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INDUSTRY NEWS

 

Davis-Bacon changes to be effective Oct. 23, DOL says

The Department of Labor on Thursday made public its final rule updating Davis-Bacon prevailing wage regulations. The 716-page document says that the rule will be published in the Federal Register on Aug. 23, and will be effective 60 days from then, Oct. 23. Construction Dive

 

PPI Shows Many Construction Material Prices Are Stabilizing, Analysts Say

Prices for many construction materials have stabilized and some have begun dropping, although costs still remain higher than since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to industry group analyses of the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data released Aug. 11. ENR

 
 
 

NECA NEWS

 

New Davis-Bacon Final Rule Modernizes & Reflects Realities of Construction Industry

NECA released the following statement from CEO David Long in response to the U.S. DOL's final rule on the Davis-Bacon Act on August 8, 2023:  “NECA commends the Administration for modernizing the rules governing the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, a task long overdue after nearly four decades. Davis-Bacon was enacted to establish local labor rates for federal construction projects, preventing wage undercutting and improper bidding." Attend NECA's upcoming webinar to get informed of the new updates on August 31 at 2 p.m. ET!

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Member Feedback Requested: Is the NEC Still Relevant?

In the ever-evolving realm of electrical safety and regulation, change is often viewed as progress aiming to enhance the usability, efficacy, and enforceability of codes and standards. However, not all change is universally beneficial, and it is important to critically examine potential shifts in the established framework. Read more to learn the expected benefits as well as, anticipating the pitfalls surrounding the proposed reorganization of the National Electrical Code’s structure and how this change may impact NEC® stakeholders across industry.

 
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Virtual Class: EC Essentials: Material Management, Productivity & Construction Technology

 

Join us Wednesday, September 20th for the virtual EC Essentials class! This class is designed specifically for NECA contractors and will discuss the essential elements of material management, productivity, and construction technology that all contractors need to know.

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August Safety Minute

Watch this month's Safety Minute to get the latest updates including OSHA's heat injury rule, fee changes related to new student course completing cards, upcoming webinars and more!

 
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UPCOMING EVENTS

 

In-Person Events

 

NECA Convention & Trade Show

Sept. 29 - Oct. 2 | Philadelphia, PA

 

NECA Safety Professionals Institute

Oct. 18 - 20 | Washington, DC

 

Executive Management Institute

Nov. 15 - 19 | Washington, DC

 

Virtual Classrooms

 

Increasing Engagement, Retention & Development for Employees

Sept. 14 | 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. ET

 

CFO Best Practices

Sept. 15 | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. PST

 

EC Essentials: Material Management, Productivity & Construction Technology

Sept. 20 | 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET

Webinars

 

The NFPA 70B Standard Just Got Overhauled – Is your electrical system still in compliance?

Aug. 15 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET

 

Department of Labor New Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Update

Aug. 31 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET

 

Fast, Easy, Inexpensive Reality Capture with 360° Cameras

Sept. 7 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET

 

Establish Visibility Across Individual and Project Planning To Better Develop People

Sept. 13 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET

 

Notable Dates

 

Women’s Equality Day | August 26

 
 
 

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