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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Electrical Estimating and Project Operations

Post date May 16, 2025
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Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the electrical construction industry by streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity across the office and job site. This session highlights real-world applications of AI and machine learning in areas like estimating, takeoff, and project management. Learn how AI can automate repetitive tasks, gather and analyze job site data, and uncover valuable insights, empowering your teams to work smarter, not harder, without replacing human expertise.

The Importance of a Disciplined, Technology Enabled, Labor Planning process

Post date May 16, 2025
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Effective labor planning is a common challenge for contractors, and a key factor in scaling a successful business. This course explores how top electrical contractors align people, processes, and technology to build strong workforce management practices. Learn proven strategies to balance pursuit projects with existing commitments through scenario planning, identify workforce capacity mismatches as they happen, monitor labor ramp-downs to protect profit, and tackle schedule compression early using visual planning tools.

Optimizing Productivity: Exploring the 4×10 Work Week for Electrical Contractors

Post date May 16, 2025
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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.

From the Field to the Office: Transforming Construction Operations with Technology

Post date May 16, 2025
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In an era where construction leaders need to stay connected to their projects without constant travel, many turn to technology to monitor projects remotely. This session will dicuss how several NECA contractors, of various sizes, are leveraging technology to stay ahead.

Killer Contract Clauses

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.

Combatting Rework: Strategies for a Better Bottom Line

Post date May 16, 2025
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Rework is one of the most costly and avoidable issues on electrical contracting projects, impacting budgets, schedules, and morale. This session will provide practical strategies to identify, manage, and reduce rework. The COMBAT strategy for guiding organizations in systematically improving rework outcomes and increasing profitability will also be discussed.