On June 24, 2020, the Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter Legislative Committee hosted a Virtual Interview with Congressman Daniel P. Meuser of Pennsylvania’s 9th Congressional District. Government Affairs Coordinator Aaron Kelley conducted the interview and made several legislative requests throughout. The interview began with a discussion of the Congressman’s role as U.S. Representative for… Read more
The Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter, NECA is proud to announce its third annual Project Excellence Awards Program. The Project Excellence Awards will recognize Chapter contractor members for outstanding commitment, professionalism, and ingenuity in delivering their completed project within the Chapter’s jurisdiction. The Program will consider projects within the eleven (11) categories below: CommercialInstitutionalDesign… Read more
The Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter, NECA has donated to 20 health care facilities, systems, or foundations throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Each recipient has had a good relationship with NECA Contractors. These recipients include: Bryn Mawr Hospital (Mainline Health) Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Christiana Hospital Doylestown Hospital Health Foundation… Read more
The COVID-19 Pandemic makes it difficult to see positive things happening in the world. However, many Chapter Members are “doing well by doing good” despite the circumstances. On March 18, 2020, Kuharchik Construction CEO Robert Bresnahan donated 1,000 face masks to the Government of Luzerne County, PA to fight the… Read more
In March, three major pieces of federal legislation aimed at addressing the Coronavirus Pandemic were made law: First was H.R. 6074 , the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act. This Bill directed government funds to federal agencies in order to begin addressing the pandemic and setting the stage for future recovery efforts…. Read more
To provide you with timely, pertinent information on the Coronavirus Pandemic, the Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter has created an online “Coronavirus Resource Center”. This Resource Center contains information on the virus, its effects on our Industry, and guidance on responding to the pandemic. Resource Center content is updated daily. Click here to… Read more
In December, the Penn State University NECA Student Chapter received several pieces of incredible news. First, the Student Chapter received notice that its 2020 Student Passport Initiative proposal was undergoing consideration as a finalist. In January, one student representative will travel to ELECTRI’s annual meeting to present the Chapter’s updated… Read more
For the second time in eight years, Vanalt Electrical Construction has been awarded the Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence. This award recognizes outstanding employer-employee safety programs that set high standards for workplace safety and produce tangible results. In 2012, Vanalt was one of seven employers to be recognized for… Read more
On December 7, 2019 the Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter hosted its 80th Annual Holiday Meeting at The Lucy by Cescaphe in Philadelphia. The event was completely sold out and attended by over 280 Chapter Members, industry friends, and guests to celebrate another productive and successful year. During Dinner, the Chapter’s re-elected officers… Read more
The Fifth Annual National Apprenticeship Week took place November 11-17, 2019. To celebrate, the Apprentice Training for the Electrical Industry (ATEI 98) hosted an Apprenticeship Training Open House inviting all members of the community to learn more about our commitment to apprenticeships and how these unique work-based training programs make… Read more
