News & Events Archive

Chicago Center for Green Technology opens new Tech Resource Center.

The City of Chicago is altering its computation method for all Building Permit issuance staring June 1, 2008.

Chicago Business Taxes Update.

Mayor Daley recently appointed three Cabinet members and also moved the M/WBE Program to the Office of Compliance.

Construction groups working together to promote the Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid are hosting an event to celebrate the announcement from the Olympic Committee on October 2nd.

City of Chicago Department of Buildings begins review of entire Building Code.

City of Chicago Department of Buildings has contracted out Supervisory License Exam to Continental Testing Services (CTS).

38th Ward Fundraiser for Tim Cullerton February 4, 2011 9:30 am - 11:00 am Hilton Rosemont Chicago O'Hare Rosemont, Illinois Tickets $150 Varied spnsorships available

Registration for the St. Paddy's Luncheon is open.

ECA February Regular Membership Meeting open to all signatory LU #134, IBEW electrical contractors.

38th Ward Fundraiser update.

Stop Bid Shopping / Bid Peddling Against Your Company.

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 Payment Amendment

Interim Victory In Battle For Full Repeal Of 3% Withholding

Opposition to implementing this burdensome law continues to grow.

ECA members meet with Congresswoman Judy Biggert to discuss legislative issues and offer support.

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.

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.

The City of Chicago is altering its computation method for all Building Permit issuance staring June 1, 2008.

ECA participated in a joint Legislative Reception hosted by AHEAD and IMSCA lobbying groups regarding the SWA.

Please write your Congressional Representative to support changes to the Pension Protection Act

Contractors who perform work for the State of Illinois in the aggregate bid and or contract amount of $50,000.00 must register with the Illinois State Board of Elections.

IDOT invites businesses to Community meetings regarding IDOT Disparity Study regarding use of M/W/DBEs on contracts with IDOT and Tollway.

Mayor Daley recently appointed three Cabinet members and also moved the M/WBE Program to the Office of Compliance.

City of Chicago Department of Buildings begins review of entire Building Code.

New HIRE Act of 2010 information available...

City of Chicago Department of Buildings has contracted out Supervisory License Exam to Continental Testing Services (CTS).

38th Ward Fundraiser for Tim Cullerton February 4, 2011 9:30 am - 11:00 am Hilton Rosemont Chicago O'Hare Rosemont, Illinois Tickets $150 Varied spnsorships available

ECA February Regular Membership Meeting open to all signatory LU #134, IBEW electrical contractors.

38th Ward Fundraiser update.

Reigstration for NECA Legislative and PLC Conferences has begun.

Here is an update of recent NECA Legislative acvtivity...

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IL DCEO) notice in regard to possible solar and wind energy rebate program for 2012.

Summary of recent "Congressman Robert "Bob" Dold Breakfast.

First year construction and communication apprentices available

Two ELECTRI Inernational Foundation publications now available: "Measuring the Labor Productivity of Electrical Contractors," and "We Built this City" - regarding Markert Share.

May 13, 2009 Pre-Membership Meeting Special Presentation: "Union vs. Non-Union - Myth vs. Fact" to be held at the Wyndham Drake Oak Brook Hotel.

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago and Local Union #134, IBEW reach a tentative agreement for contract negotiations for the construction, residential, communication, and maintenance agreements.

Tentative Principal Agreement Wage and Apprentice Rates

Tentative Residential Agreement Wage and Apprentice Rates

Tentative Communication Agreement Wage and Apprentice Rates

City of Chicago Department of Buildings begins review of entire Building Code.

Electrical Insurance Trustees (EIT) "Take Charge" Incentive Program information is available.

All ECA members are encouraged to access and take the ECA Forecast Survey. Your input is vital to directing the efforts of the Association during these very difficult economic times.

NECA gives analysis of FASB Proposals - urges comments from membership...

