and electrical system commissioning processes.
more - OSHA's Proposed Rule for Injury and Illness Prevention Programs Raises Concerns
- 07/14/2010
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- NECA 2010 Boston Leads the Charge to Recovery
- 07/13/2010
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NECA 2010 Boston, the National Electrical Contractors Association’s annual convention and tradeshow, is shaping up to be the best collection of management workshops, thought-provoking speakers, networking opportunities, product exhibits, and entertainment events in NECA’s history.
more - NECA Updates Standard for Temporary Electric Power at Construction Sites
- 07/12/2010
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NECA 200-2010 Standard for Installing and Maintaining Temporary Electric Power at Construction Sites is the latest revised publication in the National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS)® series published by NECA. NECA 200 describes installation criteria for temporary electrical power and lighting systems at construction sites, operating at 600 volts or less.
more - NTI Opens July 31; Still Time To Register Online!
- 07/03/2010
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- Updated Standard For Installing And Testing Fiber Optics Available
- 06/26/2010
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NECA/FOA 301-2010, Standard for Installing and Testing Fiber Optics is the latest updated publication in the series of National Electrical Installation Standards® published by NECA. This standard, jointly developed with the Fiber Optic Association, describes installation and test procedures for fiber optic cabling networks and applies to fiber optic cabling installed indoors (premises installations) and outside plant (OSP) applications.
more - Academy Meeting Focuses On New Thinking, New Board, New Papers, New Inductees
- 06/26/2010
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A recap of the 2010 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Electrical Contractors, June 4-6, 2010, in Ponte Vedra, Florida.
more - New Labor Relations Best Practices and Agreement/Wage Databases Online
- 06/24/2010
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- NLRB Appointments Confirmed; Supreme Court Ruling Means NLRB Likely to Review Past Decisions
- 06/23/2010
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Now that two vacancies have been filled on the National Labor Relations Board, the board may have to review past decisions made when its membership constituted less than a full quorum.
more - NECA’s Updated Standard for Installing and Testing Fiber Optics Now Available
- 06/22/2010
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The latest NEIS, NECA/FOA 301-2009, describing installation and test procedures for fiber optic cabling networks is now available.
more - Scaffolding = A Major Violation for Electrical Contractors
- 06/15/2010
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Poor scaffolding and falls were among OSHA’s top citations for electrical contractors last year. So what can you do to better protect your workers and your company?
more - 2010 NTI To Present Special Programs For Inside AND Outside Contractors
- 06/11/2010
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- Six Ideas that Will Change Your Building’s Energy Profile
- 06/11/2010
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The latest publication in from NECA's Electrical Design Library focuses on six ideas that incorporate the latest advances in energy-efficient technology.
more - Federal Contractors Must Notify Employees Of Rights Under Labor Laws
- 06/03/2010
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Beginning June 21, 2010, most federal contractors and subcontractors will be required to provide notice to their employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act to form, join and assist a union and to bargain collectively with their employer.
more - FREE Webinar - Changes in the 2011 NEC
- 05/26/2010
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- NECA Contractors on Capitol Hill for Estate Tax, Pension Reform Issues
- 05/25/2010
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NECA members recently visited their elected representatives on Capitol Hill to voice their concerns on issues affecting the electrical construction industry, including estate tax, pension reform and misclassification of independent contractor. Conference participants held more than 400 meetings with elected officials and their staff, reaching legislators from 25 states.
more - Free Webinar on NECA's Corporate Mentoring Program
- 05/25/2010
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NECA’s Management Education Institute is kicking off its new member-to-member mentoring program with an introductory webinar on Friday, June 11.
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Karl Borgstrom will lead participants through the basics of what mentoring means, the role mentors will have and what mentorees can expect to learn through the process. - NECA Standards & Safety Chief Reviews Green Changes Proposed For 2011 NEC
- 05/23/2010
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In an article featured in the May/June 2010 edition of the NFPA Journal, Michael Johnston, NECA’s executive director of Standards and Safety, provides an overview of the proposed 2011 edition of the National Electrical Code, where a number of new provisions will address renewable-energy technology, including solar photovoltaics, fuel cells, wind turbines, and electric vehicles and energy storage.
more - More NECA Members Than Ever Recognized For Safety Performance
- 05/21/2010
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- DOL Secretary Announces New OSHA Enforcement Initiatives
- 05/20/2010
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Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis announced a number of major new OSHA enforcement initiatives during her April 14 keynote address at the National Action Summit for Latino Worker Health and Safety.
more - NECA Comments on DOE Funding for Solar Certification, Accreditation Programs
- 05/18/2010
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- First Summit Held for NECA Women's Peer Group
- 05/18/2010
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- Future Leaders Learn, Network, Tour
- 05/17/2010
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NECA’s Future Leaders held their annual meeting May 13-15 in Milwaukee, welcoming many returning participants and new faces.
more - Green Energy Challenge Looking for a Few Good Judges
- 05/17/2010
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If you have energy solutions experience and knowledge, ELECTRI International and NECA want you to consider serving as a juror for the second annual Green Energy Challenge.
more - Invitation from NECA & Trade Service Educational Webinar
- 05/10/2010
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- Momentum For Residential Retrofit Act Building Up To Building Star?
- 05/09/2010
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With a bipartisan vote of 246-to-161, the House approved the Home Star legislation that would grant rebates to homeowners performing energy-efficient renovations. The swift passage of this legislation encourages NECA’s efforts on the Building Star legislation that would provide rebates for building owners who make energy-efficient improvements in such areas as lighting and energy management.
more - NWPG Summit Update: Jilaine Bauer Will be NWPG Summit Keynote Speaker
- 04/30/2010
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We are thrilled to announce that Jilaine Hummer Bauer will be our special lunch speaker at the NWPG Summit, May 13. She will offer an insider’s perspective on the importance and progress of gender diversity in the corporate world, address the current economic situation, and present her vision of the future of women in business could look like.
more - FREE Webinar: De-Mystifying Grounding and Bonding Fundamentals
- 04/27/2010
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- New Legislation Takes Aim At Worker Misclassification
- 04/25/2010
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- Grounding and Bonding Fundamentals De-Mystified in New Online Course from NECA
- 04/23/2010
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Grounding and bonding are fundamental to electrical safety, but they require precision in various installations. These fundamentals and the different requirements necessary for their correct application are now fully discussed in a new online course offered by the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).
more - Updated Power Distribution National Electrical Installation Standards Now Available
- 04/20/2010
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NECA has published revisions to three of the 400-series National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS) focused on power distribution.
more - All-New NECA Tool & Equipment Rental Schedule Now Available
- 04/10/2010
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- NECA Opposes Restoring MSD Injury Reporting Column
- 04/07/2010
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NECA submitted comments opposing OSHA’s proposal to add a column recording musculosketal disorders (MSD) on the OSHA Form 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses). Full text of NECA’s comments is available here.
more - Chapter Manager Defends NY Requirement For Multiple Prime Contracting On Public Works
- 04/04/2010
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The Wicks Law, which requires that state and local government construction projects in New York seek competitive bids directly from plumbing, electrical and HVAC contractors in addition to the general contractor, faces another challenge of repeal. In response, Lawrence J. Bradley, executive director of NECA's Rochester New York Chapter, wrote an article defending the requirement. It was published recently in the Rochester Business Journal.
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