Tri-City Electric Co. and IBEW Local 145 Work on the Scott Community College in Downtown Davenport, Iowa
Two former bank buildings are now a hip, urban college campus where virtual reality and the latest technology are helping prepare students for careers. Federal Historic Tax Credits were used to fund the interior demolition and revitalization of the west building on the campus. Many of the building’s iconic features were saved including stone column wraps, stone walls by the elevators and even an old indoor drive-up lane and the bank’s vault. These unique elements blend seamlessly with the modern glass and open spaces in the building.
ELECTRI International held their virtual July Council meeting last week. With three live sessions held, you can find all the recorded presentations on ELECTRI's Vimeo channel below.
The ELECTRI Council has selected the following 2 winning entries:
Hala Nasserddine from the University of Kentucky is the Russell J Alessi Early Career Award Winner with her proposal titled: Allocating and Leveraging BIM Efforts for Electrical Contractors
Sogand Hasanzadeh from Purdue University is the Thomas Glavinich Early Career Award Winner with her proposal titled: Examining a Latent Side-Effect of Electrical Safety Interventions among T&D Line Workers
NECA Student Chapter Green Energy Challenge
The three finalists for the NECA Student Chapter Green Energy Challenge video competition are:
Illinois Institute of Technology
Iowa State University
Penn State University
The students’ video presentations are available to watch on ELECTRI’s website. The winner will be selected during NECA’s 2020 LIVE virtual convention in October.
EEI and NECA Present: Electric Power Research Institute's Health and Safety Program Update
Join Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and NECA on August 11, 2020 from 3:00 - 4:00 PM EDT
Eric Bauman, Principal Technical Leader and Program Manager of EPRI‘s Occupational Health and Safety Program, will share highlights of recent EPRI sponsored research results that are relevant to both utilities and the electrical contractors supporting the industry.
Eric’s presentation will include the latest research results on heat stress, fatigue, and the program’s new study on the health and safety implications of the emerging energy grid.
EPRI’s health and safety program is inclusive, collaborative and seeks to expand the circle of energy sector partners to benefit from the valuable research focused on worker health and safety.
Every week, NECA is broadcasting live from LinkedIn, Facebook and Youtube. With David Meade as the spokesperson, NECA has had numerous guests on our channels to talk about what NECA 2020 LIVE will look like, what it will offer and what you need to know. Follow NECA on all social channels to get a weekly, automatic notification so you don't miss a thing!
In planning the virtual convention, NECA is focusing on a “Five-Star Approach” to create a brand new experience. NECA 2020 LIVE is designed to Engage, Educate, Excite, Entertain, and Expand.
Curious about what NECA 2020 LIVE will look like? Check out the vFairs demonstration below.
We are proud to announce that NECA 2020 LIVE, is presented by Powering Chicago, which promotes the IBEW 134 and NECA Chicago workforce as the only choice for electrical construction.
NECA General Counsel on Virginia’s First Statewide Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19
Effective the week of July 27, 2020, the ETS covers every employer in the Commonwealth and includes mandatory requirements for all jobsites. The Commonwealth of Virginia is the first in the nation to implement an emergency temporary standard (“ETS”) to address the COVID-19 pandemic. While the ETS is only applicable in Virginia, it should serve as a good template for the rest of the country.
As safer at home measures start to relax and we focus on rebuilding, lean on your NECA UPS Savings Program to address logistics challenges and deliver the tools and resources you need to help your business come back stronger than ever.
This Technology Spotlight Series will discuss how successful contractors have a proactive and automated way keep them on time and on budget as the key to their profitability.
Virtual Classroom: Providing More Options for NECA Members
Uncovering Hidden Obstacles
Tuesday, July 28 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
There are many benefits to scheduling your day and look ahead to improve your productivity. In this session you will be able to determine how a three day look ahead can support the field to plan ahead and track the daily obstacles that impact your job.
The safety of all individuals on NECA member projects is of paramount importance. To help individuals better prepare themselves to prevent the spread of COVID-19, NECA has developed the NECA COVID-19 Construction Site Safety Training program.
This on-demand online program is available to all NECA members for free, and to non-members for a modest fee, as part of the Great American Economic Revival Industry Group for Construction/Labor/Workforce guidance to provide a step by step plan to get American workers back on the job.
This course is divided into six modules that will address:
Background on Coronavirus
Controlling the Spread
Owner and General/Electrical Contractor Responsibilities
Personal Protective Equipment and Other Protective Measures
Construction Site Operational Safety Standards and COVID-19 Protocols
State and/or Local Orders and Guidelines
Following completion of the course, participants will complete a short quiz and program survey and obtain a certificate of completion. Please contact education@necanet.org with any questions.
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