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Signatory Contractors are invited to attend a free seminar on the analysis of changes to the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC).
The seminar is Friday, February 9th, at the IBEW/NECA Technical Institute in Alsip, Illinois. The event is organized by IBEW Local 134 and Powering Chicago in collaboration with IAEI South Suburban Division. Our aim is to provide professionals in the electrical industry with valuable insights into the revisions and updates introduced in the 2023 NEC. The event will consist of an intensive 8-hour training session conducted by two esteemed industry leaders, Tom Domitrovich and Tim Mikloiche. Both individuals have played instrumental roles in the development of the IAEI analysis of changes for the NEC 2023. Breakfast, lunch, and beverages will be provided for free to all attendees.
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REGISTER ONLINE BY JANUARY 26TH HERE: Analysis of Changes to 2023 National Electrical Code Educational Seminar Tickets, Fri, Feb 9, 2024 at 7:30 AM | Eventbrite
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 |  | The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Student Committee has again recommended that the National Electrical Contractors Association - Illinois Institute of Technology (NECA-IIT) Student Chapter pursue the Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge sponsored by NECA and ELECTRI International. This year’s ECIC primarily concerns BIM use, among other areas concerning a project. The NECA-IIT Student Chapter has accepted the challenge and has begun in earnest during their first Student Chapter session through the IIT Interprofessional Program (IPRO) class that started on Thursday, January 11, 2024. We thank Tim Vock, BIM Manager, Gibson Electric An Emcor Company (pictured on the left), for his special presentation regarding BIM in Electrical Construction. He detailed various aspects of BIM, including tools used as: Revit, Navisworks, Trimble. He noted that BIM puts the model at the center of project components, including: Installation information, Facility Management information, Code requirements, Design intent, Fabrication information and Equipment information. He also noted that BIM benefits the overall project for the following: Increases accuracy – reduces work, planning is crucial for just in time delivery and install, aids in Safety with a controlled environment, helps maintain schedule / benchmarks, helps the environment as less waste in material. Currently, a number of ECA members will be visiting / assisting the students in the weeks ahead with special presentations, as well as jobsite tour(s) on projects utilizing BIM. Again, we thank Tim for his assistance and welcome ECA members for their input as the project progresses! Please contact the ECA office for further information.
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Program Overview:
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Legislative Presentation - Chris Nybo
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Golf, Food, and Networking
“Lobbying 101: An Overview of the Political Process and How to Effectively Advocate Within It.”
The presentation will discuss what lobbying is, what lobbyists do, and why it is important for organizations to be engaged in the policymaking process.
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ECA Membership Meeting - January 24, 2024
Registration is Open!
Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting!
This luncheon event is scheduled as follows:
ECA Membership Meeting
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Maggiano's Banquets
240 Oakbrook Ctr.
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 368-0300
Registration / Networking: 12:00 pm
Lunch: 12:30 pm
Business Session: 1:15 pm
Event Concludes: 2:00 pm
The luncheon program will feature industry updates and guest presentations by David Woodard and Mark Kawolsky of the NECA Midwestern Regional Office. They will provide a national update and overview of the work outlook and progress in the Midwest and the impact it will have on the Chicago Cook County area.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
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ECA Membership Meeting -
February 14, 2024
Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting.
This luncheon event is scheduled as follows:
ECA Membership Meeting
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Shaw's Crab House
1900 East Higgins Road
Schaumburg, IL
(847) 517-2722
Registration / Networking: 12:00 pm
Lunch: 12:30 pm
Business Session: 1:15 pm
Event Concludes: 2:00 pm
The program will feature industry updates, as well as guest speaker, Dr. Paul Lisnek, WGN-TV Political Analyst. He will be discussing the upcoming Primaries / Presidential Election / Chicago & State politics, among other areas.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
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CISCO Annual Meeting
January 19, 2024
(New location! -- Harry Caray's - Lombard)
The Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) Annual Meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2024 at Harry Caray's Restaurant at the Westin Hotel, 70 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL. Registration / Breakfast is at 8:00 am; Program starts at 9:00 am. To register: E-mail Julie Mulvey at julia@CISCO.org or call: (630) 472-9411.
This event is complimentary to CISCO members; however, seating is limited!
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CISCO is providing several scholarships for high school seniors and Union members/contractor employees. If you are an affiliate of CISCO and have a college-bound child, a child attending community college, or you are pursuing your own continuing education, make sure to apply for a CISCO scholarship for MONEY FOR COLLEGE!
Click Here to Download Scholarship Applications
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IMSCA Update - December 27, 2023
Please click below for a synopsis of a couple of new rules that have been adopted recently through the administrative rule process which will be impacting contractors and subs. The rules concern Sprinkler Systems and State Contracts.
CLICK HERE FOR NEW RULES
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CSC SAFETY UPDATE
Excavation Safety:
FREE Training in the New Year
Update by: Robert Lahey, Chicagoland Construction Safety Council
The Electrical Contractors’ Association enjoys a partnership with the Construction Safety Council, as both organizations share a commitment to enhancing and preserving the well-being of IBEW Local 134 employers and employees. Training programs are discounted on a variety of topics in order to make them affordable and accessible throughout the Chicagoland region. In 2024, this partnership is expanding to include a new opportunity for electrical, energy, and communication contractors to participate in Essentials in Excavation Safety. The curriculum has been developed by the Construction Safety Council and is offered at no cost - thanks to federal grant funding from the U.S. Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Essentials in Excavation Safety is available in English or Spanish on any day at any time. The Construction Safety Council hosts training delivery every month in Hillside, Illinois. In addition, instruction is available upon request by any ECA member. The four-hour program includes interactive discussions, equipment demonstrations, and virtual reality simulations to help ensure safety for electricians engaged in trenching operations. The Council’s instructors are subject matter experts skilled in sharing their knowledge and experience with fellow construction professionals. The course content also supports the OSHA National Emphasis Program on Trenching and Excavation, which became effective in October 2018 but, unfortunately, remains relevant today. Tragically, the number of U.S. fatalities resulting from underground work has more than doubled since 2021 - with dozens of casualties reported each year.
The Construction Safety Council and ECA are working together to prevent injuries and losses that result from trench cave-ins. This half-day training program provides a solution that is not only long lasting, but also lifesaving. Make it a New Year’s Resolution to attend for FREE or schedule a session for your employees. Enrollment in Essentials in Excavation Safety is now open at www.buildsafe.org or call (708) 449-8604 to request on-demand delivery at a convenient time and location.
Robert Lahey is the President & CEO of the Chicagoland Construction Safety Council located in Hillside, Illinois. For more than 30 years, the Council has delivered programs and services in support of its mission to improve human safety performance through education and training. Learn more at www.buildsafe.org.
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The Power of Better Episode 8 unveils the extraordinary projects led by Powering Chicago’s Contractors and IBEW Local 134 Union Electricians.
Join Elbert Walters III, Executive Director of Powering Chicago, as he guides us through a series of groundbreaking initiatives.
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