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Giles Electric Company has joined the ELECTRI Council at the Founder Level. President Bradley Giles will represent the company on the Council.
With their chapter upgrade to the Founder Level, Doug Olson will represent the Minneapolis Chapter on the ELECTRI Council

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07-18-06 -- ELECTRI Council Meets to Vote on 2007 Projects
The ELECTRI Council of ELECTRI International met on Monday and Tuesday, July 10 & 11, 2006 in Chicago, to discuss and vote on projects for funding in 2007. Program Review Committee Chairman Walter Parkes, and committee members, Tom Curran, Brian Christopher, Jake Jakowsky, Greg Stewart, Don Campbell and Tony Maloney .....more

07-06-06 -- ELECTRI Council Updates
These members joined the ELECTRI Council in the second quarter of 2006 at the $100,000 Founder Level:

o Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company of New Castle, Pennsylvania represented by Jay Bruce

o The Minneapolis Chapter, NECA upgraded from Century Circle level (representative to be appointed).

Larry Brookshire, Chief Executive Officer, has replaced Bruce .....more

03-10-06 -- New Study Examines Productivity Impact of Employee Absenteeism and Turnover
Absenteeism and employee turnover in the construction industry have a serious negative impact on labor productivity, increasing overall costs and reducing profitability. Until now, little attention has been given to these problems, due to the common belief that they just come with the territory. ELECTRI International—The Foundation for Electrical .....more

01-30-06 -- International Center sponsors Cross-Border conference in San Antonio, TX
In joint sponsorship with ELECTRI International, the International Center will host a one-day seminar with an opening reception in San Antonio, TX on February 2 & 3, 2006. The theme of this conference is Cross-Border Working Relationships in the Electrical Contracting Industry. The seminar is designed for contractors who are .....more

01-23-06 -- Foundation launches new projects for 2006
At its annual January Task Force Meeting, held January 18-20 this year in San Diego, CA, ELECTRI International launched its 7 new projects for 2006. The meeting was a roaring success and was one of the Foundation’s most well-attended meetings yet. The ELECTRI Council members attended breakout sessions with researchers .....more

01-16-06 -- Foundation Web-based Knowledge System Ready for Comment

Contractors will now get faster access to Foundation research results and related educational programs. ELECTRI International is developing a new system, the Knowledge Framework, to provide a go-to, online database source for research results developed by the Foundation. The Framework will group together related research, resources, and MEI courses to .....more

01-06-06 -- Milner Irvin Begins Term as NECA President
Among the business addressed by the NECA Board of Governors at their annual meeting in September was voicing their support for E. Milner Irvin as the association´s next president.Irvin is a third-generation electrical contractor, located in Miami. As NECA president, he will focus on the skilled worker shortage and labor .....more

12-12-05 -- T&D Worksite Shock Protection Research Project Enters Test Phase
Bethesda, MD -- The Electrical Contracting Foundation’s research project on T&D Worksite Shock Protection (WSP) is preparing to begin testing. The University of Kansas research team is currently setting up dry and wet laboratories for small-scale modeling, to supplement actual field testing on transmission and distribution systems at Kansas City .....more

12-09-05 -- CURT Seeking Contractors´ Feedback
The Construction Users Round Table (CURT) has invited all NECA contractors to participate in an online survey evaluating the organization´s performance and products. Take a moment to let CURT know what you think! You can access the CURT Value Generation Survey at http://www.v-purchasing.com/curt/curt.nsf/survey?open&survey=curtvg2005 .....more

11-17-05 -- Disaster Relief Fund Update #3
The Katrina Disaster Relief Fund recently issued a new round of assistance offers totaling $105,000 to NECA contractors impacted by Hurricane Katrina. To date, Fund trustees have distributed more than $245,000 to those in need, as well as setting aside a portion of the fund to respond to additional needs .....more

10-26-05 -- New Foundation Name Reflects Global Nature of Electrical Construction
As the role of the electrical contractor continues to expand in a new global construction industry, the research organization that electrical contractors rely on has taken a significant step to support them in their future work projects and business relationships. Formerly known as ELECTRI’21 and the Electrical Contracting Foundation, ELECTRI .....more

09-27-05 -- 2005 ELECTRI International Annual Report Now Online
The 2005 annual report for ELECTRI International (formerly ELECTRI´21) is available for viewing and downloading. The report includes reports from the ELECTRI Council Chairman and Foundation President and information about 2006 research projects. .....more

