We've had some big wins recently including securing a permanent increase of the S-Corporation deduction to 23% for pass-through entities, which provides significant tax relief for NECA members, and restoring 100% bonus depreciation and raising Section 179 limit to $2.5 million to support immediate expensing of investments.
More than half — 55% — of the $3.55 billion invested in construction technology in the first quarter of 2025 went toward funding next-generation robotics and artificial intelligence-enabled technology, compared to less than 30% in all of 2024, according to a report from Chicago-based Nymbl Ventures, a venture capital firm specializing in the built world. ENR
NECA NEWS
Latest Updates from the Hill
NECA's Government Affairs team is actively engaging with Congress to ensure pro-NECA provisions are enacted. We've had some big wins recently including securing a permanent increase of the S-Corporation deduction to 23% for pass-through entities, which provides significant tax relief for NECA members, and restoring 100% bonus depreciation and raising Section 179 limit to $2.5 million to support immediate expensing of investments.
NECA 2025 Chicago is officially launching registration this Wednesday, May 21. With over 80 educational opportunities, 350+ exhibitors to meet and demo new products, and 4 days of endless networking, NECA 2025 will lay the foundation for your future success!
NECA Becomes Member of Partners in Wildfire Prevention
NECA is proud to join the Partners in Wildfire Prevention coalition to turn awareness into action amid a growing national crisis. This partnership brings together a diverse mix of energy groups, scientists, first responders, tech innovators, labor organizations, and business leaders to advance actionable, evidence-based policy solutions that will make communities and the nation more prepared to handle the growing wildfire threat.
Participate in NECA Safety Professionals Institute
Designed for new safety professionals in the electrical contracting industry, this program provides participants with the must–know topics for those responsible for keeping our workers safe! The institute consists of 7 hours of prework, three days of in-class learning in Washington, D.C. and a capstone project.
National Asian American and South Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Jewish-American Heritage Month
May 19 | Malcolm X’s Birthday
May 26 | Memorial Day
IN MEMORIAM
Ernie Pastor
NECA wishes to honor the memory of Ernie Pastor, a pillar of the Southeastern Line Constructors Chapter and the electrical contracting industry. As President of Olson Electric and Olson Underground Ecologists, Inc., Ernie became the accredited representative for Olson in 1974 and devoted over five decades to the success of the industry.
Ernie served on the Southeastern Line Constructors Chapter Board of Directors from 1983 to 2010, including terms as Vice President (1986–1988) and President (1988–1990). He further represented the Chapter as Governor from 1991 to 2000 and continued his service as an Honorary Board Member from 2010 to the present.
In recognition of his contributions, Ernie was inducted into the Academy of Electrical Contracting in 1992. NECA extends its thoughts and prayers to his family during this difficult time.
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