Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction
2020-01-06 08:00 - 2020-01-09 16:00 UTC | NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
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 class, 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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EPS Level 1 - Stockton
2020-01-14 16:30 - 2020-01-16 20:30 UTC | Stockton Training Center, 1531 El Pinal Drive, Stockton, CA, 95205, United States
A good foreman is often a company’s most valuable asset. This course will provide important knowledge and skills for foremen with a wide range of responsibilities. It will enrich an understanding of the business and process of construction and enable IBEW foremen to ensure that work is done correctly, safely, within budget and on time.
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EPS Level 1 - Stockton _ Continued
2020-01-21 16:30 - 2020-01-23 20:30 UTC | CA

EPS Level 1 - Pleasanton
2020-01-27 16:00 - 2020-01-29 20:00 UTC | NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
A good foreman is often company’s most valuable asset. This course will provide important knowledge and skills for foremen with a wide range of responsibilities. It will enrich an understanding of the business and process of construction and enable IBEW foremen to ensure that work is done correctly, safely, within budget and on-time. Anyone interested in improving their skills as a foreman should attend this training class. This class is a requirement for foreman callout by name (where applicable).
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Participants must attend all six consecutive classes to receive a certificate of completion. No make-up classes allowed.

Succession Planning
2020-01-30 08:30 - 12:30 UTC | NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
The purpose of this program is to discuss with participants the different ways to transfer ownership from the founders to children, key employees or independent third parties. We discuss various methods, planning strategies, document drafting, valuation matters and other major concerns to the process.
Following this course, participants will be able to:

Identify how to determine who your successors will be;
Explain what is necessary for succession to be successful for your business;
Apply various methods to see what fits your company; and
Discuss why every company needs a solid succession plan.

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EPS Level 1 - Pleasanton _ Continued
2020-02-03 16:00 - 2020-02-05 20:00 UTC | NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States

NFPA-70E
2020-02-06 09:00 - 2020-02-07 17:00 UTC | ZNE Center, 14600 Catalina Street, San Leandro, CA, 94577, United States
The National Fire Protection Association developed NFPA-70E at the request of OSHA to provide the requirements for Electrical Safe Work Practices in the electrical industry. This course is designed to provide attendees with a clear understanding of the rules and regulations related to this standard, it’s relevance to Federal OSHA regulations, and guidance and rules related to proper risk assessment, control of electrical energy, selection of personal protective equipment, the care and maintenance of equipment and the selection of electrical protective devices.
Attendees will be evaluated on applying the provisions and requirements of NFPA-70E. A copy of the NFPA-70E Standard will be given to each attendee. This course will be presented in eight separate modules using PowerPoint slides following the articles and sections found in the NFPA-70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. This expanded course will also discuss employer and employee responsibilities, a systems approach to safety, qualified persons, electrical safety management systems, planning and elements of control, and best practices.
Following the class, participants will be able to:

Discuss the NFPA-70E
Discuss employer and employee responsibilities
Discuss planning and elements of control
Discuss NFPA-70E best practices
Identify rules and regulations related to proper risk assessment
Describe the importance of personal protective equipment selection
Identify relevant Federal OSHA standards
Describe a systems approach to safety

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Collection Tools & Tips Seminar
2020-02-19 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
California law provides statutory tools to give contractors the leverage they need to maximize their chances of getting paid. This workshop educates contractors on how to apply the leverage provided by liens, stop payment notices and bond claims to squeeze payments out of nonpaying customers. In three hours with 30+ year construction lawyer Dan McLennon, participants will receive instruction on the law creating these tools, 80+ pages of template documents to use to implement them, and instruction on how to use them. Setting up and enforcing company processes and protocols will also be discussed.
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EPS Level 1 - Modesto
2020-02-24 16:30 - 2020-02-26 20:30 UTC | Central Valley Training Center, 1925 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto, CA, 95354, United States

MEETING: IBEW595/NorCal NECA Joint Safety Committee
2020-02-26 16:30 - 18:00, 2020-04-29 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States

EPS Level 1 - Modesto _ Continued
2020-03-02 16:30 - 2020-03-04 20:30 UTC | Central Valley Training Center, 1925 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto, CA, 95354, United States

Avoid Killer Jobs Seminar
2020-03-05 08:00 - 16:00 UTC | NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
Accurate estimates are vital to a contractor’s survival and one wrong estimate can erode the entire company’s profits. This course will show how historical data from accounting, estimating and job tracking can be used to improve estimate accuracy through data-mining and statistical process control. Following this course, participants will be able to:

Identify ways to improve estimating accuracy;
Give examples of how to improve a company’s performance using historical data;
Discuss data-mining methods and statistical process control; and
Explain data graphs.

