How the Electrical Contractors Association Supports Industry Innovation

NECA supports its members by providing them with the resources necessary to remain competitive in an ever-evolving marketplace. National Electrical Contractors Association develops industry standards for electrical works and contractor regulations; reviews state and local laws; and represents its membership before government agencies.

NECA provides education and networking opportunities for contractors as well as management training and consulting services for managers. Furthermore, this association strives to promote diversity outreach initiatives as well as career development programs.

NECA’s Safety and Health Resources

NECA provides members with an array of safety resources that equip them to create company safety policies, conduct jobs safely, and meet written requirements. In addition, the association publishes OSHA Digest for Electrical Construction as well as hosting code conferences to instruct contractors on meeting ever-evolving regulations.

Staying up-to-date on technological developments affecting their industry is also key, and NECA programs and publications help contractors take full advantage of any new markets for their services.

Legal requirements impose on employers a legal responsibility to manage workplace health and safety risks as far as reasonably practicable, which NECA SA/NT can assist members in accomplishing. Our dedicated HSEQ Manager can create an individualized system to assist members meet these obligations while fulfilling their Duty of Care. Reach out today!

NECA’s Education and Development

NECA's education and development initiatives provide tools and resources to promote innovation. These initiatives include courses, industry events, and conferences, as well as training opportunities for both specialized contractors and general contractors.

No matter whether it is lobbying on Capitol Hill, forming strategic partnerships, or labor negotiations NECA members know they have direct means of shaping factors that impact their business and industry. Through advocacy, research, education, and standards development services provided by its national office and local chapters, NECA advances a $171 billion industry.

NECA Education & Careers is a not-for-profit Trade School and Group Training Organization (GTO) with Australian Qualifications Framework RTO (VRQA) accreditation, offering qualifications, short courses, and apprenticeships as an RTO. However, as they're also non-profit, they also wear their GTO hat by providing apprentices and trainees to member companies while doing all the boring HR stuff behind the scenes - they even lead in encouraging women into electrical trade jobs through their Women and Their Trade program!

NECA’s Advocacy and Representation

NECA's national office and local chapters help advance the electrical industry through advocacy, education, research, and standard-setting efforts. Furthermore, this organization supports members' businesses with consulting services, labor management solutions, training resources, and safety resources.

Utilizing innovative technology and remaining up-to-date with business practices are both essential elements to the success of any bay area electrician contractor. From computer-aided drafting and estimation to operations management, construction department administration, and project administration - adopting new tech can help companies expand their operations while staying ahead in their markets.

NECA stands by its members to ensure that they can keep pace with industry disruption. Working alongside the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to establish professional standards, review state and local regulations, represent members before government agencies, establish strong labor relations by negotiating union contracts that offer mutually beneficial terms, offer safety resources such as OSHA-approved safety training courses, publications, and risk management materials NECA helps members meet industry challenges head-on.

NECA’s Networking Opportunities

NECA members benefit from accessing an industry network of leaders and innovators that provide them with cutting-edge technologies, services, and solutions - particularly at conventions and trade shows hosted by NECA.

No matter where they need help with their lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill, forming strategy partnerships, or labor negotiations NECA members know they can count on us for resources and opportunities that help increase business while making more money through member services, education, and research.

At the NECA 2024 convention, an all-new Emerging Innovation Hub will showcase cutting-edge products and services that are revolutionizing our industry. This interactive space includes live presentations and product demos with answers available in one central place for attendees' convenience - perfect for networking between vendors and contractors alike!