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SUMMARY:2026 NECA National Convention & Tradeshow
DESCRIPTION:Where else can you participate in educational sessions geared to the needs of NECA contractors\, connect with manufacturers and service providers you rely on\, and meet up with your fellow contractors? Only at NECA 2026 Las Vegas! You get all that information and face-to-face networking in just three days\, meaning fewer days out of the office\, lower travel costs and immediate results. \nRegistration is open! The NECA Puget Sound Chapter invites all members to attend the 2026 NECA National Convention & Trade Show in Las Vegas! This premier event is your opportunity to connect with industry peers\, sharpen your skills\, and explore new innovations. \nDates: October 4th – October 7th\, 2026 \nLocation: Mandalay Bay Convention Center \nRegistration: REGISTER HERE \nSee below for helpful links and resources! \nSchedule \nTips & Tools  \n2026 NECA Show  \nFeatured Speakers
URL:https://necaseattle.org/event/2026-neca-national-convention-tradeshow/
LOCATION:Mandalay Bay Convention Center\, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T080000
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SUMMARY:Project Level Cash Flow Management
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce that we will be hosting a class on Project Level Cash Flow Management this October at the JATC in Renton! \nAs a construction manager takes on more responsibility\, they end up managing significant amounts of revenue and risk. Poor cash flow is the number one reason companies fail\, which is exactly why this training matters. This in-person course covers the construction payment cycle\, the value of timely and consistent invoicing\, and the impact of delayed invoicing and receivables. Learners will also work through contractual relationships with owners and owner’s representatives\, and how to use a Work-In-Progress (WIP) report to protect cash flow and profitability. \nDate: Wednesday\, October 28th\, 2026 \nTime: 8 AM – 2 PM \nLocation: Puget Sound Electrical JATC – 550 SW 7th St\, Renton\, WA 98057 \nIntended Audience: Project managers\, project engineers\, and superintendents. Project accountants and project executives are welcome to attend\, particularly those considering a train-the-trainer approach. \nRegistration: REGISTER HERE
URL:https://necaseattle.org/event/project-level-cash-flow-management/
LOCATION:JATC\, 550 SW 7th St\, Renton\, WA\, 98057\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T100000
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SUMMARY:How does NFPA 70E\, apply to your business? Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of this free webinar\, offered at no cost by NECA National! \nOSHA federal regulations and NFPA consensus standards are best addressed through the use of proper company policies and industry accepted best practices. Without written policies and programs\, an employer cannot convey its mission statement\, expectations\, and guidance related to safety\, to its employees and potential customers. By developing company policies based on NFPA 70E compliance\, an employer can provide a general perspective on why it is important to ensure an electrically safe work condition has been established when working around electrical circuits and conductors. \nDate: Wednesday\, October 28th\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT \nLocation: Virtual – Free to attend \nRegistration: Register Here
URL:https://necaseattle.org/event/how-does-nfpa-70e-apply-to-your-business-webinar/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260730T203218Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Managerial Accounting
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce that we will be hosting a class on Advanced Managerial Accounting this October at the JATC in Renton! \nThis course builds familiarity with advanced managerial accounting terms and strategies\, starting with the unique structure of a construction industry financial statement and why it looks the way it does. From there\, learners move into analyzing financial statements\, including break-even volume\, financial ratios\, and key performance indicators\, all critical to how CMs and CFMs are evaluated on financial health. The course also covers equity versus debt financing\, how to leverage trade discounts to accelerate early payment terms\, and how profits are determined\, along with the common pitfalls that erode them. \nDate: Thursday\, October 29th\, 2026 \nTime: 8 AM – 2 PM \nLocation: Puget Sound Electrical JATC – 550 SW 7th St\, Renton\, WA 98057 \nIntended Audience: Mid-career and rising construction managers\, small business owners\, and early career financial managers. Seasoned executives\, CPAs\, and surety brokers are also welcome\, whether for a refresher or to explore a train-the-trainer approach for their own teams. \nRegistration: REGISTER HERE
URL:https://necaseattle.org/event/advanced-managerial-accounting/
LOCATION:JATC\, 550 SW 7th St\, Renton\, WA\, 98057\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Run Your Whole Shop From One System with Podium
