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May 16, 2022

Industry News

Union Crews Get Work Done Faster - Report Says

"Union contractors are significantly less likely to have delays in completion times due to shortages of workers — and they've actually been more likely to add workers in this tight labor market," Frank Manzo IV, the executive director of ILEPI and co-author of the report, told Insider.

OSHA Continues to Cite General Contractors for Subcontractors' Safety Violations

OSHA has been more aggressive about citing general contractors it believes have not taken adequate steps to monitor and police safety practices on their worksites, especially when it comes to fall protection. If the investigator sees the subcontractor's employees working without adequate fall protection, there is a good chance that both the subcontractor and the general contractor will receive citations.

White House Vows to Speed Up Environmental Review For Federal Projects

The goal of the new plan is to make permitting faster and easier without compromising environmental standards, officials said. Contractors have long decried the lengthy and complicated process, which can hold up projects.

Georgia Set for EV Plant Investments That Could Total $12.5B

Georgia could see more than $12 billion invested in construction of two new auto assembly plants with the expected announcement May 20 by South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group that it will build a new electric vehicle factory near Savannah, reportedly valued at $7 billion, coupled with the recent plan announced by startup firm Rivian Automotive Inc. to build a $5 billion electric pick-up truck plant east of Atlanta.

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Submit Your Proposal Now!

Add your voice to 2023 MEP Innovation Conference and submit your education sessions today for the January 11-13 event in Austin, TX. Built by MCAA, NECA, and SMACNA leaders, the MEP Innovation Conference is the place to share and learn about the latest tools, software, technology, and processes aimed at improving contractors' productivity and profitability. Deadline for proposals is Wednesday, June 15, 2022. If you have any questions about the proposal process, please email [email protected].

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NECA Newsroom May 2022 | NECA ELECTRI KPIs, Inside the Blueprint, and More

Watch this month's NECA Newsroom to stay updated on everything going on at NECA HQ! This month, NECA announced the recipients for the 2022 Recognition of Safety Achievement Program, ELECTRI published a new report on KPIs and NECA was featured on Inside The Blueprint.

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Register Today: Business Development Conference

The Business Development Conference will create an environment and a platform for business developers (NECA and IBEW) to share threats & opportunities, provide new technological resources and discuss current industry best practices. Join us this summer between July 20-22 in Washington, DC!

Human Resources Development & Management Webinar

In this episode of “Higher Learning with NECA EARN!" you are going to hear from some of EARN's institutional partners who offer a selection of programs YOU can access through NECA EARN to advance your own career in human resources management.

Deadline Approaching: Complete Survey Today!

NECA and CFMA are teaming up again to develop the Financial Benchmarker report. The report provides an in-depth analysis of key financial data and provides an industry standard that can be used for change order negotiations, audits, claims and more. We're asking members to complete the survey. It is confidential and should take less than 30 minutes to complete. Feedback is due no later than May 21.

Get Ready For Austin, Texas

Registration for NECA 2022 Austin will be opening up next month! Get pumped to visit an invigorating city built by NECA Contractors. Check out the video to get to know Austin, Texas a bit better and don't forget to keep an eye out for convention registration next month!

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