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.
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.
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.
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.
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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