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of this free webinar\, offered at no cost by NECA National! \nMost electrical businesses run on four or more disconnected tools: a scheduling app\, an answering service\, a spreadsheet for memberships\, with someone in the middle holding it all together. \nPodium replaces that stack with one A.I. Operating System. Every call gets answered by Larry\, your A.I. employee. He books the job on the spot and reaches out to maintenance customers before slow season hits. Operator\, your A.I. business manager\, runs the back office while your team is in the field. They fill open slots\, chase down unpaid invoices\, and follow up on estimates that never got a response. \nThe A.I. knows your schedule\, your customers\, and your open invoices because it’s running the same FSM your team is. So when Larry books a job\, it’s already on the board. \nJoin Jim Christian\, Podium’s senior director of product\, for a look at what that means for your business. \nDate: Tuesday\, November 3rd\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT \nLocation: Virtual – Free to attend \nRegistration: Register Here
URL:https://necaseattle.org/event/webinar-run-your-whole-shop-from-one-system-with-podium/
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SUMMARY:A Comparison of Fault Managed Power (FMP) and Traditional AC Distribution in High Performance Data Centers Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of this free webinar\, offered at no cost by NECA National! \nArtificial intelligence workloads have pushed data center power demand well beyond what traditional AC distribution architectures were designed to handle. Where 25–50kW racks once represented the leading edge\, AI training and inference clusters are now approaching 1MW per rack\, compounding pressure that was already building from co-location price increases of up to 30%\, competition from EV charging infrastructure buildout\, and state-level electrification mandates. The result is a power distribution supply chain under severe strain\, with transformer and switchgear lead times stretching past 100 weeks\, alongside a shrinking pool of skilled electrical tradespeople. \nClass 4 Fault Managed Power has emerged as a technology uniquely positioned to meet this moment. By transmitting high-voltage DC power as safety-checked digital “packets” over lightweight structured cabling rather than conduit and busway\, FMP collapses the distance between electrical distribution and IT-style installation practice\, even as rack loads climb toward megawatt scale. \nThis session presents an updated comparative analysis of FMP versus traditional AC architectures in large-scale\, high-performance data centers\, examining how each approach scales toward near-1MW racks. The talk revisits the technology’s core value proposition:\n•    Electrically safe operation of the data hall at extreme power densities\n•    Initial cost savings on the order of 33%\n•    Faster speed to deployment\n•    Space savings from reduced distribution equipment\n•    Built-in electrical power monitoring\n•    Fewer points of failure\n•    Lower long-term maintenance costs \nAttendees will leave with a clear framework for evaluating FMP as a viable\, disruptive alternative to conventional AC distribution as AI-driven power demands continue to accelerate. \nDate: Wednesday\, November 4th\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PST \nLocation: Virtual – Free to attend \nRegistration: Register Here
URL:https://necaseattle.org/event/a-comparison-of-fault-managed-power-fmp-and-traditional-ac-distribution-in-high-performance-data-centers-webinar-2/
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SUMMARY:Year End Safety Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Meeting\nMark your calendars for our end of the year Safety Committee Meeting! We will be welcoming Brian Padgett\, Attorney with Employer Solutions Law. Brian will be presenting some of the legal updates and the importance of keeping your employee handbooks updated. \nOur second guest speaker is AB from the University of Washington\, who will be introducing a best-practice manual on the use of AI for safety planning. SAFE-AI Guide presents a structured approach to leverage Generative AI (GenAI) technology for effective safety planning. This is a practical guide for construction safety planning\, particularly for small and medium enterprises\, so they can confidently use GenAI in their safety planning work\, including organizational safety policies\, site-specific plans\, AHAs\, JHAs\, and toolbox talks. \nWe have reserved our own training room and when Brian and AB are done presenting their topics\, we will have social hour to play unlimited games until 1:00PM. \nThe Social Hour\nThe second half of the meeting\, we will be enjoying all the fun activities that the Flatstick Pub – South Lake Union has to offer\, from duffleboard to mini golf. This will be a great opportunity to socialize outside our normal setting\, allowing us all to network and enjoy each other’s company. Click the button to learn more about Flatstick Pub. \nLunch and beverages will be provided for the meeting. \nEvent Details\nDate: Friday\, November 20\, 2026 \nTime: 11 AM – 1 PM \nLocation: Flatstick Pub – South Lake Union \nRegistration: REGISTER HERE \nAll participants must be employed by a NECA member to register.
