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During this session, humor and storytelling are used to show why mental health matters in safety-critical industries. Participants will explore key risk factors, understand how workplace environments impact wellbeing, and learn practical ways to support both themselves and their teams.
The 2026 Code is coming. This session will discuss key updates and revisions to the 2026 National Electrical Code that impact contractors and provide practical guidance on how to comply with the new requirements. The top 2026 code changes, best practices for implementation, and actionable insights to ensure compliance and enhance safety in their electrical projects will be discussed.
Project Labor Agreements are facing new challenges, recent revisions to the Davis-Bacon Act have been rolled back, and rapid changes are happening across multiple agencies in an effort to cut government spending. At the same time, the current Secretary of Labor is considered one of the most pro-union in recent Republican administrations. This session will offer an up-to-date overview of publicly financed construction projects and provide insights into what contractors and compliance professionals can expect over the next three years.
Safety isn’t a secret and the problems that one electrical contractor has are surely felt by others. This session will involve all participants in roundtable conversations on safety, moderated by NECA’s safety team. Major concerns and issues related to safety and solutions and resources that are available will be discussed.
Moderated by Michael Starner & Wesley Wheeler.
This session explores the recent restructuring of National Electrical Code requirements related to limited-energy systems. With advancements in technology and the growing integration of low-voltage and limited-energy systems in buildings, the NEC has been updated to improve clarity, streamline requirements, and ensure safety. You will gain insights into the rationale behind these changes, how the restructuring impacts design and installation, and strategies for applying the new requirements in their projects. This session on will also discuss best practices for compliance and highlight key considerations for inspectors, contractors, and system designers.
Falls are a leading cause of workplace injuries and deaths, and most of them are preventable. This session will discuss essential safety practices for working at heights, including proper ladder use, fall protection systems, and climbing techniques.