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NECA This Week

NTW 10/13: Education Certificates, KPI Benchmarking Tool & More!

Oct 13, 2025


Industry News

Data centers, healthcare keep construction planning on track

Data center hubs and healthcare campuses pushed more projects into the pipeline last month, a sign that construction activity could hit a high point in early 2027, according to Dodge Construction Network.

 



NECA News

NECA This Week | NECA 2025 Chicago Education Certificates Emailed

Check Your Email for Convention Education Certificates

This morning, [email protected] sent an email with a link to download certificates for educational sessions from NECA 2025 Chicago. If you have any questions or didn’t receive your certificate, please contact NECA Education.

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NECA This Week | ELECTRI International KPI

Free KPI Benchmarking Tool Released by ELECTRI Int'l

ELECTRI International has launched the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Benchmarking Tool built exclusively for electrical contractors. This powerful platform lets you track, analyze, and compare your company’s performance against industry peers, helping you uncover opportunities for growth and efficiency. With personalized dashboards and real-time insights, you can pinpoint what drives your success and make data-driven decisions that strengthen your business.

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NECA Student Chapter of the Year 2025

Illinois Tech Wins NECA Student Chapter of the Year

NECA and ELECTRI International are pleased to recognize Illinois TECH as the 2025 NECA Student Chapter of the Year. This Chapter was selected for its outstanding efforts to involve students in many programs and projects that help them prepare for and make decisions about future careers in the industry. Throughout the year, 57 members of the Student Chapter took every opportunity for volunteering, hosting and conducting structured events, and expanding the new Lighting and Cyber Security Center — an extension of Smart Tech.

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NECA This Week | MEP Innovation Conference

Join the Movement Driving MEP Innovation + Secure Early Pricing

Get ready for three days of game-changing learning and connection at the 2026 MEP Innovation Conference! From January 26–28 in Austin, TX, the best minds in the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and sheet metal industries will come together to spark new ideas, challenge the status quo, and reimagine what’s possible. Whether you’re looking to elevate your skills, discover new technologies, or collaborate with other innovators, this conference will inspire you to lead the next wave of MEP excellence.

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NECA This Week | NECA Welcomes Tim Speno, Executive Director of Education Outreach



Upcoming Events

In-Person Events

NECA Safety Professionals Institute
Washington, DC | Oct. 28-30

Executive Management Institute
Washington, DC | Nov. 18-22

MEP Innovation Conference
Austin, TX | Jan. 26-28

Executive Management Institute
Washington, DC | Feb 10-14

 

Virtual Classrooms

PoE Lighting and Automation for Electrical Contractors
Nov. 4 | 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET

Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction
Nov. 10-21 | 12:30 p.m. ET

Fault-Managed Power Systems for Electrical Contractors
Nov. 13 | 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET

Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction
Dec. 8-18 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET

Advanced Estimating Strategies
Dec. 8-11 | 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. ET

 

Webinars

Underground to Overhead: Electrical Raceway and Strut Systems for Data Center Construction
Oct. 22 | 1:00 p.m. ET

 

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Oct. 31 | Halloween