The 2019-2020 editions of the NECA Manual of Labor Units (MLU) and Tool and Equipment Rental Schedule are now available for purchase in the NECA Store.
For nearly 100 years, the NECA MLU has provided users with an experience-based reference to estimating the required electrical construction labor for installing typical electrical and communications systems. The 2019-2020 edition provides units for LED fixtures and 35kv cable, and a new keyword index to provide a better user experience when locating labor units. Learn more at www.necanet.org/mlu.
The NECA Tool and Equipment Rental Schedule helps electrical contractors ensure the tool and equipment expenses are included as direct job expenses, not overhead, and are designed to be used for both internal accounting and estimating. The 2019-2020 edition includes an expanded catalogue of safety resources, instruments and test equipment. Learn more at www.necanet.org/tool.
REMINDER: NECA members can receive a free copy of the NECA MLU by request. Letters to request a free copy will be mailed to member company accredited representatives in the new year. Contact education@necanet.org with any questions.
The Chapter is pleased to welcome its newest member, Reddstar Electric Systems Incorporated to the Alameda Division.
Reddstar Electric Systems Incorporated
John Reddy
jreddy@reddstarinc.com
29596 Dixon Street, Suite 39
Hayward, CA 94544
Inside wiremen must be part of the constructibility design process. Bringing qualified wiremen from the field to the design seat, takes training on a highly recognized software solution called Revit, by Autodesk. The ZNE Center is offering a beginner level course on “Revit for Electricians,” on December 16, 2019. Please click here to understand the union training and value that is being offered directly from certified Autodesk Trainer, Elise Moss. You can register for the course on December 16th, by going to www.znecenter.org, and clicking on the continuing education link.
Professional development opportunities are crucial for employers and employees in the electrical construction industry. In 2019, ELECTRI International initiated development of a project management training series geared toward electrical contractors. This report details the first phase of the new training series, knows as the Electrical Management Training (EMT). This training is a resource for new hires, newly promoted trade workers, and managerial employees seeking continuing education. The training is intended to help contractors build their managerial “bench strength.”
The research team proposed to develop training material that would teach content through personal experiences from current practitioners in a video format that was quick and easy to view. Included in this report are details from the study, which include: the necessary subject matter, the development of five videos for the first EMT course module and recommendations for the future development of the EMT course modules. Please click here to view the report. Please click here to view the video.
Effective December 1, 2019, the following increases will go into effect. Please be sure to use the updated cost data sheets on the “Agreements” page of our NorCal NECA website when bidding work in the corresponding jurisdiction.
- Bay to Borders Residential Agreement
- Schedule A received a $1.00 increase to the wage, $0.25 increase to the pension; and a $0.50 increase to the health and welfare.
- Schedule B received a $0.25 increase to the pension and a $0.50 increase to the health and welfare. The wage for Schedule B is 88% of the Schedule A rate.
Effective January 1, 2020, the following increases will go into effect for the MAI-MOU Regional Agreement.
- Bay Area CE/CW will have a new health and welfare rate of $6.65.
- Central Valley CE/CW received a $0.75 increase to the wage and will have a new health and welfare rate of $6.65.
The 2020 NEC development cycle has come to a close with issuance by the NFPA Standards Council. There are many changes related to new technologies and industry trends in this edition. Click here to read about some of the key revisions that directly benefit safety in the electrical industry.
Want to learn about the upcoming changes? Join NECA for a webinar on Tuesday, October 15th at 10:30 AM EST for a review of the most significant changes in the 2020 NEC from those that know it best. Learn about new articles and revisions to existing requirements that have an impact on your daily business.
Over the past few weeks, the Northern California Chapter, NECA has distributed proceeds from our annual NorCal NECA Golf Classic to charities in each of our Chapter’s jurisdictions. This year, the following charities were chosen:
- Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area Foundation – $10,000
- Aldea Children and Family Services – $9,000
- Modesto Gospel Mission – $9,000
- Attitudinal Healing Connection – $9,000
- Hospice of San Joaquin – $9,000
It is heart-warming to know that each of these very deserving charities will benefit greatly from the donations. The Chapter wishes to express a very special thank you to all of our generous golf tournament participants.
The Chapter held its annual Fall General Membership Meeting and Awards dinner last week at the Palm Event Center in Pleasanton. Over 120 attended the event, networking with peers and making new acquaintances. The evening began with a welcome from Executive Director Greg Armstrong and Chapter President Greg Long.
After dinner, the Chapter presented the annual Project Excellence Awards. To keep the awards selection process fair to all of our members, projects are judged by industry professionals based on criteria including originality, aesthetics, workmanship and difficulty of installation.
We are excited to announce that seventeen projects were selected to receive Project Excellence Awards this year. Congratulations to the following recipients:
- Collins Electrical Company, Inc. – Mountain House High School Phase IV
- Columbia Electric, Inc.– Dougherty Road Improvements
- Del Monte Electric Company, Inc.– Yerba Buena High School New Student Union and Quad Modernization
- Del Monte Electric Company, Inc.– Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Solar
- Lloyd F. McKinney Associates, Inc.– The Flats
- Long Electric Company –Stone Brewing Napa
- McGrath Electric, Inc.– Center Street Parking Garage
- McGrath Electric, Inc.– Lynbrook High School Field House
- Morrow-Meadows Corporation– Boehringer Ingelheim – Fox/LTF
- PDE Total Energy Solutions – Las Positas College Microgrid
- Prime Electric, Inc. – Confidential Gaming Company
- Ray’s Electric – Solar Street Lights and Luminaires Installation
- SilMan Industries – Brooklyn Basin – CityLift Parking Electrical Installation (Ph 1, 2 & 3)
- SilMan Industries – Port of Oakland, Term. #1 Electric Ground Service Equipment Charging Stations
- Smith & Sons Electric, Inc. – West Valley College School of Professional Studies
- St.Francis Electric– TraPac Terminal Redevelopment – Berths 25-26
- Wilhite Electric, Inc. – The Chemical Synthesis Pilot Plant at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
On September 9th, Jennifer Fothergill joined the Northern California Chapter, NECA staff and will be working closely with the Alameda Division members, as well as doing the Business Development/Government Relations for Alameda County. Jenny has spent the past four years as Director of Operations at Pain Medicine Consultants. Prior to being Director of Operations, Jenny worked at the Law Office of Michael Later as the Legal/Administrative Assistant and Office Manager.
Join us in welcoming Jenny to the Chapter and please feel free to contact her at jenniferf@norcalneca.org.
This week, we are saying good-bye to Julie Russell. Julie joined the Chapter in 2011, and after eight years of dedicated service, she has decided to retire! Julie has worked tirelessly to assist our members and has helped plan countless trips to the NECA Convention and other meetings. We are all sorry to see her go, but extend our best wishes to her as she embarks on this new chapter in her life!