URL:https://necaseattle.org/event/year-end-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Flatstick Pub – South Lake Union\, 609 Westlake Ave N.\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T173000
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SUMMARY:NECA Christmas Party 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration\, elegance\, and festive fun with your NECA Puget Sound Chapter family! Please see event details below. \nDate: Saturday\, December 12\, 2026 \nTime: 5:30 PM \nLocation: Fairmont Hotel\, Seattle – 411 University Street\, Seattle\, WA 98101 \nRSVP HERE: 2026 NECA Christmas Party RSVP (Hotel booking link will be provided following your RSVP) \nRSVP deadline: November 14th \nThe Evening \nThe evening kicks off at 5:30 PM with a social hour\, followed by a seated dinner\, awards\, and games to keep things fun all night. Enjoy giveaways\, live music from the Dusty 45’s\, and our 360 photo booth for capturing memories. \nDress Code \nCocktail attire to formal. \n\nMen: a jacket is strongly encouraged.\nWomen: looks range from short cocktail dresses to full formal gowns.\n\nThis is a great excuse to dress up\, or wear your favorite Christmas-themed attire! \nGiving Back \nIn the spirit of giving\, the U.S. Marines will be collecting gifts for the Toys for Tots program. Please bring an unwrapped gift to help brighten a child’s holiday. \nEntertainment \nJoin our dice game for a chance to win a great prize. To participate\, bring one wrapped gift per person (generally $25–$50). Note: dice game gifts should be wrapped; Toys for Tots donations should be unwrapped.
URL:https://necaseattle.org/event/neca-christmas-party-2026/
LOCATION:Fairmont Olympic Hotel\, 411 University Way\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270128
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SUMMARY:2027 MEP Innovation Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hosted in partnership by MCAA\, NECA\, and SMACNA\, the MEP Innovation Conference is the industry’s leading technology event for mechanical\, electrical\, plumbing\, service\, and sheet metal contractors. \nThis three-day\, cross-trade conference features contractor-led education sessions\, interactive roundtables\, and hands-on technology demonstrations designed to improve productivity\, profitability\, and collaboration across the MEP spectrum. \nFor sponsors\, the conference offers an exceptional opportunity to showcase solutions directly to forward-thinking contractors from three major trade associations—all seeking tools and technologies that can give them a competitive edge. \nDate: January 25th – January 27th\, 2027 \nLocation: JW Marriott Tampa Water Street – 510 Water St\, Tampa\, FL 33602 \nRegistration: REGISTER HERE
URL:https://necaseattle.org/event/2027-mep-innovation-conference/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Tampa Water Street\, 510 Water Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270203T160000
DTSTAMP:20261014T170644Z
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SUMMARY:2027 NECA Basic Estimating Course
DESCRIPTION:NECA’s Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction course is a hands-on approach to the basics of electrical estimating. This three-day course focuses on understanding the cost components of electrical estimating\, instilling industry best practices\, all while developing a sound estimating process. Topics are presented in a lecture format followed by hand-on estimating exercises to reinforce the principles learned. Through the hands-on exercises participants will be expected to conduct a takeoff\, develop a material list\, lookup and apply labor units\, summarize the costs of the estimate\, and apply overhead and profit to the estimate. Each lesson builds upon the previous one\, with all the learning coming together through a simulated bid opening on the final day. \nStudents who complete the Basic Estimating Course may also take our advanced Estimating Strategies Course. For more information on the Advanced Course CLICK HERE \nWhen: February 1st – 3rd\, 2027 \nTime: 8 AM – 4 PM Each day \nLocation: Puget Sound Electrical JATC – 550 SW 7th St. Renton\, WA 98057 \nRegistration: REGISTER HERE \nFee: Your company will be billed $100 per registrant\, per course. \nLunch will be provided daily \nCourse Overview: \nThe Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction course will help participants to advance their knowledge\, ability\, and skills in electrical estimating beyond their current level of experience. The intent of this course is not to make each participant a seasoned estimator as that takes time and experience. This course will\, however\, provide insight into estimating best practices\, establishing