09-22-05 -- Foundation Honors Brian Christopher
09-22-05 -- Although Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath cancelled NECA’s Convention which had been scheduled for September 17-20 in New Orleans, we were not about to forego an important and much-anticipated highlight of that annual event – the presentation of national awards. These honors were bestowed at the Industry Leaders .....more

09-01-05 -- NECA 2005 New Orleans Cancellation Notice
On Wednesday, August 31, 2005, the NECA Executive Committee met by conference call and determined that it would not be possible to hold any of NECA programs scheduled in New Orleans Sept. 16-20, including the Convention, the NECA Show, the Conference on Integrated Building Systems, and the Conference on Lighting .....more

08-31-05 -- NECA 2005 New Orleans Update #3
It has become evident that the city of New Orleans will not be able to host the NECA Convention, trade show and specialty conferences in two weeks. The NECA Executive Committee will begin discussing alternative arrangements this afternoon. We will keep you apprised of decisions and developments as they unfold. We .....more

08-30-05 -- Daily NECA 2005 New Orleans Update #2
We are continuing to monitor the situation in New Orleans. We are aware that much of the information coming out of the city is discouraging; however, it is difficult to get reliable information about the specific facilities and infrastructure essential to NECA’s events, Sept. 16-20. True to our contractors’ nature, .....more

08-29-05 -- Important Update for NECA 2005 New Orleans
Since Hurricane Katrina landed on the Gulf Coast, many people are wondering if NECA will go ahead with its planned New Orleans meetings, Sept. 16-20. NECA is hosting the Board of Governors meeting, the NECA Convention and Trade Show, the Conference on Integrated Building Systems, and the Conference on Lighting .....more

08-05-05 -- NECA Supports Electrical Infrastructure Investments, Efficient Energy Incentives In New Energy Policy Act
BETHESDA, MD – A comprehensive 1,725-page energy policy bill, supported by the National Electrical Contractors Association, is sitting on President Bush’s desk awaiting his signature to make it law. The measure passed Congress just before the House and Senate recessed for the month of August.read more .....more

07-27-05 -- July 29 Last Day To Save Through Early Registration For Convention
07-27-05 -- If you’re planning to attend NECA 2005 New Orleans (September 17-20) but haven’t yet registered, there’s not a moment to waste. The discounted rates offered for early registration for the convention are available only through Friday, July 29! We encourage you to register the quick, easy, most efficient way .....more

07-26-05 -- The ULTIMATE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION, Issue 6
Early registration ends July 29! A session at the Conference on Lighting Education deals with the latest technology in lighting automation. New technical workshops are being offered at the IBS Conference, and an outrageous new form of entertainment is swinging its way into the Opening Reception! Read about all this .....more

07-19-05 -- ELECTRI’21 COUNCIL Selects Research Projects for Funding in 2006
BETHESDA, MD – Six research projects relating to the electrical industry were recognized last week by the ELECTRI’21 COUNCIL of the Electrical Contracting Foundation. The COUNCIL awarded these proposed projects with funding from the 2006 research budget of $650,000. The six projects were selected from 75 original summary proposals submitted .....more

05-17-05 -- OSHA Issues New Directive for Fatality-Catastrophe Investigations
The U.S Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has posted new guidance for officials who conduct fatality and catastrophe investigations. Instruction directive CPL 02-00-137, Fatality/Catastrophe Investigation Procedures, cancels previous instruction CPL 02-00-113, issued in March 2003. OSHA defines a catastrophe as a work-related incident or exposure that results in the hospitalization .....more

05-10-05 -- Worksite Shock Protection Testing on Track
Bethesda, MD – Initiated last year, the Electrical Contracting Foundation’s research project on Transmission and Distribution Worksite Shock Protection is focused on using equipotential zones to protect ground workers against line-to-ground faults, in conjunction with grounding, isolation (barricading), and insulation techniques. Ten prototype test legs have been fabricated, each simulating .....more

03-11-05 -- Electrical Contracting Foundation Goes Public with Research to Protect Line Workers
Bethesda, MD – The Electrical Contracting Foundation (ECF) recently held a workshop in Phoenix to publicize its early research into methods for safeguarding workers on the ground from electric shock hazards during powerline construction and maintenance. The February 17 workshop was attended by major line constructors, electric utilities, and industry .....more

03-10-05 -- 2005 Request for Proposals
The 2005 Request for Research Proposals has been distributed to researchers and is available on the Foundation website. We received over thirty recommendations from NECA Chapters and Electrical Contracting Foundation COUNCIL Members. The deadline for submissions is March 25, 2005. If you would like to submit a proposal please see .....more

