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 700 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
09/11/2019
Mayor Lightfoot Launches Chicago Energy Rating System
Chicago first US city with a large building energy rating requirement
Chicago became the first US city with a large building energy rating requirement with the formal launch of the Chicago Energy Rating System. The ordinance, adopted in 2017, will rate building energy efficiency performance on a zero to four-star scale, based on the four stars of the Chicago flag.
08/22/2019
ECA Summer Social Welcomed 75 Chapter Members
Members enjoyed the Wrigley Rooftops (Cubs vs. Giants)
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held an end-of-Summer membership event on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.
08/13/2019
Kelso-Burnett Co. honored with NECA Project Excellence Award
Flagship McDonald's, Chicago
The NECA Project Excellence Awards were created by the National Electrical Contractors Association to recognize electrical contractors who have done remarkable work during the previous calendar year.
Upcoming Events
Wed
25
2019
September 25, 2019
8:00AM-12:00PM
“Succession Planning”
Presented by Craig Bodette, Mosley, Pfundt & Glick, Inc.
The Drake Oak Brook Hotel, 2301 York Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
The ECA Education Research Committee is pleased to present their September education program, "Succession Planning".
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26
2019
September 26, 2019
2:00-6:00PM
VDVNA Review - Know Before You Go
Voice-Data-Video National Agreement Review
Maggiano's Banquets, 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook,IL 60523
The Chicago & Cook County Chapter, NECA is presenting an overview / summary of items that employers should know when securing a project utilizing the VDVNA.
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