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NTW 2/16: Building What's Next for Your Business, Safety Awards & More!

Feb 16, 2026

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Energy Infrastructure Builder SOLV Energy Is Set to Go Public

SOLV Energy Inc., the San Diego-based firm that has become one of the largest contractors in solar energy infrastructure, battery storage and related transmission construction, has filed for an initial public stock offering as it seeks scale and diversification in the growing North America energy sector, accelerated by the data center and artificial intelligence surge.

Construction Project Stress Eased in December

Construction project stress eased in December, reflecting the industry’s resilience despite significant economic headwinds in 2025, according to Cincinnati-based ConstructConnect’s Project Stress Index (PSI).

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Build What’s Next for Your Electrical Business

NECA EMERGE is a dynamic, all-in-one conference designed to help electrical contractors expand services, sharpen skills, and prepare for what’s next. With five targeted education tracks, a packed trade show, powerful general sessions, and unmatched networking, EMERGE offers the flexibility to customize your experience while discovering new opportunities to grow your business and stay competitive in a changing industry.

Upcoming Smart Power & Lighting Systems Virtual Classroom

This advanced session, held February 24 at 12:00 PM ET, builds on Part 1 and equips electrical professionals with the practical skills to configure, test, commission, and deliver Power over Ethernet (PoE) lighting systems. Participants will learn proper cable testing, certification, and troubleshooting aligned with TIA 568 standards, along with best practices for network configuration and project turnover. By the end of the course, contractors will be prepared to manage PoE lighting installations from design through client handoff with efficiency, reliability, and compliance.

Deadline Approaching: Applications Close March 6

The deadline to apply for NECA’s Recognition of Safety Achievement Program is coming up soon on March 6. NECA's Safety Recognition Program includes two categories: Safety Excellence and Zero-Injury Achievement. This elite safety recognition honors member companies that demonstrate excellence across multiple areas of their safety and health programs. Hurry and get your applications in!

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New Free ELECTRI Report

Inconsistent planning processes create inefficiencies long before a project breaks ground. ELECTRI's newest research, Planning for Productivity, tackles this challenge head-on. Led by Amelia Celoza of the University of Colorado Boulder, the study provides actionable frameworks, standardized tools, and implementation strategies to help electrical contractors align estimating, purchasing, and project execution, resulting in stronger coordination, clearer reporting, and improved jobsite productivity.

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Accepting New Applicants

The NECA/ELECTRI Project Management Apprenticeship is a one-year, U.S. Department of Labor–Registered program designed for electrical contractors to develop future project management leaders. Apprentices gain critical technical, leadership, and business skills while continuing to work full time. To date, 131 apprentices from 78 NECA contractor companies across 31 states have completed the program—strengthening their firms from within. We're accepting new applicants for the upcoming cohorts!

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NECA's Industry Alliance Network Education Hub

A reminder that the Industry Alliance Education & Training Hub remains a valuable resource for NECA members. Through trusted industry partners and ambassadors, the Hub offers ongoing access to expert-led training on electrical safety, EV infrastructure, fall protection, digital construction, and more. Explore on-demand webinars, training videos, certification courses, and tools designed to keep your workforce safe, skilled, and future-ready.

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