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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.
Education
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.
07/12/2019
NECA Premier Partners
Profile of a NECA Premier Partner - Part 2
NECA's Premier Partner sponsorship program connects NECA members to the leading companies in the electrical construction industry. The Chicago and Cook County Chapter, NECA will focus on each NECA Premier Partner over the coming months. This month's focus will be on 3M.
06/27/2019
Trump Apprenticeship Regulatory Update
60-day comment period on the newly proposed rule
On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) allowing for the creation of Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs). These IRAPs are third-party certified apprenticeship programs with little oversight and minimal regulatory framework.The proposed rule includes an exemption from allowing the creation of IRAPs within the construction industry.
Safety
07/12/2019
NECA Premier Partners
Profile of a NECA Premier Partner - Part 2
NECA's Premier Partner sponsorship program connects NECA members to the leading companies in the electrical construction industry. The Chicago and Cook County Chapter, NECA will focus on each NECA Premier Partner over the coming months. This month's focus will be on 3M.
06/20/2019
NECA Premier Partners
Profile of a NECA Premier Partner
NECA's Premier Partner sponsorship program connects NECA members to the leading companies in the electrical construction industry. The Chicago and Cook County Chapter, NECA will focus on each NECA Premier Partner over the coming months. This month's focus will be on ABB.
05/23/2019
Complimentary eSafetyLine Subscription Available for ECA Members!
The eSafetyLine subscription provides access to a wealth of NECA safety resources.
This tool for Safety Managers features access to the NECA Safety manual, safety record keeping tools, access to safety publications including NFPA 70e, and more.
Management
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.
