One benefit of your membership with the Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter, NECA is access to hundreds of online courses through NECA National’s Learning Center. Presently, the Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter is the number one user of these courses throughout the nation. These courses cover a range of content from state-approved CEU Code classes to… Read more
On August 14th, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney signed Bill 190412 into law, officially authorizing the creation of a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program in the City. This program will be administered by the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) and is expected to significantly increase the number of clean energy, water conservation, and… Read more
According to a 2017 study, construction workers are among the most susceptible to opioid abuse-second only to food service industry employees. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate the total “economic burden” of prescription opioid misuse in the United States is $78.5 billion per year, clearly costing… Read more
Eighteen exceptional contractors from across the United States were recently named winners of NECA National’s 2019 Project Excellence Awards. These prestigious awards were created to recognize electrical contractors who have completed remarkable work during the previous calendar year. More specifically, contractors performing work across several market sectors are honored for their… Read more
The Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter continued to distinguish itself at the 2019 NECA Convention and Trade Show by attending with a record setting 85 Members and guests. This was the largest Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter delegation to ever attend a West Coast Convention! Our Chapter was proud to join NECA Members from across the… Read more
On August 15th, annual interviews concluded for the NECA/IBEW 98 Apprentice Training for the Electrical Industry (ATEI) Program. This year, almost 90 NECA Contractor representatives and Chapter staff members participated in one of the largest selection processes in the Program’s history. In total, 1,125 applications were submitted. Of this number, 800 applicants… Read more
The Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter hosted a joint networking event for the members of the Women in NECA, Future Leaders, and Safety Council Committees at the Phillies vs San Francisco Giants game on August 1st. This event served as a thank you to the commitment and participation of all members of these committees and… Read more
On March 18-19th, the Penn-Del-Jersey and Western PA Chapters, NECA held their 3rd Annual State Advocacy Day in Harrisburg, PA. During Monday night’s Joint Board Meeting, the two Chapters learned about NECA’s ongoing government affairs efforts and deliberated on shared issues of concern. On Tuesday, participants met with members of the… Read more
Philadelphia, PA – On Wednesday, February 6th, the Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter attended “Chamber Day”, an annual event hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia in Washington, D.C. providing regional business leaders with the opportunity to directly interact with many Members of Congress representing the Philadelphia Area. The day started… Read more
From courses on estimation and code updates to leadership and emotional intelligence, 2019 will have topics to benefit all member employees. The full course selection is available below, click on each course to learn more and register. 2019 Course Schedule Foreman Training, January 17 Basic Estimating (4 – Day Course),… Read more