The construction industry is cyclical. It always has been and likely always will be. Even so, there is a tendency in good times to see continuing growth and in bad times to see continuing adversity. When the Construction Labor Research Council first performed a review of the Chicago electrical construction industry for the Labor Management Cooperation Committee of Chicago in the spring 2007, optimism prevailed. Today, updating the analysis, pessimism is widespread.

Stop Bid Shopping / Bid Peddling Against Your Company.

Cities with green building programs have increased over 400% since 2003

Please review Registration information for the NECA 2009 Midwest Regional Conference to be held March 22 - 25, 2009 at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort, Kauai, Hawaii.

Highlights of upcoming NECA Convention to be held September 12 - 15, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.

NECA District 4 & 7 Midwest Regional Conference Registration is nearly closed. A Labor Relations Townhall Meeting is scheduled for March 22nd during the Conference.

The ELECTRI International publication: "The Role of Electrical Contractors on LEED Projects" is now available.

Information regarding the NECA National Convention: October 2 - 5, 2010.

New HIRE Act of 2010 information available...

NECA Publications Available

The construction industry is cyclical. It always has been and likely always will be. Even so, there is a tendency in good times to see continuing growth and in bad times to see continuing adversity. When the Construction Labor Research Council first performed a review of the Chicago electrical construction industry for the Labor Management Cooperation Committee of Chicago in the spring 2007, optimism prevailed. Today, updating the analysis, pessimism is widespread.

Information regarding 2011 NECA District 4 & 7 Midwest Regional Conference.

NECA Electrical Contractors Financial Performance Report 2010 Available.

NECA Value-Added Services update.

New Research on Overtime and Productivity available.

Reigstration for NECA Legislative and PLC Conferences has begun.

NECA Future Leaders Conference is being held May 12 - 14, 2011 in Pittsburgh, PA. Registration is now open.

Here is an update of recent NECA Legislative acvtivity...

Information regarding NECA Convention 2011... As a Reminder: Convention Expense Allowance of $575 will be made available for up to three representatives of ECA member firms who each pay for the Convention Registration. The allowance check(s) will be disbursed following the Convention.

Summary of recent "Congressman Robert "Bob" Dold Breakfast.

Information regarding 2012 NECA MIdwest Regional Conference.

Information regarding 2012 NECA Midwest Regional Conference.

Information regarding the NECA 2012 Midwest Regional District 4 & 7 Conference.

The ECA is offering its members the option to join the US Green Building Council - Chicago Chapter at no cost.

The City of Chicago is altering its computation method for all Building Permit issuance staring June 1, 2008.

NECA Chicago IIT Student Chapter Formed Please take the NECA Chicago IIT Student Chapter Survey.

Chicago Business Taxes Update.

May 13, 2009 Pre-Membership Meeting Special Presentation: "Union vs. Non-Union - Myth vs. Fact" to be held at the Wyndham Drake Oak Brook Hotel.

Mayor Daley recently appointed three Cabinet members and also moved the M/WBE Program to the Office of Compliance.

Electric Association has scheduled a 'green' conference.

City of Chicago Department of Buildings begins review of entire Building Code.

Electrical Insurance Trustees (EIT) "Take Charge" Incentive Program information is available.

Registration has begun for the ECA 39th Annual Spring Conference to be held June 9 - 10, 2010 at The American Club, Kohler, Wisconsin.

Information regarding 2011 NECA District 4 & 7 Midwest Regional Conference.

38th Ward Fundraiser for Tim Cullerton February 4, 2011 9:30 am - 11:00 am Hilton Rosemont Chicago O'Hare Rosemont, Illinois Tickets $150 Varied spnsorships available

Registration for the St. Paddy's Luncheon is open.

ECA February Regular Membership Meeting open to all signatory LU #134, IBEW electrical contractors.

38th Ward Fundraiser update.

The ECA is offering FREE membership into the ISEA for current membership.

ECA 40th Annual Spring Conference is to be held June 8 - 9 , 2011 at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

IIT Business Development IPRO Guidebook available... This is a Members Only document. You will be prompted to use your ECA User Name and ECA Password to view the article and download the .pdf.

