An estimate is only as good as the information it's based on. Since 1923, the NECA Manual of Labor Units (MLU) has been the estimating resource of choice for electrical contractors, providing an experience-based reference for the labor required to install typical electrical and communications systems. The 2025-2027 edition is here, and every NECA member gets a copy. 

May 24-26, 2027 | Verona, NY

We are seeking the best and brightest speakers to join NECA and the electrical industry’s leading safety experts at NSPC, NECA's premier safety event. Deadline to submit is October 23, 2026.

January 25-27, 2027 | Tampa, FL

NECA joins forces with MCAA and SMACNA to deliver a conference brimming with educational opportunities, led by industry professionals for industry professionals. This event will foster collaboration, facilitate the sharing of best practices, and drive collective progress towards the future of the industry.

October 4-7, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV

Join us for four jam-packed days in Las Vegas as we honor our history, celebrate our community, and power the future, together. Contractors, professionals, and innovators of every size and specialty come together to grab the tools, knowledge, and connections that fuel real growth in a fast-moving market!

This article highlights how Las Vegas's "City of Lights" reputation is being built by electrical contractors like Bombard Electric, ANS Electric, and Dynalectric, whose cutting-edge lighting, low-voltage, and technology installations power landmark projects such as the new Hard Rock Guitar Tower, the Las Vegas Sphere, the West Las Vegas Library, and the Fontainebleau resort.

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Google.org has awarded the electrical training ALLIANCE (etA) a second round of funding to expand skilled trades training nationwide. The investment will help train more electricians through AI-powered learning, new technology, and increased apprenticeship capacity.