NECA has put together a Memo on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. On July 27, Senator Manchin and Senator Schumer announced a new agreement on Budget Reconciliation package that includes addressing inflation, healthcare, climate/energy policy, and tax issues. This new agreement came as a surprise because of Senator Manchin’s previous statements less than a month ago that he could not support a package outside of the healthcare provisions. Click here to read the full summary.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed NECA’s “5% Retention Cap Bill,” AB-2173 by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Laguna Beach).

The current public works 5% retention cap statute was set to expire at the end of this year. Now that AB-1273 has been signed by the Governor, the 5% public works retention cap policy is placed into California law for perpetuity.

NECA would like to thank all the contractors and other industry leaders who took the time to use grassroots advocacy to send an email to Governor Newsom asking that he sign the bill. Your voice makes a difference. We would also like to thank Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris and her staff for all their hard work in getting AB-1273 passed into law. Assemblymember Petrie-Norris is a long-time industry supporter, and we truly appreciate her continue efforts in making prompt and fair payment in the construction industry a priority.

Finally, we would like to thank Eddie Bernacchi and the entire Politico Team in Sacramento for all their efforts throughout the year!

• Log into the NECA Registration & Hotel Booking Website with your individual ID and Last Name. Note – please contact the Chapter office if you do not know your Individual ID.
  • Once logged in, follow the prompts and register for the sessions you would like; including any pre-convention workshops, the full convention, just the weekend package, or the virtual convention (if you aren’t able to physically join us in Austin).
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NorCal NECA’s 20^th annual Golf Classic took place at Ruby Hill Golf Course on Monday, May 16, 2022, with a full field of players. We would like to thank each of our valued industry partners and contractor members who sponsored the event, and those who participated in our raffle. Each year, we donate proceeds from the tournament to five charities that have been hand-picked for our Chapter. These charities are: Make-A-Wish Foundation Greater Bay Area, Aldea Children and Family Services in Napa, Attitudinal Healing Connection in Oakland, Modesto Gospel Mission in Modesto, and Hospice of San Joaquin in Stockton. The Golf Committee decided to add two charities to the list in 2022 – Doctors without Borders and Society for Disabilities.

Congratulations to all our winners and especially to the Santa Clara Valley Chapter NECA foursome of Doug Lung, Jared Gamble, Andrew Bowdish and Matt Leslie who have now won the NorCal NECA Golf Classic three-years running. Click here to see photos from this year’s Golf Classic and we hope that you will consider joining us on May 15, 2023, for our 21^st Annual Golf Classic.

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.