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The Power of Better Episode 8 unveils the extraordinary projects led by Powering Chicago’s Contractors and IBEW Local 134 Union Electricians.
Join Elbert Walters III, Executive Director of Powering Chicago, as he guides us through a series of groundbreaking initiatives that redefine the standards of electrical craftsmanship and innovation in renewable energy, construction technology, smart living, and audio-visual enhancements.
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CSC SAFETY UPDATE
Excavation Safety:
FREE Training in the New Year
Update by: Robert Lahey, Chicagoland Construction Safety Council
The Electrical Contractors’ Association enjoys a partnership with the Construction Safety Council, as both organizations share a commitment to enhancing and preserving the well-being of IBEW Local 134 employers and employees. Training programs are discounted on a variety of topics in order to make them affordable and accessible throughout the Chicagoland region. In 2024, this partnership is expanding to include a new opportunity for electrical, energy, and communication contractors to participate in Essentials in Excavation Safety. The curriculum has been developed by the Construction Safety Council and is offered at no cost - thanks to federal grant funding from the U.S. Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Essentials in Excavation Safety is available in English or Spanish on any day at any time. The Construction Safety Council hosts training delivery every month in Hillside, Illinois. In addition, instruction is available upon request by any ECA member. The four-hour program includes interactive discussions, equipment demonstrations, and virtual reality simulations to help ensure safety for electricians engaged in trenching operations. The Council’s instructors are subject matter experts skilled in sharing their knowledge and experience with fellow construction professionals. The course content also supports the OSHA National Emphasis Program on Trenching and Excavation, which became effective in October 2018 but, unfortunately, remains relevant today. Tragically, the number of U.S. fatalities resulting from underground work has more than doubled since 2021 - with dozens of casualties reported each year.
The Construction Safety Council and ECA are working together to prevent injuries and losses that result from trench cave-ins. This half-day training program provides a solution that is not only long lasting, but also lifesaving. Make it a New Year’s Resolution to attend for FREE or schedule a session for your employees. Enrollment in Essentials in Excavation Safety is now open at www.buildsafe.org or call (708) 449-8604 to request on-demand delivery at a convenient time and location.
Robert Lahey is the President & CEO of the Chicagoland Construction Safety Council located in Hillside, Illinois. For more than 30 years, the Council has delivered programs and services in support of its mission to improve human safety performance through education and training. Learn more at www.buildsafe.org.
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Program Overview:
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Legislative Presentation - Chris Nybo
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Golf, Food, and Networking
“Lobbying 101: An Overview of the Political Process and How to Effectively Advocate Within It.”
The presentation will discuss what lobbying is, what lobbyists do, and why it is important for organizations to be engaged in the policymaking process.
REGISTER NOW
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Please click the link below for a listing of the upcoming ECA Membership Meetings for 2024 and NECA events in 2024! Please note that the January Membership Meeting is on a new date!
ECA Membership Meetings for 2024 / NECA Events for 2024
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ECA Membership Meeting - January 24, 2024
Registration is Open!
Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting!
This luncheon event is scheduled as follows:
ECA Membership Meeting
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Maggiano's Banquets
240 Oakbrook Ctr.
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 368-0300
Registration / Networking: 12:00 pm
Lunch: 12:30 pm
Business Session: 1:15 pm
Event Concludes: 2:00 pm
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
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Dr. Paul Lisnek, WGN-TV Political Analyst.
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ECA Membership Meeting -
February 14, 2024
Please join us for the ECA Regular Membership Meeting.
This luncheon event is scheduled as follows:
ECA Membership Meeting
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Shaw's Crab House
1900 East Higgins Road
Schaumburg, IL
(847) 517-2722
Registration / Networking: 12:00 pm
Lunch: 12:30 pm
Business Session: 1:15 pm
Event Concludes: 2:00 pm
The program will feature industry updates, as well as guest speaker, Dr. Paul Lisnek, WGN-TV Political Analyst. He will be discussing the upcoming Primaries / Presidential Election / Chicago & State politics, among other areas.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
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CISCO is providing several scholarships for high school seniors and Union members/contractor employees. If you are an affiliate of CISCO and have a college-bound child, a child attending community college, or you are pursuing your own continuing education, make sure to apply for a CISCO scholarship for MONEY FOR COLLEGE!
Click Here to Download Scholarship Applications
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CISCO Annual Meeting
January 19, 2024
(New location! -- Harry Caray's - Lombard)
The Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) Annual Meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2024 at Harry Caray's Restaurant at the Westin Hotel, 70 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL. Registration / Breakfast is at 8:00 am; Program starts at 9:00 am. To register: E-mail Julie Mulvey at julia@CISCO.org or call: (630) 472-9411. This event is complimentary to CISCO members; however, seating is limited!
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Project Submissions for the 2024 CBC Merit Awards
ENTRY DEADLINE: December 31, 2023
The Chicago Building Congress Merit Awards Committee invites CBC members and non-members to submit entries for CBC's 2024 Merit Awards competition. This program recognizes the most outstanding construction projects from the past three years in the Chicagoland area and surrounding counties. Winners will be recognized at the CBC Merit Awards which will be held on May 9, 2024 at Morgan Manufacturing.
ENTRY GUIDELINES:
- Projects must be completed by December 31, 2023.
- If you have entered a project in the past, you are welcome to enter it again (As long as it is within 3 years of 2023).
- Please do not enter the same project in more than one category.
ENTRY FEE: CBC Members - $300 | Non-members - $600
ENTRY DEADLINE: December 31, 2023
CATEGORIES FOR 2024:
The CBC Merit Awards is entering its 68th year! Check out these categories which acknowledge the construction industry's ever-changing landscape.
- Education – Pre K through 12
- Education – Higher Education
- Healthcare
- Residential/Hospitality
- Commercial Construction UNDER $50 Million
- Commercial Construction OVER $50 Million
- Renovation & Adaptive Reuse UNDER $20 Million
- Renovation & Adaptive Reuse OVER $20 Million
- Infrastructure or Industrial Construction
- Interior Build-Out
JUDGING CRITERIA:
A panel of dedicated industry professionals volunteer their time in multiple judging sessions to select the top four entries in each category based on the following criteria:
- Distinctive, functional or innovative design
- Quality of construction
- Impact of the project on the community and inclusion initiatives
- Safety record
Click Here to Submit Your Project
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"Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction"
Monday, February 12, 2024 to Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
Please join us for this ECA Research and Education Committee program!
Glenn DeSoto, NECA Education Instructor
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH)
6201 W. 115th Street
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 38901340
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (All three days)
Breakfasts available at 7:45 am; Lunches are to be provided, as well.
The fee for this program is $200.00 per ECA member.
Program description:
"Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction"
Small mistakes in an estimate can have a huge impact on your bid’s bottom line and this course provides the tools needed to be both comprehensive and competitive. This course will discuss the process for assembling an estimate including: developing material lists, applying labor unit data, material takeoff and application of direct job costs, overhead, and profit.
Following this course, participants will be able to:
List types of mistakes found when estimating electrical construction projects and how to avoid them
Describe the parts of an estimate
Explain the importance of establishing the true cost for a project
Develop an estimate to provide job management information
Discuss how labor units can be used to competitively bid projects
Explain the difference between a competitive bid and simply a low bid
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Website Update / Webinars / Member News
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Please review the updated information for access to the EAP.
Please click here for portal update information, as well.
New Member Landing Pages
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- Access to support via phone and online forms
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- Instant login to your personalized member portal
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Access benefits at www.ers-eap.com using your email and company code: ecaeap
- Explore live chat, phone support, and online requests.
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