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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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May 26 2020

NECA Announces 2020 Recipients for the NECA Recognition of Safety Achievement Programs for Safety Excellence and Zero Injury

NECA’s Recognition of Safety Achievement program is an elite safety recognition focused on recognizing thriving companies that excel in multiple areas of their safety and health programs. Member companies that consistently have OSHA recordable injury and fatality rates at levels lower than the industry standard, and implement internal company safety practices above and beyond basic compliance will receive the recognition.

May 22 2020

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McDonald Electrical Powers Boston Healthcare for the Homeless COVID-19 Temporary Medical Facilities in Boston and Cambridge

In response to Greater Boston’s critical healthcare needs during the coronavirus pandemic, McDonald Electrical Corp. (MEC), based in Hingham, MA, working in tandem with general contractor, Suffolk Construction, provided fast turnaround electrical installations required in the set-up of temporary medical isolation tent facilities for Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) in Boston and Cambridge.

May 22 2020

CMCC Notice

While in the past contractors were personally responsible for certifying the strength of their cybersecurity protocols that would hold sensitive information associated with DOD projects, the new regulations instituted by the CMMC will require third-party certification (authorized by the CMMC Accreditation Body) of a contractor’s compliance.

May 21 2020

New credits fund employers for Coronavirus-related paid leave

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides tax credits to reimburse employers for the costs of providing paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave to employees unable to work because of the coronavirus (COVID-19). These credits are refundable. That means if the amount of the credit exceeds the amount of tax owed, the remainder is refunded to the business or organization.

May 21 2020

Stop Use Alert: DBI-SALA Delta & Exofit XP Arc Flash Harnesses

As part of 3M Fall Protections continued commitment to producing high-quality safety and personal protective equipment, they conduct periodic testing of products. Recent testing of specific DBI-SALA® Delta™ & Exofit XP™ Arc Flash harnesses have returned negative test results on some units.

May 20 2020

NECA Summarizes the OSHA Revised Enforcement Guidance for Recording Cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019

OSHA certifies COVID-19 is a recordable illness in all industries if the standard criteria are present1, but the agency now formally acknowledges “in many instances it remains difficult to determine whether a COVID-19 illness is work-related, especially when an employee has experienced potential exposure both in and out of the workplace.”

May 14 2020

NECA Supports the Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) “Re-open, Renew and Revitalize” Campaign

NECA recognizes and supports TCC’s recent grassroots campaign. The campaign conveys that reopening, renewing and revitalizing the economy starts with passage of a robust, multi-year transportation bill that creates jobs and keeps goods and services moving to their destinations - now and for decades to come.

May 13 2020

ELECTRI International Releases COVID-19 Construction Productivity Report

ELECTRI International released Pandemics and Construction Productivity: Quantifying the Impact, a critical report on the impact of COVID-19 on cost and schedule in the construction industry. The report evaluates activity from January 6, 2020, to May 8, 2020, tracking pandemic mitigation activity, benchmarking productivity and assessing the impact on businesses and projects.

May 12 2020

NECA Supports Joint Statement Urging SBA Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness

Today, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the S Corporation Association (S-CORP) and four other small business advocates issued a statement in response to the lack of clear and consistent guidance from the Department of the Treasury’s and Small Business Administration’s (SBA) on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

May 11 2020

OSHA's Ten Steps all workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to COVID-19

OSHA's “Ten Steps All Workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus” poster is now available in 13 languages.

May 08 2020

NECA Endorses MCAA Change Order Publication

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) has given its full endorsement to the 2020 edition of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA) publication Change Orders, Productivity, Overtime—A Primer for the Construction Industry.

May 07 2020

U.S. Department of Treasury Grants NECA-Supported Extension of PPP Safe Harbor Deadline

The Treasury Department issued additional guidance (#43 on FAQ) on the Paycheck Protection Program. The Treasury department postponed the Safe Harbor repayment deadline to May 14, 2020, as requested by NECA.

