ELECTRI Monthly Recap March 2025

April 14, 2025

ELECTRI Monthly Recap for  March 2025

 

RESOURCES

 The ELECTRI Council Room session on Best Practices to Maximize Productivity in the Pre-construction Process was held this month. Mike Curran (Red Top Electric), Craig Gini (Collins Electric), and Ken Brouwer (PJS Electric) led the discussion on how to elevate your productivity and project performance. This was a very interactive session where participants shared their own experiences and tactics for success.

This month’s IT & Coffee session focused on IT Structure by company size and covered the pros and cons of internal IT teams vs. outsourcing IT needs.  Thank you to Matt Lamb of Rosendin for leading this discussion.

To sign up to receive the invitations for these monthly sessions, click here.

 Don’t forget to download ELECTRI’s recent reports: 

  • Leverage AI to Streamline Operations (AI for the EC Industry Report) – Discover how AI can enhance efficiency in contract management, job site monitoring, and administrative tasks, giving your business a competitive edge. Download Here
  • Address Workforce Shortages & Retention (Changing Trade Workforce Report) – Gain strategies to attract and retain skilled electricians through flexible scheduling, mentorship programs, and competitive benefits. Download Here
  • Achieve Cybersecurity Compliance for Government Contracts (CMMC Cybersecurity Report) – Learn how to meet CMMC requirements to secure Department of Defense contracts and protect your business from cybersecurity threats. Download Here

ELECTRI’s Business Coaching program is available to all NECA Contractors. If you are interested in participating in this program, you can find more information here. If you have questions, please reach out to Jessica.Cardenas@electri.org.

 

ACTION ITEMS

Contribute your insights to ensure ELECTRI’s research is valuable and relevant to our industry. Keep checking ELECTRI’s webpage, the Research Engagement Hub, for new opportunities to be involved with ELECTRI’s research efforts. Please bookmark this page and visit it frequently to take part in ELECTRI’s research initiatives.

The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), in collaboration with NECA, NEMA, and NEMRA, is working to replace manual processes with real-time, event-driven data sharing across the supply chain. This initiative aims to improve project planning, order availability, and delivery efficiency. We’re seeking insights from professionals in these roles:

  • IT/Security – Data sharing and integration challenges.
  • Project Manager – Workflow, communication, and order tracking.
  • Estimator – Product data needs and supply chain impacts.
  • Purchasing Agent – Supplier selection and procurement processes.
  • Field Supervisor/Foreman – Material delays and field operations efficiency.

Join us for a 45-minute conversation. Schedule at your convenience: https://tinyurl.com/muwyz3ek.

 

UPDATES

Commitment Upgrades

 Special thanks to the Oregon-Columbia Chapter for increasing their commitment to ELECTRI to the $500,000 level! Thank you for your generous support of the foundation. We are grateful that you continue to see the value in ELECTRI.

View our full list of Council members here.

 

 

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