The Northern California Chapter, NECA has relocated to a new facility in Pleasanton. Please note our new address; our phone number will remain the same.

7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Office: (925) 828-6322

On March 4th, the Northern California Chapter, NECA is relocating to a new facility in Pleasanton. Please note our new address; our phone numbers will remain the same.

7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Office: (925) 828-6322

Communication Best Practices for Project Managers discusses the typical types of communications a project manager has and provides strategies to improve those communications. This short, on-demand online course will help improve the effectiveness of the everyday communications electrical project managers have.

You can access this course and view all of NECA’s online project management training by clicking here.

Our 17th annual Golf Classic will take place on Monday, May 20, 2019, at Ruby Hill Golf Course in Pleasanton. Mark your calendars for this annual fundraiser and golf event with registration information to be sent to Chapter members soon.

Not a golfer? We are always looking for volunteers to lend a hand at the event. Feel free to reach out to Julie Russell for more information.

Two weeks ago, the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) held its 32nd annual student competition in Sparks, Nevada. This year, students gave presentations in 12 different construction categories. The electrical program was presented by Rosendin Electric and challenged 10 University teams of 6 people each. The students were provided an existing facility that was being repurposed as a phased Enterprise Data Center. The project, located in Southwestern Region of the United States, was 90% complete with phase one and the students were being asked to provide competitive bids for the second phase – a 48MW deployment, leaving the final 24MW for Phase 3. The Milwaukee School of Engineering took first place, while Auburn University came in second place and CSU Chico took third place.

The Chapter is pleased to welcome its new Associate Member, Medcor, Inc. Medcor provides health navigation services through on-site clinics, telephonic triage, construction health & safety services, and through telemedicine. Medcor’s proprietary clinical protocols, software and operating systems enable their skilled staff to achieve sustained, positive results. Since 1984, employers of all sizes from many industries have benefited from Medcor’s innovative services.

The Northern California Chapter was chartered as a Chapter of NECA on January 8, 1944. On Saturday, February 2, 2019, members, associates, partners and guests gathered for the Chapter’s 75th Anniversary Gala at the beautiful Blackhawk Museum. Guests were welcomed by a string trio while they socialized and explored the museum exhibits. Executive Director Greg Armstrong offered some interesting tidbits about the Chapter’s history – offering special recognition to long time members Brayer Electric Company; Collins Electrical Company, Inc.; Niles Electric Company, Inc.; Napa Electric Shop; Red Top Electric Company, Inc.’ and Morrow Meadows. Mr. Armstrong also took the opportunity to present Long Electric with a 25 year membership plaque. Chapter President Greg Long welcomed attendees and introduced special guest National NECA President David Long who presented the Board and Chapter with a plaque in honor of the Chapter’s 75th Anniversary.

What a privilege to celebrate this significant milestone with you! Please click here to view photos from the evening taken by Cathy Breslow.

According to OSHA in a recent new release, falls are the leading cause of worker fatalities in the construction industry. With that in mind, the agency is now making available a collection of what it calls “compliance assistance resources,” designed to help employers address falls in the workplace. Click here to learn more!

January means it’s time for a look at what to expect in the upcoming year. Jeff Gavin dives right in with the 2019 Construction Outlook in the latest issue of Electrical Contractors Magazine. Click here to read the full article.

The W. Creighton Schwan Scholarship is available to receive applications now. Established in 2007 by NorCal NECA’s Codes & Standards Committee in memory of W. Creighton Schwan who dedicated his life to the electrical industry. Please click here for more details on the scholarship and instructions on how to apply.