With paper and transportation costs increasing, switching to digital documents and forms to cut costs makes more and more sense – and not just for the obvious reasons. Digitization and “lean” best practices help contractors reduce waste across their businesses. From faster processes for forms to spotting patterns that cause project delays, digitization results in tangible benefits that make running a business easier and more affordable for business owners and operations managers.

NorCal NECA’s Associate Member DADO is trying to help our contractors by focusing on four practical, real-life ways that digital forms software will help your business achieve the benefits of lean construction. No BS, just concrete examples of what they can do, and the benefits you will see. Check out DADO’s Debrief by clicking here.

NorCal NECA’s Spring General Membership Meeting is scheduled for 5:00 PM on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the Dublin Ranch Golf Course (5900 Signal Hill Drive, Dublin). Network with your peers to gain informational insight in the industry, while participating in our mini tradeshow where select NorCal NECA Associate Members will display their products and services.

We will also welcome guest speaker Josh Bone (Executive Director ELECTRI International). Josh will talk about Innovative Technologies Transforming Electrical Contractors. Project deliver methods and building’s systems are growing increasingly complex. Owners and general contractors continue to push tighter schedules and control cost all while subcontractors are expected to adapt to their ever-changing expectations.

If you have not already done so, please RSVP your attendance by clicking here.

The Officer & Overhead Personnel Compensation Report presents a detailed analysis of key compensation and workforce benefits data from companies operating in the electrical contracting industry. Based on confidential surveys submitted by electrical contractors, this report includes a compilation and analysis of data segmented by total company sales volume, NECA chapter affiliation, and union status. The data includes: annual wages paid to overhead employees, officer compensation, employee benefit information, retirement/pension plan information and more!

NECA Members can receive this report for $45.00, and Non-NECA Members can receive the report for $95.00. If you participated in the study, you should have received a free copy of this report! You can click here to purchase a copy of the Officer and Overhead Personnel Compensation Report.

The Western Region Tri-District meeting will be held at the beautiful Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort in Lihue, Hawaii, from July 12–15, 2022. Registration fees for the meeting are $850 for NECA Members, $600 for your spouse/guest and $150 for children. Click here to register.

Guest speakers at the meeting include Karl Mecklenburg – former Denver Broncos player, six-time Pro Bowler, and four-time First Team All-Pro. The lessons life in the NFL taught him about teamwork, courage, dedication, desire, honesty and forgiveness and goal setting are his keys to success.  The second speaker is Sylvie Di Giusto who helps individuals and organizations explore how people make up their minds very quickly about them or their company, and either open the door for them or slam it shut. Sylvie takes audiences around the world on an interactive and entertaining journey of self-discovery that reveals how the world sees them, their brands, and organizations and ultimately, how they see themselves.

If you have questions or need help registering for the Tri-District meeting, please contact Jenny Fothergill at the Chapter office.

It’s that time again! Please join us on Friday, April 22, 2022, at the Birds Landing Shooting Club for NorCal NECA’s Annual Sporting Clay Classic. All proceeds for this event will benefit the following Charities: Make-a-Wish Greater Bay Area, Aldea Children and Family Services, Attitudinal Healing Connection, Hospice of San Joaquin, Modesto Gospel Mission, and the Society for Disabilities.

Please click here to register for the Sporting Clay Classic. Sponsorship levels are available and must be requested with your registration form by April 1, 2022, in order to have signage on the course.

Event Timeline:

• Date: Friday, April 22, 2022
• Time: Registration opens at 8:00 AM with a shotgun start at 9:00 AM.  Light breakfast will be available during registration, and lunch will be provided after the Clay Shoot.

Firearm Rentals are limited. To reserve, please call Birds Landing directly at (707) 374-5092, immediately upon registration and mention you are with the NorCal NECA group.

Raffle Tickets are $50 for 1 Ticket or $125 for 3 Tickets.  Tickets may be purchased in advance or on the day of the event.  To purchase in advance, please add the dollar amount to your online payment or check.

Registration is now open for NorCal NECA’s 20^th Annual Golf Classic. As a reminder, all proceeds benefit local charities in the area served by our Chapter!

• Date:  Monday, May 16, 2022
• Location:  Ruby Hills Golf Club, Pleasanton

Registration for this year’s tournament will be completed online by clicking here. Please note, payment can be made via credit card or check.  You are also able to purchase raffle tickets online with your registration!

• If you are paying via credit card, please complete the online registration and input your credit card information on the last page.
• If you are paying via check, please complete the online registration form and use coupon code NECA2022, when prompted. You can then remit payment to NorCal NECA 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA 94566.

If you cannot attend and would like to make a donation to the cause, you can do so on the online form, or you can remit a check to the Chapter office.

NECA and the Politico Group Continues to pursue a tax credit to offset the costs of the reinstated COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL), and because the issue is so important, the Politico Group has developed an additional tool to get our contractors’ voices heard. That tool is www.unioncontractorvoice.com. This website is a grassroots platform dedicated to California union-signatory construction employers. The platform will be used to focus on the most pressing issues impacting the union construction industry and empower union contractors, large and small alike, to take action.

 

Please take the time to click the above link.  Once on the main page, click “Take Action Now.” Then, simply input your information and click “Send Email.”

The Women in WECA and Future Leaders (WINFL) Leadership Conference features three full days of education and breakout sessions including featured speakers, group discussions and networking opportunities for both groups. The Women in NECA and Future Leaders Conference will be held March 14 – 16, 2022, at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.

Sessions will cover topics including leadership, company culture, work life balance, and hybrid workplaces. NECA is also bringing back Amanda King to emcee this exciting event.

Click here to register for this event. As a reminder, education fund credits can be used for reimbursement to this Leadership Conference. Contact Scot VanBuskirk at the Chapter office with any questions.

Delays are aggravating. The rescheduled flight or late train causes frustration. Rising to the top of the list – the unfinished economic recovery from COVID-19. In 2021, strong fiscal growth paused due to the rapid spread of the delta and omicron variants. Added to that was pandemic-related fallout from a hampered supply chain and unexpectedly high inflation. While such variables continue to loom, indicators are showing a full economic recovery in late 2022. The construction industry will bounce back more slowly, but recent outlooks show gains in every sector. If patience is a virtue, we should reap its rewards this year. Read more about the 2022 Construction Outlook from Electrical Contractors magazine by clicking here.