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Pre-Construction Planning
2020-03-11 08:00 - 15:00 UTC | NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
The goal of this seminar is to assist contractors in developing a formal pre-construction planning process that extends through the three project stages: bidding, pre-construction and project execution.
The seminar will also include major principles for successful implementation of pre-construction planning. Contractors will be presented with a comprehensive set of pre-construction activities (over 70 activities) that can be tailored to fit all project sizes and all project risks. Best pre-construction planning practices that are currently utilized by the nation’s top contractors will also be presented.

MEETING: Codes & Standards Committee
2020-03-17 17:00 - 18:00, 2020-04-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States

EBUCC Educational Forum
2020-03-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
East Bay Uniform Code Committee, Educational Forum, Must RSVP to juanitas@norcalneca.org

MEETING: IBEW595-NorCal NECA Joint Safety Committee
2020-03-25 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States

POSTPONED: EPS Level 1 - Modesto
2020-03-30 16:30 - 2020-04-01 20:30 UTC | Central Valley Training Center, 1925 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto, CA, 95354, United States

POSTPONED: EPS Level 1 - Modesto _ Continue
2020-04-06 16:30 - 2020-04-08 20:30 UTC | Central Valley Training Center, 1925 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto, CA, 95354, United States

CANCELLED: Annual Spring General Member Meeting
2020-04-07 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Dublin Ranch Golf Club, 5900 Signal Hill Drive, Dublin, CA, 94568, United States
Why NECA?
NECA is the voice of the $171 billion electrical construction industry that brings power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across the U.S.
NECA works with several industry organizations to implement continuing education, labor relations, current information and promotional activities for the membership. As the voice of the electrical contracting industry, NECA works to promote higher standards, quality workmanship and training for a skilled workforce.
Why Attend?
Join fellow NorCal NECA Members for great conversation, hosted cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Network with your peers to gain informational insight in the industry, while participating in our Mini Trade Show where select NorCal NECA Associate Members will display their products and services.
And!!! you won’t want to miss our highly anticipated guest speaker, Lonnie Cumpton, National NECA’s Director of Construction Manufacturing and Prefabrication. Lonnie was hired to help NECA contractors of all sizes develop manufacturing and prefabrication processes in an effort to increase productivity and reduce costs. Lonnie brings a great deal of Virtual Design Construction (VDC) workflow expertise that will provide value to your customer base.

CANCELLED: EBUCC Educational Forum
2020-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
East Bay Uniform Code Committee Educational Forum, must RSVP to juanitas@norcalneca.org.

18th Annual Golf Classic
2020-05-18 09:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ruby Hill Golf Club, 3400 W Ruby Hill Dr, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
9:15 AM Registration Opens
9:30 AM Putting/ Chipping Contests Open
11:30 AM Shotgun Start
5:30 PM Dinner, Awards and Raffle
All proceeds benefit local charities in the areas served by NorCal NECA

WORKSHOP: Understanding Construction Accounting
2023-10-16 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
About this Course: An understanding of construction accounting is essential for the success of your business. This course covers topics such as revenue recognition methods, the components of contract costs, how to calculate revenue earned, balance sheet accounts that are unique to contractors, and key financial ratios for contractors.
Following this course, participants will be able to:

Calculate job costs
List components of contract costs
Give examples of methods to measure percentage of completion and revenue earned
Explain how to calculate financial ratios

Target Audience: Business owners, executive level management, project managers, superintendents, CFOs, Controllers and bookkeepers.
About the Instructor: R. David O’Brien, CPA, CGMA – Dave has a wealth of experience in assurance and accounting, primarily focused on the construction industry, with emphasis in real estate, manufacturing and distribution. Among his clientele are general, mechanical, electrical, flooring, sheet metal, fire protection and numerous other contractors, as well as homebuilders and commercial and land developers. A graduate of California State University at Chico, Dave worked for large firms in Reno and Toledo before joining Mosely Glick O’Brien, Inc., as Partner. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Society of Certified Public Accountants in Ohio, Nevada and Michigan, and is affiliated with the Construction Industry CPAs/Consultants Association (CICPAC) and the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA).

