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By Claire Wilson, Siteline As an electrical contractor, your expertise lies in delivering high-quality installations and managing complex projects. But there’s a critical challenge that can make or break even the most skilled contractors: cash flow management. With construction ranking among the slowest-paying industries globally, understanding how to navigate payment landscapes has become as crucial…
BY IEC STAFF It’s a big vision. IEC is able and ready to honor its commitment to the vision and has aligned attainment around its organizational priorities. One priority is to ‘advance workforce development through positioning IEC as a leader within the electrical industry.’ Recently IEC participated in a few events designed to help IEC…
BY IEC STAFF Toys for Tots began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks’s wife Diane asked her husband to deliver a few of her handcrafted dolls to an agency that supports children in need. When Bill could not find such an organization, Diane instructed him to start one! That year, the major and the Marines…
BY IEC STAFF Start with a good idea. Begin to gather the pieces needed and put them in motion. Then get out of the way when things start to gel! IEC Florida West Coast Executive Director Natasha Sherwood saw this process in action when she dreamed about working within the state juvenile detention centers to…
By John Meibers, Deltek ComputerEase The electrical trade within the construction industry is one of the most complex and dynamic sectors in the world, requiring constant coordination and communication among various stakeholders, such as contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, suppliers, and clients. However, many construction projects still rely on outdated and inefficient methods of data collection,…
BY IEC STAFF As IEC Executive Director Thayer Long reported in his column in the last issue of IEC Insights magazine: “Working with leading market research and strategy firm Geo Strategy Partners, we confirmed what we felt all along — that the merit shop is powering the United States in a big way.” Just how…
By Jason Todd, IEC Vice President, Government Affairs The November 5 election will, generally speaking, result in a positive change in policy for IEC. Below outlines my day after the election take on what a second Trump administration may mean for IEC. Labor / Workforce Policy During his first presidency, the Trump administration issued…
By Danielle Rose, Interplay Learning As the skilled trades continue to evolve, one thing remains constant: the need for efficient, hands-on training. Leveraging technology can bridge the gap between theory and practice, ultimately improving learning outcomes and workforce readiness. In this article, we’ll explore how simulation-based learning and virtual reality (VR) can enhance training programs…
BY IEC STAFF Nick Russell is one committed guy. Merit shop electrical contractors in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill North Carolina area look forward to growing their business due to Nick and the team of dedicated volunteers who led the charge to form the Triangle IEC. After successful efforts during its provisional status period, IEC granted full…
BY IEC STAFF Fourteen individuals committed to the six-month IEC Emerging Leaders program, determined to grow by participating in skills development workshops, networking opportunities, leadership exercises, and project development experiences. They got what they signed up for…and more. “The Emerging Leaders experience has really sort of opened my eyes to a whole other layer of…