May 06 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Offers New Video and Poster On Proper Workplace Use of Respirators

The U.S. Department of Labor announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a new video and poster for employers and workers on how to properly wear and remove a respirator. The video and poster – in English and Spanish – demonstrate and describe seven steps every worker should follow when putting on and taking off a respirator.

May 04 2020

Live Online BIM Software Training Now Available

NECA is excited to announce live, instructor-led online training on Revit and Navisworks software solutions! Throughout the month of May, NECA will be offering online classes on the most popular BIM solutions developed especially for electrical contractors, for our members at a substantial discount. Normally hundreds of dollars each, our partner Sanveo, is offering these half and full day courses for just $39.00 each!

Apr 27 2020

One Week Left to Get 50% off State CEUs

With approvals from 33 states, these on-demand code classes are available for 50% off for a limited time. Register by May 3rd to take advantage of this special offer.

Apr 20 2020

Reminder: One Week Left to Get 50% off State CEUs

With approvals from 33 states, these on-demand code classes are available for 50% off for a limited time. Register by April 26th to take advantage of this special offer.

Apr 17 2020

Discretion in Enforcement when Considering an Employer's Good Faith Efforts During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

In light of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, OSHA understands that some employers may face difficulties complying with OSHA standards due to the ongoing health emergency. Business closures and other restrictions and limitations may also preclude employee participation in training even when trainers are available. In other situations, access to medical testing facilities may be limited or suspended.

Apr 15 2020

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION CEO DAVID LONG ISSUES STATEMENT ON FORMATION OF GREAT AMERICAN ECONOMIC REVIVAL INDUSTRY GROUPS

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Electrical Contractors Association, David Long, issued a statement on being named to the Great American Economic Revival Industry Group for Construction/Labor/Workforce.

Apr 14 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Announces OSHA Interim Enforcement Response Plan to Protect Workers during the Coronavirus Pandemic

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced an interim enforcement response plan for the coronavirus pandemic. The response plan provides instructions and guidance to OSHA Area Offices and compliance safety and health officers (CSHOs) for handling coronavirus-related complaints, referrals, and severe illness reports.

Apr 13 2020

GSA Issues Order to Accept E-Signatures for Surety Bonds During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The U.S. General Services Administration has issued an order to accept e-signatures for surety bonds to allow infrastructure projects to move forward.

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OSHA Recordkeeping and Recordability Enforcement Guidance Webinar - Wednesday, May 27, 2020 | 2:00-3:00 PM ET

05/27/2020

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Schneider Electric: Power System Performance Digitization and Actionable Insights Webinar - Thursday, May 28, 2020 | 2:00-3:00 PM ET

05/28/2020

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Technology Spotlight Series: DADO Webinar - Friday, May 29, 2020 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

05/29/2020

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NECA EARN: Advancement Through Higher Learning Webinar - Tuesday, June 2, 2020 | 2:00-3:00 PM ET

06/02/2020

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NECA 2020 Academy of Electrical Contracting Annual Meeting (Canceled)

06/ 04 - 06 /2020

COVID-19’s Impact on Productivity and How Technology Can Help Webinar - Thursday, June 4, 2020 | 2:00-3:00 PM ET

06/04/2020

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Technology Spotlight Series: eSUB Webinar - Friday, June 5, 2020 | 2:00-3:00 PM ET

06/05/2020

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Federated Insurance: Contractor Succession and Estate Planning Webinar - Wednesday, June 10, 2020 | 2:00-3:00 PM ET

06/10/2020

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NECA 2020 Midwestern Regional Conference (Canceled)

06/ 14 - 18 /2020

NECA 2020 Southern Region Convention (Canceled)

06/ 26 - 29 /2020

2020 ELECTRI Council Meeting - July 20-21

07/ 20 - 21 /2020

2020 National Training Institute (NTI) (Canceled)

07/ 25 - 31 /2020

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

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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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