NECA This Week

NTW 6/29: Headliners at NECA 2026, compensation survey + more

Jun 29, 2026

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Industry News

DOT earmarks $1.86B for infrastructure damaged by storms

The U.S. DOT will provide $1.86 billion in emergency relief funding to repair roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure damaged by recent natural disasters.

Movement to Convert Office Space to Housing Hitting Its Stride

According to a March 2026 report from RentCafe, an online source of news and information about the nation’s rental market, office-to residential conversions are dominating the adaptive reuse market. Adaptive reuse includes many types of conversion projects, such as converting old-school buildings to community centers, and warehouses to data centers.

NECA News

A Closing Celebration You Can't Miss + Suprising NECA Ties

NECA is thrilled to announce that +LIVE+ and O.A.R. will headline the NECA 2026 Las Vegas Closing Celebration at Mandalay Bay Beach, a world-famous playground with a wave pool, 2,700 tons of sand, and a full concert stage. It's the perfect way to cap off 125 years of NECA history. Plus, O.A.R. has a NECA connection of its own: one band member's father-in-law is the president of Clennon Electric and a member of the Academy of Electrical Contracting! Register to the full NECA Convention & Trade Show by August 12 for the best pricing.

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Participation Needed: Officer & Overhead Personnel Compensation Data Collection

NECA has commissioned a study to provide a profile of electrical contractor officer and overhead personnel compensation and fringe benefits policies, and we need your company's information to ensure we are providing a comprehensive landscape. The data used in the study reflects the real-life experience of NECA-member firms. That’s what makes it such a valuable tool for benchmarking compensation and benefit levels in the electrical contractor industry! The survey is confidential and should take less than 30 minutes to complete. Feedback is due no later than July 17.

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Deliver Measurable Value to Your Firm

NECA's Executive Management Institute (EMI) is closing in on a full roster, and only a handful of seats remain. Over three and a half intensive days, EMI delivers the management strategies, leadership tools, and industry-specific insights senior executives and emerging leaders need to drive real performance and profitability. From financial analysis and strategic management to process design and measuring firm performance, every session is built to deliver measurable value back to your firm. Whether you're a seasoned executive or a rising manager ready to lead, this is the room you want to be in.

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Help Shape Our New Course Series

NECA is developing a series of on-demand courses for current & aspiring contractors. Designed to bridge the gap between field expertise and business management, this program provides an overview of essential business knowledge and leadership skills needed to run a successful company. We need your input! Participation is entirely online and should take no more than 1 hour per course. Curious about the program? Contact Emily Huesman.