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NECA contractors who attended Professor Greg McCann’s presentations at NECA Now in Phoenix learned several things about family-run enterprises. These companies represent 

Our electrical contractors and industry partners recognize the importance of supporting ELECTRI’s Talent Initiative. Having access to the best and brightest students is key to building the best qualified management teams for years to come.

Greenlee – A Textron Company has confirmed its additional gift of $100,000 to ELECTRI International. This brings the industry partner to the Champion level with a total commitment of $200,000.

ELECTRI International – The Foundation for Electrical Construction is now accepting proposals for its 2013 research grants to be initiated by younger faculty members at the Assistant Professor level at universities across the country. This award prog

The Talent Initiative Challenge is now at $675,000 – thanks to the recent $25,000 gift from Clennon Electric Compan

The Northeastern Line Constructors Chapter – NECA is convinced that working with ELECTRI International helps improve line constructors’ operations and their access to new talent. George Troutman (MJ Electric, Shoemakersville, PA) serves as Chapter representative to the ELECTRI Council.

ELECTRI International’s 2013 Green Energy Challenge is on its way. By the January 25^th deadline, 19 NECA Student Chapter teams had registered their intent to participate in the competition. Each team will conduct an energy audit of a parking structure on campus or in the nei

When Steve Killius, Legrand North America, arrived at the ELECTRI Council meeting, his excitement was clear for all to see.

The ELECTRI International Board of Trustees received a positive report on the Foundation's finances for 2012. Comparing the first 11 months of 2011 to January-November 2012, the Foundation's revenues showed an increase of $950,000 moving from $1.61 million to $2.56 million.

ELECTRI International is now taking applications from NECA Chapters for its 2013 Wendt Scholarships.  The program provides financial support to Chapters that offer their members NECA Management Education Institute training programs.

During December, ELECTRI has received two gifts directly for the Talent Initiative Challenge Grant.

ELECTRI International has had a remarkable 2012.

Contributions to the Foundation continue at an unprecedented pace with a 2012 total of $1,056,650. This includes $677,650 from electrical contractors and other industry colleagues and $379,000 from NECA Chapters. 

When the ELECTRI Council meets in January, members will face a difficult decision: Which research projects out of the seven finalist proposals should the Council commission for ELECTRI International’s 2013 research agenda?

NECA Student Chapter teams will be invited to conduct an energy audit of a parking structure on campus or in the neighboring community. The 250+ space structure may be stand alone or part of a larger facility, either above-ground or underground.

What do two NECA Chapters, one industry ally, and one electrical contractor have in common? Each has stepped up and responded immediately to the challenge grant designed to support ELECTRI International's Talent Initiative.

The ELECTRI Council met on Sunday, September 30th and learned just how much has been accomplished this year on the ELECTRI research agenda.

On Saturday, September 20, ELECTRI International and the National Electrical Contractors Association hosted the 4th Green Energy Challenge Finals during the NECA Convention in Las Vegas, NV.

ELECTRI International has released its recent research on the Smart Grid:  Installation and construction Management Aspects for Electrical Contractors.

The Georgia Institute of Technology has received a special research grant through an ELECTRI International partnership created by two ELECTRI Council members - the Atlanta Chapter NECA and Lutron Electronics Company, Inc.

ELECTRI International's focus on young academic talent is paying great rewards.

An Economic Analysis of Portability is now available from ELECTRI International – The Foundation for the Electrical Construction Industry, Inc. The Foundation’s latest study focused on the workforce productivity enhancements that portability could bring to the electrical construction indust

ELECTRI Council members gathered at the Intercontinental in Chicago for their mid-July meeting. The primary focus of the two-day event was interaction and discussions with academic researchers and colleagues from across the country.

ELECTRI International President Russ Alessi recently sat down with several electrical contractors to talk about the ways that ELECTRI is working to meet the needs of the industry.

Cooper US, Inc., on behalf of Cooper Industries (Houston, Texas), has joined the ELECTRI Council.

In February 2012, James O'Brien was working towards an Honors degree in Construction Management at the Institute of Technology - Tralee College in County Kerry, Ireland.

ELECTRI International's commissioned research on safety strategies for line construction is getting a lot of attention. The Safety DashBoard is one result of the research conducted at the University of Colorado by Dr. Matthew Hallowell.