Session
Opening Reception: Night at the Museum
Step back in time to an era of innovation and opulence at the iconic Griffin Museum of Science and Industry! Inspired by the grandeur of the 1893 World’s Fair and the glamour of the Roaring ‘20s, this year’s event promises an unforgettable celebration.
Explore the wonders of science through interactive NECA installations showcasing the marvels of electricity and 19th-century breakthroughs. Enjoy Chicago’s finest fare with World’s Fair-inspired concessions and 1920s-style cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Engage in era-themed games and activities, then hit the dance floor with Milwaukee Tool’s Tool Shed Band.
Optimizing Productivity: Exploring the 4×10 Work Week for Electrical Contractors
Electrical contractors constantly seek ways to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance workforce satisfaction. One emerging strategy is the 4×10 work schedule. This session will examine if this schedule can increase efficiency, improve worker retention, enhance safety, and reduce absenteeism. Practical considerations such as project suitability, workforce adaptability, and market segment applicability to help contractors evaluate if this approach is right for their business will also be discussed.
Developing Skilled Field Leadership Teams
For NECA contractors both large and small, the development of qualified and professional field leadership teams is an ongoing and often unmet challenge. With large numbers of skilled field leaders retiring, differing generational mindsets entering the workforce, and the implementation of technology based workflows, the necessity for contractor driven educational opportunities has never been more important.
Discovering and Capturing Hidden Value in Your Negotiations
Whether you’re at the kitchen table or the bargaining table, negotiation is part of daily life. In this session, you’ll learn practical strategies for uncovering and capturing hidden value in any negotiation. This session will offer real-world insights you can apply immediately, no matter the size or stakes of the deal.
ELECTRI International Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge
Enterprise Network and Fiber Optic Strategies: Optimizing Operations, Innovation, and Business Growth
Cost: $135
This course, designed for business owners, executives, and leaders in the electrical contracting industry, will provide insight needed to drive operational excellence, expand market share, and capitalize on new opportunities in the rapidly evolving fiber and enterprise networking industry. You will gain understanding into strategic approaches for workforce development, risk mitigation, and market expansion across electric, water, and renewable energy sectors. Special focus will be given to the deployment of fiber optic technologies, including Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) and All-Dielectric Self-Supporting (ADSS) fiber, as critical enablers of grid modernization, smart metering, substation automation, and remote monitoring of wind and solar assets.
Fall Protection and Ladders: How to Avoid Becoming a Statistic
Falls are a leading cause of workplace injuries and deaths, and most of them are preventable. This session will dicuss essential safety practices for working at heights, including proper ladder use, fall protection systems, and climbing techniques.
Fault Managed Power Systems for Electrical Contractors
Cost: $135
This course is designed for electrical industry professionals seeking knowledge of Fault-Managed Power Systems. This revolutionary intelligent power technology plays a vital role for safe and reliable power distribution. This course will provide you with the expertise needed to propose, sell and manage the next generation of Fault Managed Power Systems.
Prior to attending this course, participants should have basic knowledge of electrical systems, safety protocols, the NEC, and relevant TIA standards.
Course Outline:
-Introduction to Class 4 Fault-Managed Power
-NEC Article 726 Requirements
-System Components and Design
-Estimating FMP
-Selling FMP Solutions
Fault Managed Power: Unlocking Opportunities for Electrical Contractors
Fault Managed Power technology is gaining traction, and while recent code changes may seem challenging, this session will highlight how FMP adoption can be a business opportunity for electrical contractors. The current state of FMP technology, its applications, relevant codes and standards, and how the FMP Alliance supports industry adoption will be addressed. You will learn how FMP can lead to faster project turnarounds, improved productivity, expanded project bids, and potential service model deployments.
Moderated by Jeff Beavers.