Shaping the Future of Electrical Contracting

Since its inception, NECA has been at the forefront of the electrical contracting industry, setting standards and achieving milestones that have shaped the sector. From pioneering safety protocols to advocating for advanced training programs, NECA's history is a testament to its dedication to quality and innovation. Key achievements include the establishment of the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC), which has trained over 25,000 electrical apprentices, and the annual NECA Show, a premier event showcasing the latest in electrical technology and trends.

The National Electrical Contractors Association, founded in 1901, is the leading representative of a segment of the construction market comprised of over 70,000 electrical contracting firms. The industry employs over 650,000 electrical workers and produces an annual volume of over $65 billion. NECA includes 118 U.S. chapters in addition to others in countries around the world.

Local chapter managers, assisted by NECA’s staff in National office and the field, negotiate and administer labor agreements with local unions of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

At all levels, NECA provides non-labor relations type services to contractors, including detailed publications and workshops on virtually every aspect of the electrical construction industry. We develop new publications – some of them electronic – and new training events in response to the latest industry trends and member needs.

As managers, our members want to take a closer look at the future, too – which is why NECA established The Electrical Contracting Foundation. The Foundation is the only entity in the electrical construction industry that through research investigates the future.