Coronavirus Resource Center

NECA has collected numerous materials from a wide variety of sources to provide our contractors, chapters, and many partners with the most comprehensive information available. We will continue to monitor the situation and update the information on this page.

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Apr 09 2020

Slow the Spread of COVID-19 with Proper Cleaning of Electrical PPE

Due to the cross-contamination challenges impacting our industry caused by COVID-19, Enespro has updated our Care and Maintenance Guidelines for Electrical PPE, incorporating important CDC guidelines and references to ASTM F496.

Apr 09 2020

Procedure Suggestions for Chapters dealing with Postponements and Cancellations

Meeting planning in the face of COVID-19 can be very stressful. None of us are in control and no one can predict what is going to happen moving forward. The most important thing is to be patient. Do not make rash decisions, weigh all of your options and contact NECA National Staff if you need absolutely anything. If you can, try and look at meetings 30 days at a time because the news is changing daily and this can make a difference with your contract clauses.

Apr 07 2020

U.S. Treasury Department Issues Guidance Clarifying Qualifications for Paycheck Protection Program

NECA is pleased to report that the U.S. Treasury Department released new guidance on April 7, 2020, clarifying that companies with under 500 employees do qualify for loans under the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This change comes after association staff raised concerns with Congressional leaders and officials at the Small Business Administration and the Department of Treasury.

Apr 07 2020

Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Respiratory Protection Standard

This Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG) is intended to help small businesses comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Respiratory Protection standard (63 FR 1152; January 8, 1998). OSHA’s goal for this document is to provide small entities with a comprehensive step-by-step guide complete with checklists and commonly asked questions that will aid both employees and employers in small businesses with a better understanding of OSHA’s respiratory protection standard.

Apr 06 2020

Upcoming Webinars For Week of 04/06/20

During these unprecedented times, a positive outlook can help us maintain personal and professional duties. NECA has launched a schedule of webinars and more than 100 online educational courses.

Apr 06 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guidance for Respiratory Protection During N95 Shortage Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim enforcement guidance to help combat supply shortages of disposable N95 facepiece respirators (N95 FFRs). This is the latest step to ensure availability of respirators. More information at the USDOL website.

Apr 06 2020

NECA and CFMA Co-Host Cash Flow Amid COVID-19 Webinar Next Tuesday, 4/14

More contractors go bankrupt due to cash flow than they do because of profitability. Given the unprecedented events of COVID-19, the construction industry is particularly prone to major cash flow issues that could easily bankrupt your business. During this webinar session we will address critical cash flow considerations. This webinar is co-hosted by NECA and the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). The presenter is Michael McLin, Managing Director at Maxim Consulting Group responsible for leading several service line teams within the firm.

Apr 06 2020

Survey of Executive Orders Related to COVID-19 and Impact on Construction Activities

Our nation’s goernors are working closely with federal and local officials as well as private sector partners to address the threat of the novel coronavirus. As the number of COVID-19 cases increases, governors are taking action to limit the spread of this disease. This new resource for NECA Chapters and Contractors outlines actions taken by governors and state and territorial leaders to date.

Apr 01 2020

SBA and Treasury Begin Effort to Distribute $349 Billion in Emergency Small Business Capital

Following President Trump’s signing of the historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin announced that the SBA and Treasury Department have initiated a robust mobilization effort of banks and other lending institutions to provide small businesses with the capital they need.

Mar 30 2020

NECA Infectious Control Policy (ICP) Template

NECA developed an Infectious Control Policy (ICP) Template for use by NECA members. This template can be customized for each company and is intended to be incorporated into contractors current safety policies as needed. This Infectious Control Policy serves multiple purposes including bloodborne pathogens, HIV, COVID-19, SARS, H1N1, EBOLA, and so forth.

Mar 30 2020

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Safe.Right.Fast: Track the Health, Safety and Availability of Your Workforce

During the COVID-19 outbreak, stay ahead of standard care with this risk management application. Safe.Right.Fast has developed an app that enables your Safety, HR and Executive team to track and manage the health, safety and availability of your workforce. Document the many actions you are taking to keep your workforce safe and strategize long term business plans with this cutting edge tool.

Mar 30 2020

NECA Develops Hazard Risk Assessment Checklist Form

NECA has developed a COVID-19 Hazard Risk Assessment Checklist Form tool for use by NECA members. This form provides the general elements for performing an appropriate COVID-19 related risk assessment and more importantly, documenting it. The form also provides information on hand washing protocols and how to deal with COVID Symptoms. The checklist provides general information and details specific to concerns associated with COVID-19.

Mar 26 2020

Take EICA Survey and Be Entered to Win a $100 Gift Card

Electrical Industry Certifications Association (EICA) has been working towards adding another industry specific certification in 2020 and needs your help. EICA is needing qualified/experienced signal persons and rigger persons to take part in a verification survey that will be used to construct the test blueprint for the rigger/signal person certification. Please visit the link below and take part in the verification survey to help create an industry specific rigger/signal certification.

