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
04/27/2026
"Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" - April 27 - 29, 2026
Session was held at INTECH in Alsip, IL.
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to have sponsored the "Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" seminar that was held on Monday, April 27, 2026 - Wednesday, April 29, 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 session was facilitated by Michael Bill, NECA Education.
04/23/2026
Reasonable Suspicion / Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Seminar (4/23/26)
Session was held at Maggiano's Banquets in Oak Brook, IL
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to have sponsored the Reasonable Suspicion / Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Seminar that was held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Maggiano's Banquets in Oak Brook, IL. The session was facilitated by Bill Heffernan, Screensafe, Inc.
04/16/2026
"AI in Electrical Construction" -- Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Session was held at the Hilton Chicago - Oak Brook Hills Resort - Oak Brook, IL
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was pleased to have sponsored (for a second time) an all-day seminar called, "AI in Electrical Construction."
Upcoming Events
Mon
4
2026
May 4 - 6, 2026
NECA Legislative Conference
May 4 - 6, 2026
Washington, D.C.
NECA Legislative Conference May 4 - 6, 2026 Willard Intercontinental Hotel Washington, D.C.
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7
2026
May 7, 2026
Chicago Building Congress (CBC) - 2026 CBC Merit Awards
May 7, 2026
Morgan Manufacturing- Fulton Market District
Powering Chicago is a sponsor of this event. Chicago Building Congress (CBC) - 2026 CBC Merit Awards Morgan Manufacturing 401 N. Morgan Street Chicago, IL 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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