Illinois Prompt Payment Amendment

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.

Contractors who perform work for the State of Illinois in the aggregate bid and or contract amount of $50,000.00 must register with the Illinois State Board of Elections.

IDOT invites businesses to Community meetings regarding IDOT Disparity Study regarding use of M/W/DBEs on contracts with IDOT and Tollway.

Retainage is a common practice in construction contracts where a certain percentage of a contractors earned payment is withheld until project completion. Simply, HB 1292 amends the Contractor Prompt Payment Act to cap retainage at 5%.

Reigstration for NECA Legislative and PLC Conferences has begun.

Here is an update of recent NECA Legislative acvtivity...

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IL DCEO) notice in regard to possible solar and wind energy rebate program for 2012.

OSHA says employers must pay for personal protective equipment

The ECA continues its efforts to provide quality educational programming. The following highlights a number of programs recently offered by the Association for the membership.

City of Chicago Department of Buildings begins review of entire Building Code.

Electrical Insurance Trustees (EIT) "Take Charge" Incentive Program information is available.

NECA Publications Available

NECA Value-Added Services update.

New Research on Overtime and Productivity available.

Don't underestimate the power of a name.

To grow your business you need to take time to sharpen the saw

ComEd has invested heavily in 2007 to improve service to customers.

Electrical contractors should be aware of these top 5 tax mistakes

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.

The ECA is offering its members the option to join the US Green Building Council - Chicago Chapter at no cost.

The City of Chicago is altering its computation method for all Building Permit issuance staring June 1, 2008.

Electrical Inspection Survey for Cook County - Updated June 2008.

ECA participated in a joint Legislative Reception hosted by AHEAD and IMSCA lobbying groups regarding the SWA.

Updated Information regarding Bovis Lend Lease School Project.

The ECA IIT IPRO is to extend into the Fall Semester. Please fill out and send back the questionnaire regarding the impact of "green" projects in electrical contracting.

Update of Association's Green Building Efforts with a mini 'Green' Resource Guide.

Follow up to ECA Green Activity Update - focusing on Energy Auditing.

A unique program presented by the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED)...Free session -- NAED Focus Group regarding "Upgrades Selling Guides - Tools for Profitability."

Please review Registration information for the NECA 2009 Midwest Regional Conference to be held March 22 - 25, 2009 at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort, Kauai, Hawaii.

Chicago Business Taxes Update.

Contractors who perform work for the State of Illinois in the aggregate bid and or contract amount of $50,000.00 must register with the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Two ELECTRI Inernational Foundation publications now available: "Measuring the Labor Productivity of Electrical Contractors," and "We Built this City" - regarding Markert Share.

ECA 38th Annual Spring Conference Registration information

NECA's 39th Edition of the "Electrical Contractors Financial Performance Report" is now available.

Two more ELECTRI International publications: "Ideal Jobsite Inventory Levels to Improve Profitability" and "The Emergence of the IBS Contactor" are available.

The ECA Research and Education Committee is pleased to present another Electrical Design Library publication called, "Your Solar Energy Options."

ELECTRI International Publication "Electrical Pre-Construction Planning Process Implementation Manual" now available.

May 13, 2009 Pre-Membership Meeting Special Presentation: "Union vs. Non-Union - Myth vs. Fact" to be held at the Wyndham Drake Oak Brook Hotel.

Highlights of upcoming NECA Convention to be held September 12 - 15, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.

Tentative Principal Agreement Wage and Apprentice Rates

Tentative Residential Agreement Wage and Apprentice Rates

Tentative Communication Agreement Wage and Apprentice Rates

ECA Student Communication Committee requests assistance with ECA Student Chapter progression/activities.

ECA Student Communication Committee needs your help with Questionnaire to aid students with IIT Fall IPRO.

NECA's newest Electrical Design Library publication, "Financing the Future - Paying for your Renewable-Energy Installation" is now available.

