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Welcome to the Electrical Contractors´ Association

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) is a construction trade association that provides business and labor relations services to nearly 600 electrical contractors in Cook County, Illinois.  ECA is also known as the Chicago and Cook County Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).  The Association works with its industry partner, Local Union #134 IBEW, to negotiate and administer labor agreements, coordinate apprentice and journeyman level training, as well as promote the industry on behalf of these employers.  Since 1903, ECA has provided educational opportunities and business services to not only to assist the electrical contractor by improving the business climate and bringing increased profitability, but to enrich future generations. ECA and IBEW Local 134 work hand in hand to provide a highly skilled, efficient and safe workforce for the City of Chicago and Cook County, Illinois. 

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2026 NECA Convention & Trade Show - October 4 -7, 2026
10/09/2026

2026 NECA Convention & Trade Show - October 4 -7, 2026

The Convention was held at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

The NECA Convention & Trade Show was held in Las Vegas on October 4 – 7, 2026. The Chapter had over 100 registrants for the Convention. The Chapter hosted numerous activities concurrent with the NECA National events.

2026 Construction & Transportation Awards - October 2, 2026
10/02/2026

2026 Construction & Transportation Awards - October 2, 2026

Session was held at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago.

The 2026 Construction & Transportation Awards were held on Friday, October 2, 2026 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago.  ECA member firm, John Burns was a Platinum Sponsor, Powering Chicago was a Gold Sponsor and ECA member firm, Taylor Electric Company, was a Silver Sponsor and were acknowledged during the program as they sponsor the “Rufus Taylor” Award.

"Advanced Estimating Strategies" - September 21 - 22, 2026
09/21/2026

"Advanced Estimating Strategies" - September 21 - 22, 2026

Session was held at IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL.

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to have sponsored the "Advanced Estimating Strategies" seminar that was held on Monday, September 21, 2026 - Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (each day) at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) at 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL. The sessions were facilitated by Michael Bill, NECA Education.

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2026
October 15, 2026

"Prefabrication and Preplanning Construction" seminar - 10/15/2026 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

The event to be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) - 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL.

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee workshop called, "Prefabrication and Preplanning Construction" is being conducted by Mark Federle, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the OPUS College of Engineering at Marquette University, and the program will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) at 6201 W. 115th Street in Alsip, IL 60803 (708) 389-1340. Breakfast & Lunch are to be served. (A Continental Breakfast is to be available at 7:45 am.)

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October 16, 2026

Electric Association - Women Build Industry Build Day

October 16, 2026

Electric Association Women Build Electrical Industry Build Day October 16, 2026

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