News & Events Archive

Green Tech Resource Center Opens	11/28/2007
Chicago Center for Green Technology opens new Tech Resource Center.

CHICAGO PERMIT FEE CHANGES	5/22/2008
The City of Chicago is altering its computation method for all Building Permit issuance staring June 1, 2008.

NECA Action Alert! Act Now to Stop Bid Shopping!	10/29/2007
Stop Bid Shopping / Bid Peddling Against Your Company.

IMSCA Legislators of the Year	10/28/2007
IMSCA Legislators of the Year Reception November 15, 2007 Shaw's Crab House Schaumburg, IL 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Illinois Prompt Pay Amendment	9/17/2007
Illinois Prompt Payment Amendment

Interim Victory in 3% Withholding Battle	10/23/2007
Interim Victory In Battle For Full Repeal Of 3% Withholding

3% Withholding Law	11/12/2007
Opposition to implementing this burdensome law continues to grow.

Congresswoman Judy Biggert Breakfast	11/28/2007
ECA members meet with Congresswoman Judy Biggert to discuss legislative issues and offer support.

Illinois Structural Work Act ACTION ALERT	4/10/2008
Structural Work Act has resurfaced in an amendment to a bill call, "Construction Safety Act of 2008." You're urged to contact your State Senators and State Representatives to vote "No" on this measure.

NECA 2008 Legislative Conference	5/5/2008
The 2008 NECA Legislative Conference was held April 29 - May 1. It was well attended. We thank our members for their support and participation with this event.

CHICAGO PERMIT FEE CHANGES	5/22/2008
The City of Chicago is altering its computation method for all Building Permit issuance staring June 1, 2008.

First Year Apprentices Available	12/4/2007
First year construction and communication apprentices available

NECA Action Alert! Act Now to Stop Bid Shopping!	10/29/2007
Stop Bid Shopping / Bid Peddling Against Your Company.

Green Building Initiatives Increase Over 400%	12/11/2007
Cities with green building programs have increased over 400% since 2003

CHICAGO PERMIT FEE CHANGES	5/22/2008
The City of Chicago is altering its computation method for all Building Permit issuance staring June 1, 2008.

Illinois Prompt Pay Amendment	9/17/2007
Illinois Prompt Payment Amendment

Illinois Structural Work Act ACTION ALERT	4/10/2008
Structural Work Act has resurfaced in an amendment to a bill call, "Construction Safety Act of 2008." You're urged to contact your State Senators and State Representatives to vote "No" on this measure.

New OSHA Regulation on PPE	12/11/2007
OSHA says employers must pay for personal protective equipment

The Power of a Name	10/23/2007
Don't underestimate the power of a name.

Grow Your Business By Sharpening The Saw	12/11/2007
To grow your business you need to take time to sharpen the saw

ComEd Achieves Significant Improvements to New Service Requests	12/28/2007
ComEd has invested heavily in 2007 to improve service to customers.

Top 5 Tax Mistakes Small Businesses Make	2/20/2008
Electrical contractors should be aware of these top 5 tax mistakes

Illinois Structural Work Act ACTION ALERT	4/10/2008
Structural Work Act has resurfaced in an amendment to a bill call, "Construction Safety Act of 2008." You're urged to contact your State Senators and State Representatives to vote "No" on this measure.

CHICAGO PERMIT FEE CHANGES	5/22/2008
The City of Chicago is altering its computation method for all Building Permit issuance staring June 1, 2008.

2008 NEC Orders	11/29/2007
ECA Members can order the new 2008 NEC online

CHICAGO PERMIT FEE CHANGES	5/22/2008
The City of Chicago is altering its computation method for all Building Permit issuance staring June 1, 2008.

Now That's A Big Pumpkin	10/29/2007
Now That's A Big Pumkin. How big? Try over 500 pounds!!

Two ECA Executive Committe Members Honored	12/6/2007
Noreen Ferentz and Mike Walsdorf are honored for the service to the ECA Executive Committee

Meade Electric Company Celebrates 100 Years!!	12/27/2007
Since 1908 Meade Electric Company has been servicing customers in the Chicago Metropolitan Arean

Kelso-Burnett Marks 100 Years in the Electrical Contracting Industry	1/21/2008
Kelso-Burnett Co., one of the Chicago areas largest electrical contractors and one of the largest specialty contractors in the U.S., is blowing out the candles on a century of business

First Year Apprentices Available	12/4/2007
First year construction and communication apprentices available