Get your projects in for the 2015 Project Excellence Awards. Only one month left to submit. See the Entry Deadlines article below to read more. Also, back by popular demand...Basic Estimating in Electrical Construction. Scroll down to Educational Programs or click the link at the right.
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| Alameda Building Trades Development Committee, Oakland
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| San Joaquin Building Trades, Stockton
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| Contract Law Seminar, Training Center, Napa
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| Dublin Chamber Economic Development Committee, Dublin
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| Modesto/Stockton Divisions, Stockton Golf & Country Club
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Entry Deadlines Approaching
Project Excellence, Marv Jensen Safety, & W. Creighton Schwan Scholarship
March 31, 2015 - Project Excellence Award Program - Don't miss the opportunity to showcase excellence in electrical construction by submitting your 2014 projects. For detailed instructions, see the entry form: Project Excellence Awards Program Entry Form.
March 31, 2015 - W. Creighton Schwan Scholarship - Established in 2007 by the Chapter's Codes & Standards Committee in memory W. Creighton Schwan who dedicated his life to the electrical industry. Students must meet specified criteria. Review and complete the application form: W. Creighton Schwan Scholarship Application.
April 30, 2015 - Marv Jensen Safety Award Program - This award recognizes excellence in safety on IBEW/NECA projects. For more information please view the attached entry form: Marv Jensen Safety Award Entry Form.
If you require assistance or have questions, please contact Juanita Mitchell at the Chapter Office.
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Safety Library
For Alameda County Contractors
The NorCal NECA/IBEW Local 595 Safety Library is designed to provide a resource for contractors to use when developing, maintaining, and improving their company safety programs. There are four areas that should be covered for every safety program: Management, training, recordkeeping and awareness. Contractors can easily maintain safety records by using the 595safety.org website. If you do not have a username and password or have forgotten, please contact Deanna Murchison at the Alameda Electrical Contractors Trust.
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Public Works Contractor Registration
Reminder Register by Next Week
If you plan to bid and work on California public works jobs, you must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The deadlines are as follows:
March 1, 2015 - Only registered contractors and subcontractors are to be listed on bids.
April 1, 2015 - Projects awarded on or after this date must use only registered contractors and subcontractors.
Please note that many other service providers who are not technically "contractors" will also be covered by this requirement, as it applies to any company performing work on a public works jobsite that is covered by prevailing wage. Click here to register online .
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Educational Programs
New Laws for 2015 Affecting Contractors & Businesses
Description: Over 4,200 bills were introduced by the California Legislature in the 2013-2014 session, many of them important bills affecting contractors in their roles as contractors. Many other bills will impact contractors in other roles, such as being businesses, taxpayers, and employers. Learn what those bills are and how you are affected. This class is sponsored by the Electrical Contractors Trust of Solano & Napa Counties.
Instructor: Dan McLennon, Esq., McLennon Law Corp.
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Time: 11:30AM - 1:30PM (lunch provided)
Location: Solano/Napa JATC, 720 A Technology Way, Napa, CA 94558
Cost: No charge for Solano & Napa Counties ECT contributors, $50 for Non-contributors
Register: Contact Darlene Besst to confirm your attendance.
NECA Energy Conservation & Performance Platform (ECAP)
Description: NECA's ECAP removes the obstacles and commonplace problems to streamline your energy projects. ECAP is designed to give contractors turnkey access to best practice surety and financing solutions for all energy conservation and green generation projects. Through the platform, contractors across California are already providing investment grade project performance guarantees and innovative project financing mechanisms using third-party insurance brokers and a sea of big pocketed project investors. ECAP is Investor Confidence Project (ICP) certified and has access to over a billion dollars in capital. By integrating your business with NECA ECAP, you will not compete on price as you will become your own ESCO. ECAP provides capital and insurance risk free and the platform is free to use for all NECA contractors.
Presenter: Chris Smith, Statewide LMCC
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2015
Time: 11:30AM - 2:00PM (lunch provided)
Location: Stockton JATC, 1531 El Pinal Dr., Stockton, CA 95205
Cost: No charge
Register: Contact Juanita Mitchell to confirm your attendance.
Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction
Description: Small mistakes in an estimate can have a huge impact on your bid's bottom line and this course provides the tools needed to be both comprehensive and competitive. This course will discuss the process for assembling an estimate including: developing material lists, applying labor unit data, material takeoff, and application of direct job costs, overhead, and profit. Note: Prerequisite - An understanding of electrical construction and the application of electrical material and completion of NECA's Introduction to the Manual of Labor Units online course (included with registration.)
Instructor: Bob Mooty
Date: Monday - Thursday, June 8-11, 2015 (4-day course)
Time: 8:30AM - 4:30PM (lunch provided)
Location: NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 6300 Village Pkwy., Ste. 200, Dublin, CA 94568
Cost: NECA Member Cost: $725.00, Non-Members: $1,025.00 (includes material & meals)
Register: Space is limited. Contact Juanita Mitchell to confirm your attendance.
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More About Safety
Check Housekeeping
Before you start work at a jobsite, check housekeeping! Contractors are often called to jobsites that they do not control. The temptation is to get in quickly and get to work; after all, time is money. However, that time and money can quickly evaporate if an employee is injured. One of the necessary first safety steps before starting work at any jobsite is for a supervisor to check for hazards created by poor housekeeping. Click here to read more.
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Day at the Capitol
April 22, 2015
Plans are underway for our 4th annual Day at the Capitol on April 22nd. Your personal and interaction with your representatives in Sacramento have proven to be impactful, and have had favorable results on legislation to protect electrical contractor's interest. In other words... WE NEED YOU! Plan to join us in Sacramento to tell your story. Complete and return the attached registration form as we venture off to Sacramento to continue our efforts in outreach and advocacy. Questions? Contact Julie Russell at the Chapter Office.
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NECANOW
Register Before March 6th to Save
Registration is open for NECA Now 2015 in Miami, FL. This is a unique conference for NECA members dedicated to professional and personal growth. Along with networking and social events, the format of the conference is to bring forward ideas to assist you in making your business more successful. Top business experts will present robust sessions on market development, construction technology, financing, business valuation and effective management. See what's in store at the NECANOW website and contact Julie Russell to register.
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