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DOT awards $3.3B to reconnect communities, offers funding for other transportation projects

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recommended that 14 large transit projects in 11 states receive nearly $4 billion in President Joe Biden’s fiscal year 2025 budget request to Congress. The FHA began accepting applications for $1.2 billion in funding to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions through the Low Carbon Transportation Materials program, which the Inflation Reduction Act established. U.S. DOT awarded $3.3 billion to 132 projects through the Reconnecting Communities Pilot and Neighborhood Access and Equity discretionary grant programs. Construction Dive

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MLU Free Copies: Pick Your Delivery Method

The NECA Manual of Labor Units (MLU) has been the estimating resource of choice for electrical contractors since 1923! This year, Primary Contacts for each Member Company will receive an email (Tuesday, March 19) where they will need to select if they would like to receive a free hard copy or electronic subscription of the 2023-2024 MLU. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to pre-order additional copies if desired. Please contact education@necanet.org with any questions.

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NECA Recognized for Efforts in White House Challenge

The Biden-Harris Administration announced the White House Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose. The Challenge is a nationwide call-to-action to save lives by committing to increase training on and access to lifesaving opioid overdose reversal medications across all sectors. NECA and its safety alliance partners, SMACNA, MCAA, and TAUC have been recognized for our efforts and continued commitment to this important cause.

Apply for the 2024 Project Excellence Awards

Submit your company's best projects, completed in 2023, for the opportunity to be awarded a prestigious NECA Project Excellence Award. There are 13 different categories based on type of project and its dollar value. Winning companies are recognized on stage at the annual NECA Convention. Deadline to apply is July 14.

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The Inaugural Event You Won't Want to Miss - Deadline Extended

Business Development, Service & Maintenance and Low Voltage & Systems Integration—all of your industry-favorite meetings wrapped into ONE—plus new tracks on green energy and emerging opportunities! Get ready to immerse yourself in an electrifying atmosphere at NECA EMERGE 2024. Due to your fantastic response and to ensure everyone can take part in this inaugural event we have extended the early registration deadline to March 26!

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