ELECTRI International

08/26/2026

It was great to have ELECTRI Deputy Executive Director Jessica Cardenas join the ECA Young Professionals 8th Annual Leadership Conference in Milwaukee last week!

Thank you to the ECA of Chicago and Cook County NECA for inviting Jessica to share an ELECTRI update and connect with the next generation of electrical industry leaders. We appreciate the opportunity to be part of this great event and support the leadership development of young professionals across our industry.

08/25/2026

The future of construction is changing—and integrated manufacturing will play an increasingly important role.

ELECTRI Executive Director Josh Bone recently joined Greater Boston Chapter, National Electrical Contractors Association contractors and IBEW Local 103 - Telecommunications Technicians for a visit to Modular Power Solutions (MPS) and Rosendin to see firsthand how they are approaching culture, consistency, and new ways of building.

As Josh noted, “Integrated manufacturing is a growing trend across the critical infrastructure industry and will play an increasingly important role in the future of construction.”

MPS is doing impressive work in this space, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to learn more and see these innovations in action. Visits like this help ELECTRI stay connected to the ideas, technologies, and practices shaping the future of electrical construction.

08/17/2026

❤️ When disaster strikes, our industry comes together.

With recent fires and severe storms affecting communities across the country, we want to remind NECA contractors about the NECA Disaster Relief Fund, sponsored and administered by ELECTRI International.

If your company has been impacted by a recent disaster, the fund may be able to provide financial assistance. And if you’re fortunate enough to not be affected, consider making a contribution to help ensure support is available for fellow NECA contractors when they need it most.

🤝 Help us support our industry when it matters most.

Learn more about the NECA Disaster Relief Fund and how to request assistance or contribute: NECA Disaster Relief Fund https://hubs.ly/Q04tgbDz0

08/13/2026

Throwback Thursday | Convention Memories ⭐

With the 2026 NECA Convention just around the corner, let’s take a look back at an ELECTRI booth from the 1990s!

For decades, the ELECTRI booth has been a place where contractors and industry leaders gather to connect, share ideas, and discuss the issues at the forefront of electrical construction.

The booth may have changed, but one thing remains: ELECTRI brings the industry together to talk about what’s next.

📍 Stop by the ELECTRI booth #6718 in Las Vegas as we celebrate NECA’s 125th anniversary and join us for the conversations shaping what’s next for electrical construction.

Learn more about the NECA Convention: https://hubs.ly/Q04sMhHp0

Thursday

08/12/2026

⚡ Welcome to the ELECTRI Council, Industrial Electric!

We’re excited to welcome Industrial Electric to the ELECTRI Council following our recent Summer Council Meeting in Dearborn.

A proud member of the Southeastern Michigan Chapter NECA, Industrial Electric is represented on the Council by William Darish, President of the company.

We’re glad to have William and the Industrial Electric team joining us and look forward to working together to advance research, innovation, and the future of electrical construction!
Welcome to the Council! 👏

08/11/2026

💡 Investing in the future of our industry!

ELECTRI International Executive Director Josh Bone had the privilege of attending the opening of the new Lighting, Automation, and Cybersecurity Lab at Illinois Tech.

A special thank you to Dr. Dan Tomal, Professor and advisor to Illinois Tech’s ECIC team, for the invitation and the opportunity to tour the new lab, meet the students, and see firsthand the exciting work happening at Illinois Tech.

And thank you to the Chicago and Cook County Chapter NECA for helping make this investment in the next generation of electrical professionals possible!

We’re excited to see where these students—and this technology—take our industry. ⚡

08/10/2026

🚀 A strong first day can set the tone for an employee’s entire experience.

That’s why ELECTRI has a new practical resource for electrical contractors: HR Onboarding Guide for an Electrical Contracting Company.

Developed by Deniz Besiktepe, PhD, of Purdue University, this adaptable checklist helps HR teams, office managers, and supervisors create a more consistent onboarding experience — with considerations for both office and field-based employees.

Whether you’re refining an existing process or building one from scratch, this guide helps make sure the important details don’t get missed.

📋 Check out the new ELECTRI tool and put it to work for your team.

This checklist is designed to be adaptable across companies of varying sizes, organizational structures, and departments. It captures core onboarding and career development fundamentals; not all items will apply to…

08/07/2026

✈️ Innovation on display—both in the museum and in our industry.

A special thank you to the Southeastern Michigan Chapter, NECA, for helping make our Summer Council Meeting in Dearborn such a memorable experience!

The Chapter generously sponsored a reception at the iconic Henry Ford Museum, where Council members enjoyed exploring the exhibits, networking with industry peers, and celebrating the spirit of innovation that continues to drive the electrical construction industry.

A heartfelt thank you to Jason Head, Executive Director of the Southeastern Michigan Chapter, and a special shout-out to Jennifer Medford for her outstanding work coordinating the Chapter's participation and helping make the event such a success. We also appreciated the thoughtful NECA 125th Anniversary gifts presented to each attendee—a wonderful surprise and a lasting reminder of this milestone year.

Thank you again for your partnership, hospitality, and warm welcome to Michigan. Events like these showcase the power of collaboration and the strong relationships that move our industry forward.

08/06/2026

🎉 Following our July ELECTRI Council Meeting, we received even more great news!

Primary Systems, Inc. has joined the ELECTRI Council and will be represented by Tony Perotti. We look forward to Tony's participation and the company's contributions as we continue to advance research and innovation in the electrical construction industry.

A special thank you to Steven Potts, President of Primary Systems, for sharing the company's decision to join the Council and for appointing Tony as its representative.

Primary Systems is also an active member of the St. Louis Chapter, NECA, where Steve currently serves as the Chapter's representative to the ELECTRI Council. We appreciate Steve's ongoing leadership and commitment to the Foundation and are thrilled to welcome Primary Systems as a Council member.

Please join us in welcoming Tony and the entire Primary Systems team to the ELECTRI family!

08/05/2026

The conversation around data centers is growing. So are the questions.

As communities consider new data center projects, questions about energy use, water consumption, grid reliability, noise, public health, and economic impact are becoming more common.

To help answer those questions, ELECTRI Executive Director Josh Bone gathered the latest evidence from federal agencies, national laboratories, and global health authorities into one easy-to-reference resource. Data Centers: What the Evidence Shows is a fact-based policy brief designed to help inform conversations with research—not speculation.

Whether you're talking with customers, policymakers, or your local community, this resource provides credible, research-backed information to help move the conversation forward.

📥 Download your free copy today: https://hubs.ly/Q04rYBsb0