NECA This Week

NTW 7/6: National Award Winners, Member-Only Portal & more!

Jul 6, 2026

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Building envelope is key to electrifying buildings, expert says

Facility managers and operators working to electrify buildings should ensure the building envelope is sound, keeping heat inside the building on cold days and outside when it is hot, an expert said this week in a panel at the ASHRAE Annual Conference.

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2026 National Award Winners & Academy Inductees

NECA Announces Award Winners & Academy Inductees

NECA has named this year's esteemed group of leaders in the electrical construction industry as 2026 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.

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Unlock More: NECA's Brand New Member Portal

NECA is excited to announce the launch of the all-new NECA Member Portal on NECANET.org, providing member contractors with a streamlined, centralized destination to access the tools, resources, and information they need to grow their businesses and stay connected with the association. Designed with members in mind, the new portal makes it easier than ever to find valuable content and take advantage of the many benefits available through NECA; all from one convenient location. Learn more.

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Upcoming 2-Day Training Program

This NFPA 70E Essentials course, taking place August 6-7, will cover electrical safety in the workplace under the 2027 edition of NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Since compliance is a shared responsibility between employers and employees, the training explores key objectives in the standard and their connection to OSHA regulations. Attendees will learn the essentials of applying the 70E Standard and review recent revisions to the 2027 edition. While most technical requirements remain unchanged, the document has been reorganized to prioritize hazard elimination first.

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Last Few Days to Apply to the NECA Project Excellence Awards

The clock is ticking on NECA Project Excellence Awards submissions, due July 13. This is your chance to showcase your team's best work and get recognized on stage at NECA 2026 in Las Vegas, in front of the entire industry. Don't wait until the deadline sneaks up on you. Submit today and let your work take the spotlight it deserves!

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