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NECA This Week

NTW 10/19: NECA26 Moments, Innovator of the Year & More!

Oct 19, 2026

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Industry News

JE Dunn-Alberici JV breaks ground on $3.2B Texas shipyard

The first greenfield shipyard to be built in the U.S. since World War II has broken ground.

A joint venture of JE Dunn and Alberici began construction on the initial phases of military contractor Saronic’s Port Alpha, an over $3.2 billion shipyard. There, the contractor will manufacture manned, autonomy-capable and autonomous ships, according to an Oct. 6 announcement from the JV.


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NECA 2026 Las Vegas Recap

Discover all the moments from NECA 2026

NECA 2026 Las Vegas was our largest and most epic annual convention yet! A record-breaking 12,000 attendees joined us, including more than 400 international guests and nearly 500 exhibitors. NECA is grateful to everyone who helped make this convention so special. There was no better way to celebrate 125 years of NECA! Check out all the photos from the event and share them on social media using #NECA26. A big thank you to every member, exhibitor, and sponsor who joined us!

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NECA Innovator of the Year

2027 Innovator of the Year Nominations

The NECA Innovator of the Year Award honors a contractor whose leadership advances innovation within their company and across the NECA community. Nominate a leader who is turning ideas into meaningful improvements and shaping the future of electrical construction. All finalists will be recognized at the 2027 MEP Innovation Conference, where the 2027 winner will be announced. Submit your nomination by November 13, 2026.

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NECA/ELECTRI Project Management Apprenticeship Graduates

Invest in Your Team and See Them Recognized at NECA 2027 Indy

At NECA 2026 Las Vegas, the 2024 and 2025 graduates of the NECA/ELECTRI International Project Management Apprenticeship took the stage during the general session and were recognized in front of the industry for their hard work. Your apprentices can have that moment in Indianapolis too! To be eligible for recognition at NECA 2027, secure your apprentice’s spot in the program by November 9. Enroll your apprentice today and set them on the path to the spotlight!

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ConsensusDocs Community Demo

Free ConsensusDocs Demo for NECA Members

As a coalition partner of ConsensusDocs, NECA members are invited to attend a live, complimentary demonstration of the ConsensusDocs platform. This session will cover key platform features, contract navigation, and best practices to help you save time and reduce project risk. The webinar takes place on November 6 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Every attendee who joins the community demo will receive an exclusive 25% discount on their ConsensusDocs subscription purchase.

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Upcoming Events

In-Person Events

NECA Safety Professionals Institute
Oct. 20-22 | Washington, DC

2026 Labor Relations Conference
Nov. 2-4 | Phoenix, AZ

Executive Management Institute
Nov. 17-21 | Washington, DC

 

Virtual Classrooms

Advanced Estimating Strategies
Dec. 7-10 | 12:30 p.m. ET

Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction
Dec. 7-17 | 10:00 a.m. ET

 

Webinars

How does NFPA 70E, apply to your business?
Oct. 28 | 1:00 p.m. ET

Run Your Whole Shop From One System With Podium
Nov. 3 | 1:00 p.m. ET | Hosted by ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine

A Comparison of Fault Managed Power (FMP) and Traditional AC Distribution in High Performance Data Centers
Nov. 4| 12:00 p.m. ET