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Hear directly from fellow contractors who have successfully integrated high-tech and low-tech solutions to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and boost profitability. This session will provide real-world examples, actionable best practices, and practical insights to help you apply innovative solutions to your business today while building a roadmap for future growth.
Republicans hold the so-called “trifecta,” the Senate, the House, and White House. Learn how Congress has been working with, and relying on, the Administration on issues important to your business, including tax reform, tariffs, permitting reform, and future work opportunities for NECA contractors.
This course will discuss the top contract clauses that electrical contractors commonly face when presented with a contract from a general contractor or owner. We will discuss the legal consequences of these clauses. We will also discuss how to revise these clauses so that they are more equitable for the construction contractor. Among the clauses to be discussed are contingent payment provisions, indemnity provisions, insurance requirements, and scheduling provisions.
As technology advances and industries converge, electrical and limited energy contractors are facing new challenges and evolving expectations. This session will discuss how increasing project demands are driving the need for cross-disciplinary skills, deeper collaboration, and a shift in the contractor’s role to that of a proactive problem solver. The session also highlights disruptive trends, such as Class 4 Fault-Managed Power, and the critical role of strategic partnerships in navigating the industry’s future.
Moderated by Tom Beros.
Cutting-edge materials are driving advancements in the renewable energy industry to improve efficiency, durability, and long-term performance.This session will discuss how these advanced materials are shaping the future of sustainable energy, improving project planning, and offering new opportunities for contractors committed to high-performance, resilient renewable solutions.
Cost: $350
Learn how to refine your brand and messaging specifically for service and maintenance contracts while leveraging AI to drive smarter, faster growth. This course will discuss proven SEO strategies, automating your marketing and leveraging AI analytics to make growth-driven decisions. How to integrate social media and prospect with AI-powered insights will also be discussed. Participants will walk away with a proven system that connects AI, sales, and marketing to consistently land high-value service and maintenance contracts.
You’ll learn how to:
Define and target your ideal buyer persona
-Get on the first page of Google with proven SEO strategies
-Automate your marketing to generate and nurture leads
-Integrate social media for sales and marketing synergy
-Use AI for sales role-playing and objection handling
-Prospect more effectively with AI-powered insights
-Leverage AI analytics to make growth-driven decisions
Walk away with a proven system that connects AI, sales, and marketing to consistently land high-value service and maintenance contracts.
ELECTRI International offers a wide-range of resources beyond research reports including the Business Coaching program, Project Management Apprenticeship, Interactive Career Map and KPI Benchmarking. Learn how to access these resources, integrate them into your business, and connect with ELECTRI’s network. Whether you’re a contractor, chapter leader, or industry partner, this session will help you get the most out of the foundation and ensure you’re prepared for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.
Moderated by Josh Bone.
You’re part of the premier association for electrical contractors and have access to invaluable content, programming and opportunities, but what should you focus on? This session, delivered by NECA Field Representatives, will help you prioritize which programs and services will have the most immediate effect on your business. Learn how NECA can help you with labor relations, business and market development, education, innovation, standards, safety, advocacy, networking and more.