12-28-04 -- T&D Worksite Shock Protection Test Plan Approved
Bethesda, MD – The Electrical Contracting Foundation held a meeting of its T&D Worksite Shock Protection research project on December 9-10 in New Orleans. Scheduled to run through 2006, the study will define and standardize protective techniques, including grounding, isolation, and insulation, for line construction operations. The primary emphasis is .....more

10-20-04 -- The Electrical Technology Institute Advances in Mexico
The Electrical Technology Institute Advances in Mexico One of the Electrical Contracting Foundation´s most ambitious international projects, the Electrical Technology Institute (ETI) in Mexico, is advancing according to plan. The Institute’s main objective is to offer courses in Spanish for Mexican electricians and managers and in English for US contractors who .....more

10-20-04 -- Six Projects Recommended For 2005 Funding
Six Projects Recommended For 2005 Funding ELECTRI’21 COUNCIL members evaluated 11 project proposals for funding in 2005. Researcher presentations and lively roundtable discussions among the attendees took place in July at the mid-year meeting in Chicago. ELECTRI’21 chose six projects for recommendation to the Foundation Board of Trustees: Phase II: Grounding Mobile .....more

10-15-04 -- Bagby & Russell Electric Steps Up Commitment to Foundation
Babgy & Russell Electric Company, Inc, Mobile, Alabama has upgraded its commitment to the Electrical Contracting Foundation to the $100,000 Founder Level. Initially, the company had committed $5,000 to ECF in honor of Robert L. Russell, father of current CEO and owner, Frank Russell. "The Foundation is doing tremendous good for .....more

10-15-04 -- WORKSITE PRIMARY SHOCK PROTECTION
WORKSITE PRIMARY SHOCK PROTECTION Thomas E. Glavinich, D.E., P.E. The University of Kansas The electric power industry recognizes the need to protect workers, aloft and on the ground, from dangerous voltages that can occur during construction and maintenance operations on overhead transmission and distribution lines. Current regulations, codes, and standards require the establishment .....more

10-14-04 -- Shock Protection Research Project Expands Scope
10-15-04 – The Electrical Contracting Foundation has expanded the scope of its mobile equipment grounding study to include other protective practices. The revised research project will now investigate the use of isolation and insulation, along with grounding, to protect workers on the ground effectively during construction and maintenance operations. Traditionally, safety .....more

08-02-04 -- Foundation Begins Photovoltaic Research Project
Bethesda, MD – The Electrical Contracting Foundation voted to fund a study of the emerging photovoltaic (PV) market on July 15, 2004 at its mid-year meeting in Chicago. The research project will be led by Professor Thomas E. Glavinich, D.E., P.E., of the University of Kansas. It will estimate the .....more

07-27-04 -- Mobile Construction Equipment Grounding Study Off to Strong Start
Bethesda, MD -- The Electrical Contracting Foundation’s research project on grounding mobile construction equipment for safety held its first industry task force meeting July 14 in Chicago. Fifteen representatives from line construction firms assembled with University of Kansas researchers to review their preliminary report on defining methods of protecting people .....more

05-27-04 -- NECA: Seven New Studies Provide Benchmarks And Explore Adverse Working Conditions On Construction Projects
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) has revamped six studies that address the effects of adverse working conditions on the productivity of electrical workers and provide benchmarks by which contractors can assess work in progress or establish guidelines for new electrical construction projects. Originally produced in the 1970’s and 80’s, .....more

05-05-04 -- The 2004 Program Review Committee selects proposals for 2005
The 2004 Program Review Committee is holding their conference call on May 6th, 2004. The purpose of this call will be to create a short list of proposals from the 75 received this year. They will select between 8 and 12 proposals to be presented at the July Mid-Year meeting .....more

05-05-04 -- Mid-Year COUNCIL meeintg set for July 14th and 15th, 2004
Mid-Year COUNCIL meeintg set for July 14th and 15th, 2004. This years meeting will take place at The Drake Hotel in Chicago. .....more

02-27-04 -- Electrical Contracting Foundation to Set Safety Standards for Mobile Equipment Grounding
The Electrical Contracting Foundation (ELECTRI´21) has begun a research project to identify the safest and most effective means of grounding mobile construction equipment used in construction and maintenance of high-voltage utility power lines and facilities (often called “line construction”). The University of Kansas will conduct the research, with professor Thomas .....more