Sound & Communication Negotiation
2023-10-17 | ZNE Center, 14600 Catalina Street, San Leandro, CA, 94577, United States

MEETING: IBEW Local 595 Q4 Board of Trustee (H&W/Vacation/Service Corp.)
2023-10-17 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | BeneSys Administrators, 7180 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 200, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States

MEETING: Codes & Standards Committee
2023-10-17 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Video Conference

Virtual EBUCC Educational Forum
2023-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
You’re invited to join NorCal NECA’s Codes & Standards Committee, EBUCC Educational Forum. This month we welcome California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) Associate Architect Irina Brauzman, who will identify the various state agencies that contribute to Title 24 and their authorities for different occupancies and applications. She will then go over how to properly use the Matrix Adoption Tables that can be found in most parts of Title 24.
This forum is worth 0.10 (1hr.) CEU’s for Building Officials/Inspectors. Hope to see you there!
Click here to Register by —>ZOOM
The Northern California Chapter, (NECA) National Electrical Contractors Association’s Codes & Standards and East Bay Uniform Code Committees are intended to advance the cause of electrical safety and help improve the quality of electrical construction. Both committees are dedicated to providing a monthly educational forum where electrical inspectors, contractors and IBEW members, are exposed to current code practices, education, news and events. NorCal, NECA is a proud approved (ICC) International Code Council Preferred Education Provider.

Sound & Communication Negotiations
2023-10-18 | ZNE Center, 14600 Catalina Street, San Leandro, CA, 94577, United States

NECA Safety Professionals Institute
2023-10-18 08:00 - 2023-10-20 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Washington, DC
Start Date: 10-18-2023
End Date: 10-20-2023
Start Time: 8:00 am
End Time: 5:00 pm
NECA recognizes that health and safety is a “Shared Responsibility” between employers and employees and provides this training for awareness and to help reduce incidents, injuries, and fatalities through an established Safety Management System, adaptable for all organizations. Designed for new safety professionals in the electrical contracting industry, NECA’s Safety Professionals Institute provides participants with the “must know” topics for those responsible for keeping our inside and outside linemen safe.
Target Audience
New safety directors, safety managers, site safety officers, safety coordinators, safety specialists or anyone who is looking to move into a safety role at their company.
Format

Pre-work: Five (5) hours of online, on-demand content
Core curriculum: 3 days of in-person instruction led by industry professionals
Capstone project: Create a detailed safety program, reviewed by industry experts, to take back to your company

What You Will Learn
Upon completing this program, participants will be able to…

Describe common workplace hazards
Define common safety regulations
Identify the hazards electrical employees are exposed to
Define risk
Create a plan to reduce risk
Create an emergency response plan
Communicate the rights of employees to safety in the workplace
Communicate the safety department’s responsibilities to employees
Provide coaching and mentoring to employees on safety

Download the brochure and registration form
For your application to be considered, you must submit the following:

A completed application form
A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume highlighting your relevant experience
A letter of recommendation from an executive at your company; if you are the most senior executive in your firm, a notation of this is sufficient
Signed commitment pledge to complete Capstone by Monday, March 1, 2024
Either a photocopy showing proof of:

Completed OSHA 30-hour (either general industry or construction)

Or a photocopy showing proof of:

Completed ET&D 10-hour AND
Completed ET&D 20-hour

The Registration Fee of $3200 includes three days of instruction, all course materials, those meals and receptions/dinners indicated in the Schedule of Events, and support from subject matter experts during your Capstone project. The Registration Fee does not include lodging, airfare, or other miscellaneous expenses. Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and for securing ground transportation upon arrival. Upon review, accepted applicants will be notified and provided the information to make their hotel arrangements within NECA’s room block.
Applications will be processed on a first-come basis and attendance is limited. Therefore, promptness in complying with all application procedures is essential. Applications will not be processed unless accompanied by payment. Please note, to encourage open and productive discussions, registrations may be geographically limited.
Due to enrollment limitations, a waiting list will be maintained. Individuals on this list will be accorded the opportunity to attend this program, on a first-come basis, to fill a vacancy created by a cancellation.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received 30 days prior to the start of the program may be made without charge; within 30 days prior to the start, there will be a service charge of $500 and within 15 days of the program the registrant will forfeit their entire registration fee unless a substitute is provided or the registration spot is filled from the wait list. Substitutions for a confirmed registrant may be made only with consent of NECA Education.
Course Length: 3 Days