Two new ELECTRI International publications: "A Human Resource Management Primer for Company Leaders" and "A Human Resource Primer for Supervisors" are available.

Electrical Design Library publication, "Security: Today's Technology Expands Your Options" is now available.

IDOT invites businesses to Community meetings regarding IDOT Disparity Study regarding use of M/W/DBEs on contracts with IDOT and Tollway.

Mayor Daley recently appointed three Cabinet members and also moved the M/WBE Program to the Office of Compliance.

ELECTRI International Foundation newest publication, "Defined Benefit Pension Plan Assessment Program for the Electrical Contracting Industry" is now available.

Electric Association has scheduled a 'green' conference.

Construction groups working together to promote the Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid are hosting an event to celebrate the announcement from the Olympic Committee on October 2nd.

NECA's Officer and Overhead Personnel Compensation Study 2009 is now available.

City of Chicago Department of Buildings begins review of entire Building Code.

Registration continues for the MEI Seminar, "Managing Construction Delay Claims" which is to be held Thursday, October 8, 2009 at the Sofitel Chicago O'Hare Hotel.

We are pleased to inform you that the NECA Management Education Institute Workshop entitled Facilities Energy Audit Education Phase One Screening Survey Workshop will be held Thursday, December 10, 2009 at the Sofitel Chicago OHare, 5550 North River Road, Rosemont, IL. Registration is now open.

NECA's Education Design Library (EDL) newest publication regarding "Energy Audits" is available on-line.

ELECTRI International publications are to be made primariy available on-line. Please review publication distribution options.

The First Annual Chicago BIM Expo is to be presented by Precision Midwest. This event is free to all ECA members. The program is scheduled for March 18, 2010.

Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce Technical Assistance Committeee presents its 15th Annual "Project Awareness" Conference on March 4, 2010 at the South Shore Cultural Center, 9 am - 1 pm.

All ECA members are encouraged to access and take the ECA Forecast Survey. Your input is vital to directing the efforts of the Association during these very difficult economic times.

The ELECTRI International publication: "The Role of Electrical Contractors on LEED Projects" is now available.

Registration has begun for the ECA 39th Annual Spring Conference to be held June 9 - 10, 2010 at The American Club, Kohler, Wisconsin.

EDL document available: "What "The Smart Grid" Means for You and Your Building" is available on-line or at the ECA office.

ECA IIT IPRO Update - availability of pdf regarding BIM tool use for electrical contractors.

2010 Electrical Inspection Survey of municipalities in Cook County is now available.

Information regarding the NECA National Convention: October 2 - 5, 2010.

New HIRE Act of 2010 information available...

Electrical Design Library publication, "Six Ideas That Will change your Building Energy Profile" is now available.

Information regarding ECA Insurance Committee Seminar scheduled for September 8, 2010 prior to ECA Regular Membership Meeting.

November 17 - 19, 2010 - Greenbuild Conference in Chicago.

City of Chicago Department of Buildings has contracted out Supervisory License Exam to Continental Testing Services (CTS).

NECA Publications Available

NECA gives analysis of FASB Proposals - urges comments from membership...

The construction industry is cyclical. It always has been and likely always will be. Even so, there is a tendency in good times to see continuing growth and in bad times to see continuing adversity. When the Construction Labor Research Council first performed a review of the Chicago electrical construction industry for the Labor Management Cooperation Committee of Chicago in the spring 2007, optimism prevailed. Today, updating the analysis, pessimism is widespread.

Greenbuild 2010 "Green Jobs Fair" Update...

New Electrical Design Library (EDL) publication, "Understanding Your Motor Options" is now available either on-line or from the ECA.

Information regarding 2011 NECA District 4 & 7 Midwest Regional Conference.

38th Ward Fundraiser for Tim Cullerton February 4, 2011 9:30 am - 11:00 am Hilton Rosemont Chicago O'Hare Rosemont, Illinois Tickets $150 Varied spnsorships available

NECA Electrical Contractors Financial Performance Report 2010 Available.

