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Strategic Leadership – Recruit & Retain Your Future

This dynamic session will give you the opportunity to learn best practices and share with your peers the challenges you are facing.  You will engage in strategic planning for your future success and leave with the tools you need to get your company ahead of this challenge – instead of constantly reacting to changes.

NECA and Milwaukee Tool have partnered to bring you strategies and tactics you can apply now that will impact your business for generations.  We will share details on how recruiting messages change within Millennials and Gen Z.  How to leverage technology within your recruiting efforts.  How to retain your best employees beyond within an evolving gig economy workforce.  You will learn about the development efforts that sustain a culture of growth, agility, and resiliency.

Breaking Free From ‘Three Bids and a Buy’:  Harnessing NFPA 70B and 70E for Customer Trust and Long-Term Success

Delve into the pivotal updates within NFPA 70B and 70E and their combined impact on facility system reliability and safety. During this session, we will explore how these changes align to elevate operational standards, mitigate risks and foster a culture of safety. Beyond compliance, we uncover strategies for contractors to leverage these advancements to build enduring relationships with clients, unlocking recurring revenue streams and a trusted seat at your client’s planning table.

IRA Guidance Today Leads to Jobs Tomorrow

This session will go over the current Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) guidance as it pertains to renewables. We will explore the current legislation and its tax implications before ending with a segment on how to apply the IRA guidelines at your company.

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Construction, a CIASP Presentation

The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention has crafted a concise, one-hour presentation aiming to shed light on Mental Health and Suicide in the Construction industry. The session includes a dedicated segment on Opioid Overdose Awareness and Naloxone treatments, offering a comprehensive overview of this pressing issue affecting workers across all tiers of the industry. Clearing up misunderstood language and expressing empathy and caring are key to helping all workers know that “It’s Okay, to Not Be Okay.”

The Road to Low Voltage DC Powered Buildings

The industry’s growing interest within low voltage systems has been accelerated by the recent introduction of Fault Managed Power (FMP/Class 4 power) via Article 726 of the 2023 National Electric Code (NEC). This transformative shift aligns safety standards with Class 2 systems, reshaping electrical building systems and opening doors for groundbreaking advancements. In this session, attendees will dive into the transformative impact of employing Fault Managed Power (FMP) to reduce environmental impact and operational costs across diverse building environments and explore the cost-saving benefits. Real-world applications and case studies will also be examined to demonstrate the cost-efficient advantages of embracing DC Technology, including PoE lighting, in different building infrastructures.

Roundtable: Labor Relations

This roundtable discussion on Labor Relations topics will cover the current pressing issues facing our NECA member contractors in this fast-paced industry. Attendees will discuss critical industry matters and share best practices and think-tank solutions to potentially improve outcomes at the local level.

Addressing the Changing Workforce in Electrical Contracting

Small, simple steps can drive meaningful change and foster conversations to shape the future of the construction industry’s labor outlook. This session will analyze vital industry data, explore demographic insights, workforce perceptions, and key challenges facing electrical contractors through focusing on findings from the ELECTRI International study titled “Addressing a Changing Trade Workforce: Strategies for Electrical Contractors.” Innovative solutions and actionable strategies will also be developed by looking at workforce dilemmas and focusing on the often-overlooked worker viewpoint.

Safety Roundtable

Address safety-related issues that impact the field locations, office personnel, and customer facilities, at all levels of an organization. This NECA Safety Roundtable will discuss Human Operational Performance and how it integrates with safety on the job. A look into the 2024 NECA Safety Professionals Institute educational programs will also be provided.

Moderated by Wes Wheeler and Mike Starner.

Discovering Challenges and Solutions in Family Business

Running a family business comes with challenges. Oftentimes, the statement is made, “Stay in your lane!”. Identifying roles and responsibilities as well as strengths and talents, is where it begins. This session is designed for the NECA contractor trying to navigate the challenges that come with working with your relatives. This presentation will include a robust discussion where NECA member contractors share their real-life challenges and real-life solutions discovered through running a family owned business.

Moderated by Amanda King.

Innovation in Action: Real-World Applications

Innovation is driving efficiency, safety, and profitability in electrical contracting projects. From advanced fabrication practices and project management solutions to cutting-edge AI tools, this session explores real-world case studies and expert insights into how innovative technologies and processes are reshaping the electrical contracting landscape. Contractors will also develop valuable strategies to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving industry.

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