Construction risk in 2026 will increasingly stem from small operational breakdowns that surface too late to fix cheaply. A tight labor market could only heighten that exposure. Construction Dive
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2026 Profile of the Electrical Contractor
The 2026 Profile of the Electrical Contractor survey could be in your inbox now! Every 2 years, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR magazine conducts a major market research study to learn about the work being done by its magazine subscribers. This is your opportunity to participate and share what's happening in your business. The survey informs magazine content, educational offerings and trends that are happening out in the field, so we can better serve you. Check your inbox for an email from Andrea Klee or Susan Metzger, with a subject line "Help us to create an industry snapshot by taking the 2026 Reader Profile Survey."
NECA Education and ELECTRI have launched a seven-part Virtual Classroom series, Seven Points of Clarity: An AI Blueprint for the Construction Industry. Designed for construction leaders, this series breaks down where AI fits today—and how to manage and apply it responsibly. Each session highlights practical use cases, emerging trends worth watching, and real-world ways AI can support people, projects, and operations. The first session begins on February 5 and members can register for the full series or attend individual sessions!
The O*NET Data Collection Program, sponsored by the U.S. DOL, is seeking experts for Electricians. NECA encourages your participation in this important effort. O*NET, the nation’s leading source of occupational information, provides free, detailed data covering over 55,000 jobs. This is a great opportunity for contractors to describe the job of electrician that best fits your needs. Help drive the job description to NECA contractor’s advantage! A random sample of respondents will be invited to complete an online questionnaire. Participants will receive a $75 token of appreciation upon submission, redeemable as a gift card or charitable donation.
NECA EMERGE is a one-of-a-kind conference that brings together specialty work, emerging opportunities, and key business strategies in a single, streamlined event. With focused education tracks spanning business development, limited energy, service and maintenance, prefabrication, and more, EMERGE is designed to help contractors strengthen performance and prepare for what’s next. Join 100s of contractors in Atlanta, GA on April 13-15, 2026!
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