Senate negotiators agreed Sunday night by a 60-40 vote to move forward with ending the now 41-day long government shutdown. Eight Senators joined with 52 Republicans to end debate on a three-bill spending package and short-term Continuing Resolution (aka the CR/Minibus). NECAnet.org
OpenAI, Oracle and Denver-based Vantage Data Centers, a provider of hyper-scale data center campuses, have named a construction team for the first phase of a $15-billion data center campus the companies plan to build west of Interstate 43 in Port Washington, WI. The development is expected to dwarf the $3.3-billion, 315-acre data center campus Microsoft is building in Mount Pleasant, Wis. ENR
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Share Your Insights on Jobsite Safety
NECA is partnering with CPWR – The Center for Construction Research & Training and Dodge Construction Network on a new study focused on jobsite safety. The 12-minute survey will help track trends in safety practices across the U.S. construction industry. As a thank-you, if you qualify and complete the survey, you’ll have the option to receive a summary report of the findings. All responses are strictly confidential.
Registration Opens Thursday for 2026 Women in NECA
The 2026 Women in NECA Conference will begin accepting registrations this Thursday, November 13! Taking place in Dallas, TX from February 2-4, 2026, this event brings together industry leaders and changemakers to unlock new opportunities, elevate careers and drive impact across organizations! You will experience engaging workshops, industry insights, productive discussions and inspiring talks.
This joint NECA/NEMA standard provides step-by-step guidance for the proper installation, grounding, bonding, and maintenance of cable tray systems. It covers handling, supports, fittings, cable pulling, fastening, and protection, with practical instructions that save time and reduce costly errors. Annex A details common cable tray types to help select the right system for each job. Essential for contractors, NECA/NEMA 105 ensures safe, code-compliant, and durable installations in commercial, institutional, and industrial projects.
The NECA Innovation Institute is a year-long, immersive experience built to empower emerging leaders to think boldly and lead with vision. Through individualized coaching, collaborative learning, and real-world innovation projects, participants gain the tools needed to guide their companies into the future of electrical construction. Applications for the 2026 cohorts are open but spots are filling fast!
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