Mar 25 2020

NECA Overview: Understanding Contract Rights Related to Construction Impacts from the COVID-19 Pandemic

NECA and Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP have prepared this information sheet to help your company better understand its contract rights and obligations as they relate to the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance is designed to help contractors and their in-house counsel in the process of reviewing provisions addressing delays, force majeure, change order rights and termination

Mar 25 2020

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DOL Issues Additional Guidance for Employers, Employees, FAQs

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on March 24, 2020 issued guidance for employers, guidance for employees, and a set of FAQs on how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R.6201) will affect employers and employees. This guidance will be critical to all employers – especially small- and mid-sized NECA member companies – and in particular to businesses in other industries.

Mar 24 2020

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OMB and CISA Issue New Guidelines Addressing Coronavirus Impacts on Federal Contractors

NECA has advocated before the White House and the Congress to encourage the use of flexible work solutions electrical contractors, where possible. We have also asked that the federal government provide guidance to federal contracting officers regarding equitable adjustments for contractors unable to access the federal facility required to perform their duties.

Mar 24 2020

Federal Government Announces Plan to Implement Coronavirus-Related Paid Leave for Workers and Tax Credits for Small and Midsize Businesses

On March 23, the U.S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Labor announced that small and midsize employers can begin taking advantage of two new refundable payroll tax credits, designed to immediately and fully reimburse them, dollar-for-dollar, for the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave to their employees.

Mar 24 2020

NECA Issues Guidance for Electrical Contractors on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law on March 18, 2020. NECA is pleased to present a series of summaries and FAQs for our contractors and chapters to utilize as they address many of the questions and concerns related to the paid sick leave, paid family leave, and other provisions of the Act. NECA is continually working to provide the most timely and accurate information to our chapters and members.

Mar 23 2020

Federal Income Taxes Postponed from April 15 to July 15

The IRS issued on March 20, 2020 Notice 2020-18. This notice supersedes Notice 2020-17 so that not only are payments for Federal income taxes postponed from April 15th to July 15th but now the filings are automatically postponed as well. The $1 million and $10 million limitations have been removed.

Mar 20 2020

NECA Releases "Safety Talk: What to Do if You Develop COVID-19 Symptoms”

If you are experiencing symptoms of cold, flu or other infectious or contagious illnesses, please follow the guidelines listed in this NECA Safety Talk. Help stop any spread of germs to other individuals.

NECA Video Update

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE:

Upcoming NECA Webinars, Stress Management and Self Care + NECA Safety Update: Infectious Exposure Plans + Others

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Upcoming Events

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Cash Flow Amid Covid-19 Webinar - Tuesday, April 14, 2020 | 2:00-3:00 PM ET

04/14/2020

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NECA 2020 Academy of Electrical Contracting Annual Meeting

06/ 04 - 06 /2020

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NECA 2020 Midwestern Regional Conference

06/ 14 - 18 /2020

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NECA 2020 Southern Region Convention

06/ 26 - 29 /2020

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2020 ELECTRI Council Meeting - July 20-21

07/ 20 - 21 /2020

2020 National Training Institute (NTI)

07/ 25 - 31 /2020

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NECA 2020 District 2 Fall Council Meeting

08/ 24 - 25 /2020

Baltimore, MD

NECA 2020 Eastern & Midwest Managers Meeting

09/ 02 - 04 /2020

Nashville, TN

NECA-IBEW 2021 Employee Benefits Conference

01/ 25 - 27 /2021

NECA 2021 Association Executives Institute (AEI)

03/ 02 - 04 /2021

Nashville, TN

District 10 Membership and Council Meeting 2021

03/ 21 - 24 /2021

Big Island Hawaii

NECA 2021 Safety Professionals Conference

05/ 24 - 26 /2021

Nashville, TN

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District 10 Membership and Council Meeting 2022

05/ 01 - 04 /2022

Naples, FL

Spotlight On Membership

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Kuharchik Construction Donates 1,000 N95 Face Masks

Kuharchik Construction Inc. has partnered with Luzerne County to distribute over 1,000 N95 face masks to health and human services employees in the area to help fight the spread of COVID-19. “Healthcare professionals are running desperately low on supplies while acting as our last line of defense to this pandemic. When we heard Vice President Mike Pence’s plea for construction companies to consider donating N95 masks to local hospitals, we knew we had to take action,” said Robert Bresnahan, CEO of Kuharchik Construction.

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Rosendin Electric Creates Temporary COVID-19 Medical Treatment Facility

NECA Member Company Rosendin Electric has created a temporary COVID-19 medical treatment facility at the Indio Fairgrounds, in Indio, CA. The Fullenwider Auditorium and Taj Majal Building were converted into medical centers providing 125 temporary beds for the care of COVID-19 patients.

Rosendin installed the emergency backup power, retrofitted existing fixtures, and installed additional fixtures for both buildings to ensure they would remain powered and well-lit in the event of a power failure.

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