NECA provides a full range of informational, technical, and educational services to help members deliver superior work and leverage emerging technologies. Key areas of support include Government Affairs, Codes & Standards, Labor Relations, Safety, Tools & Resources, Member Discounts & Services, and Education & Networking – all aimed at strengthening member success and setting high standards across the industry.
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What NECA Offers
Lobbying is a top priority for NECA, which has maintained a strong presence on Capitol Hill for over 100 years. NECA actively monitors and influences legislation and regulatory policies that impact the electrical construction industry – working to protect your ability to operate efficiently, profitably, and in service to your customers.
The association regularly provides testimony on proposed laws and rules affecting key areas such as bidding procedures, energy use, employment practices, and taxation. NECA also serves as a vigilant watchdog over federal regulatory agencies, including the Department of Labor, OSHA, DOE, and GSA.
The Codes and Standards program supports the NECA Membership through the Codes and Standards Committee, by actively participating in the development of the NEC®. Codes and Standards also provides training through NECA Education and is responsible for the oversight of the National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS™) library.
NECA’s Field and Labor Relations teams help Chapters negotiate smarter, resolve disputes faster, and build adaptable agreements that position your business for long-term success. From preparing for negotiations to addressing union concerns and navigating industry-wide challenges, NECA is your trusted partner—both at the table and behind the scenes.
NECA is constantly working to update our safety tools and resources to include the latest industry standards and regulations issued by consensus and regulatory entities. These resources include valuable tools and products that help members and industry professionals to stay successful when managing their company's safety programs by providing exclusive training material for their employees.
NECA connects our members with the products and services that support their business.
Check out exclusive NECA member value-added discounts by leading manufacturers and service providers in:
- PPE & apparel
- Office Products
- Shipping
- Business Development Tools
- Car Rentals/Fleet Maintenance/Fuel
- Equipment Rentals
- Industry Publications
NECA’s educational programs keep you at the forefront of the electrical contracting industry. With programs on a wide range of topics, NECA provides the tools and how-to instruction necessary to help members achieve excellence in electrical work.
Popular course topics:
- Estimating
- Project Management
- The NEC®
- Human Resources
- Communication
- General Business
NECA also hosts hundreds of events per year, planning and producing the best opportunities for electrical contractors to connect with fellow professionals and industry leaders.
- Industry-leading research and interactive reports
- Council Room sessions covering a wide range of timely industry topics
- IT, ConTech, and Service & Coffee webinar series
- ELECTRI’s AI Tool List