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.
Chicago and Cook County: Chapter of NECA
Latest News
10/04/2024
March of Dimes 2024 Construction & Transportation Awards Program
The program was held at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago (10/4/24).
10/03/2024
NECA 2024 Convention & Trade Show Highlights
The Convention was held in San Diego - Sept. 28 - Oct. 1, 2024
The NECA Convention & Trade Show was held September 28 – October 1, 2024 in San Diego, California. Registration was at an all-time high – over 10,200 registrants! There were over 70 attendees from the Chicago and Cook County Chapter.
09/21/2024
NECA-IIT Student Chapter Session - September 19, 2024
The program was held on-line.
The ECA Student Committee would like to thank Matt Kamber, Project Engineer, Gurtz Electric Co. for his special presentation held during a NECA-IIT Student Chapter session on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Upcoming Events
Tue
16
2024
April 16 - December 31, 2024
Culture of Collaboration Workshop
Transforming Our Industry Together: Introducing the DEI Program for ECA of Chicago
In a constantly evolving world, the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our workplaces has never been more critical. It is with great excitement that we introduce a pioneering DEI program tailored specifically for the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) of Chicago
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8
2024
October 8, 2024
"Developing and Managing Project Schedules" Tuesday, October 8, 2024 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED for The event to be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 8:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel
Hyatt Lodge Hotel, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 "Developing and Managing Project Schedules" Hyatt Lodge Hotel 2715 Jorie Blvd. - Room 248 Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 568-1234 Presented by Mark Federle, Marquette University 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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