NECA Value-Added Services update.

Registration for the St. Paddy's Luncheon is open.

ECA February Regular Membership Meeting open to all signatory LU #134, IBEW electrical contractors.

38th Ward Fundraiser update.

Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce "Project Awareness" Conference March 10, 2011 US Cellular Field Chicago, IL

New Research on Overtime and Productivity available.

The ECA is offering FREE membership into the ISEA for current membership.

Reigstration for NECA Legislative and PLC Conferences has begun.

NECA Future Leaders Conference is being held May 12 - 14, 2011 in Pittsburgh, PA. Registration is now open.

ECA 40th Annual Spring Conference is to be held June 8 - 9 , 2011 at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Here is an update of recent NECA Legislative acvtivity...

Information regarding NECA Convention 2011... As a Reminder: Convention Expense Allowance of $575 will be made available for up to three representatives of ECA member firms who each pay for the Convention Registration. The allowance check(s) will be disbursed following the Convention.

IIT Business Development IPRO Guidebook available... This is a Members Only document. You will be prompted to use your ECA User Name and ECA Password to view the article and download the .pdf.

Business Development - "Get More Work" - FREE Seminar registration information...

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IL DCEO) notice in regard to possible solar and wind energy rebate program for 2012.

Summary of recent "Congressman Robert "Bob" Dold Breakfast.

ECA Members can order the new 2008 NEC online

The City of Chicago is altering its computation method for all Building Permit issuance staring June 1, 2008.

Electrical Inspection Survey for Cook County - Updated June 2008.

2010 Electrical Inspection Survey of municipalities in Cook County is now available.

City of Chicago Department of Buildings has contracted out Supervisory License Exam to Continental Testing Services (CTS).

NECA Publications Available

38th Ward Fundraiser update.

The ECA is offering FREE membership into the ISEA for current membership.

Now That's A Big Pumkin. How big? Try over 500 pounds!!

Noreen Ferentz and Mike Walsdorf are honored for the service to the ECA Executive Committee

Since 1908 Meade Electric Company has been servicing customers in the Chicago Metropolitan Arean

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

NECA Chicago IIT Student Chapter Formed Please take the NECA Chicago IIT Student Chapter Survey.

First year construction and communication apprentices available

The ECA continues its efforts to provide quality educational programming. The following highlights a number of programs recently offered by the Association for the membership.

A unique program presented by the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED)...Free session -- NAED Focus Group regarding "Upgrades Selling Guides - Tools for Profitability."

Electric Association has scheduled a 'green' conference.

NECA Publications Available

New Research on Overtime and Productivity available.

The ECA is offering FREE membership into the ISEA for current membership.

IIT Business Development IPRO Guidebook available... This is a Members Only document. You will be prompted to use your ECA User Name and ECA Password to view the article and download the .pdf.

The construction industry is cyclical. It always has been and likely always will be. Even so, there is a tendency in good times to see continuing growth and in bad times to see continuing adversity. When the Construction Labor Research Council first performed a review of the Chicago electrical construction industry for the Labor Management Cooperation Committee of Chicago in the spring 2007, optimism prevailed. Today, updating the analysis, pessimism is widespread.

NECA Electrical Contractors Financial Performance Report 2010 Available.

ECA February Regular Membership Meeting open to all signatory LU #134, IBEW electrical contractors.

Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce "Project Awareness" Conference March 10, 2011 US Cellular Field Chicago, IL

New Research on Overtime and Productivity available.

The ECA is offering FREE membership into the ISEA for current membership.

NECA Future Leaders Conference is being held May 12 - 14, 2011 in Pittsburgh, PA. Registration is now open.

ECA 40th Annual Spring Conference is to be held June 8 - 9 , 2011 at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

IIT Business Development IPRO Guidebook available... This is a Members Only document. You will be prompted to use your ECA User Name and ECA Password to view the article and download the .pdf.

Fall IIT IPRO Smart Grid Guidelines information.