NECA This Week

NTW 6/17: 2024 National Award Winners & New Academy Inductees

Jun 17, 2024

Industry News

Construction Posts Strong Employment Gain for May, Adding 21,000 Jobs

Construction has posted another strong employment month, gaining 21,000 jobs in May, with increases in all but one industry segment, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported. BLS said in its latest monthly employment report, released on June 7, that construction's nonresidential specialty trade contractors category showed the largest gain in May, adding 13,000. Residential building employment was up by 3,500, and nonresidential buildings saw an upturn of 3,000.

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Announcing the Da Vinci Cohort of the Innovation Institute

NECA is proud to announce the Da Vinci Cohort of the Innovation Institute. Each of these recognized leaders within the electrical construction industry has already achieved considerable career impact within their organizations. Through the advocacy of their executive teams, they have been identified as the innovators of tomorrow. They are strategic, inquisitive, and capable of achieving the highest ranks as pioneers and visionaries for the future of construction.

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NECA Announces 2024 National Award Winners & New Academy Inductees

NECA has named this year's esteemed group of leaders in the electrical construction industry as 2024 national award recipients. NECA also announced the newest inductees in to the Academy of Electrical Contracting. Fellowship in the Academy of Electrical Contracting is one of the highest honors bestowed upon an individual in our industry.

Register Now For NECA San Diego 2024 To Secure The Best Pricing

Registration is currently open for the 2024 NECA Convention & Trade Show in beautiful San Diego, CA. Join us for unparalleled educational opportunities, inspiring speakers, invaluable networking, exciting entertainment, and a dynamic trade show experience with live product demonstrations!

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Housing Block Closes June 18 for the 2024 Labor Relations Conference

This year’s Labor Relations Conference will include a wide range of presentations from electrical industry experts aimed to create a foundation of knowledge and transferable skills to improve labor relations in all aspects for attendees. The conference will also discuss CIR and simulate a CIR panel, provide updates on regulatory matters, and strategies for effective collaboration with IBEW counterparts. Please reach out [email protected] with any questions!

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Complimentary Webinar Hosted by Federated Insurance

NECA Premier Partner, Federated Insurance, is hosting a webinar on Mental Health and Workplace Stress on Tuesday, June 18 at 1:00 CST. Learn how your business can equip your employees with strategies and solutions to help reduce workplace stressors and promote mental health and well-being. Advanced registration is required.

Participate in the 2024 Lean Benchmarking Survey - Your Input Matters

ELECTRI is partnering with the Lean Construction Institute and Dodge Construction Network to study the national utilization of Lean in design and construction. The 12-15 minute survey will reveal important benchmarking data to determine the progress of Lean use throughout the industry. To thank you for your participation, upon completing the survey, you will be eligible to receive a copy of the findings of this study and LCI’s Lean Deployment Guide.

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