an estimating process and challenge each participant to grow as an estimator. While computers will be used as part of this course\, the primary focus will be on the estimating process and how computers and technology are tools to make estimators more efficient and eliminate mistakes. \nParticipants of this course should already have a general understanding of electrical materials and methods used in commercial and industrial construction. This should include general knowledge of electrical symbols used in construction documents\, knowledge of various types of electrical materials and their use in electrical construction\, and basic knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC). \nCourse Learning Objectives: \nThrough active participation and completion of this course participants will be able to: \n\nDefine estimating terminology\nRecognize and identify electrical symbols\nIdentify potential estimating errors and correct them\nUnderstand the costs associated with electrical construction\nPrepare an estimate for a commercial electrical project including identifying the scope of work\, organizing a material takeoff\, applying labor units\, summarizing costs and calculating a bid price for the project.\n\nParticipants will need to bring the following items to the course: \n\nA laptop or tablet running the current version of Microsoft Excel and the ability to open PDF files\nA measuring device such as a roller-meter multi-scale or hard-sided scale (capability to measure 1/8”\, 1/4”\, 1/2″\, 1:10 and 1:30 scales)\nHand tally counter\nHighlighters (colors to include yellow\, orange\, pink\, blue\, green and purple)\nRed pen or pencil\nPencil & Eraser\nCalculator\nNotepad or Notebook
URL:https://necaseattle.org/event/2027-neca-basic-estimating-course/
LOCATION:JATC\, 550 SW 7th St\, Renton\, WA\, 98057\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270510T080000
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SUMMARY:2027 NECA Advanced Estimating Course
DESCRIPTION:In this program\, participants will discuss all the phases of the estimating process. This course covers the various aspects of preparing and submitting a competitive bid. Key topics include identifying desirable bid opportunities\, analyzing the company’s capabilities to ensure profitable results\, the estimator’s role at various stages of the project\, writing an effective scope letter\, and identifying often hidden costs in the bid documents. Building upon the principles taught in NECA’s Basic Estimating course. Advanced Estimating Strategies focuses on the strategy and business decisions made during the estimating and bidding process. The course intends to help estimators and managers think strategically about how they find\, evaluate\, and bid on electrical construction projects. Participants of this course should already have an understanding and experience in estimating and bidding on electrical construction projects. This program is recommended for individuals who have successfully completed the Basic Estimating in Electrical Construction course or have similar industry experience.  \nAdvanced Estimating Strategies builds directly on the Basic Estimating Course. You must have completed NECA’s Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction course\, either this February or in a previous year\, before registering for Advanced. For more information on the Basic Estimating Course\, CLICK HERE \nDate: May 10th – 11th\, 2027 \nTime: 8 AM – 4 PM Each day \nLocation: Puget Sound Electrical JATC – 550 SW 7th St. Renton\, WA 98057 \nRegistration: REGISTER HERE \nFee: Your company will be billed $100 per registrant\, per course. \nLunch will be provided daily \nCourse Learning Objectives \nThrough active participation and completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\n Explain the estimator’s role and responsibilities throughout the bidding process.\n Define estimating terminology.\n Evaluate bidding opportunities for the most desirable projects.\n Analyze factors that have effects on cost and labor productivity.\n Evaluate the potential risk factors of a project.\n Discuss the risks and responsibilities identified in the project specifications\, labor agreements\, scope letters\, and standard contracts.\n Describe the difference between overhead and profit and how they are applied to estimates.\n\nIt is recommended that participants bring the following items to the course: \n\n Notepad or Notebook\n Pen or Pencil\n Highlighter\n Calculator\n A laptop or tablet is also acceptable for taking note
URL:https://necaseattle.org/event/2027-neca-advanced-estimating-course/
LOCATION:JATC\, 550 SW 7th St\, Renton\, WA\, 98057\, United States
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