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For a complete directory of NECA Greater Boston Chapter member firms, call 1-877-NECA-IBEW or visit us at www.bostonneca.org. Electrical Contractors Association of Greater Boston, Inc. / 106 River Street, West Newton, MA / 1-877-NECA-IBEW / www.bostonneca.org NECA 2016 BOSTON PROJECT NEWS BOSTON, MA – The electrical industry’s largest trade show and convention, NECA 2016 Boston, was held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, October 7 to 10. Approximately 5,000 elec- trical construction professionals from throughout the U.S. attend- ed, gaining a hands-on view of the latest advances in electri- cal products and technologies. Thousands of solutions NECA contractors use to connect com- mercial, industrial, healthcare, biotech and educational facilities, as well as infrastructure projects, with the most energy-efficient power, lighting and integrated systems were on display at the trade show. The 2016 NECA show marks the third time in 10 years that Boston has been the site of the annual national convention, as NECA Boston Chapter served as the hosting chapter. NECA expo energized by industry’s leading manufacturers and service organizations The trade show floor was a vir- tual classroom, providing the lat- est technological advances in such areas as power supply, security, tools, integrated building systems, lighting and controls, solar/PV and other energy markets. At NECA 2016 Boston, nearly 300 exhibi- tors, comprised of the industry’s most prominent and innovative electrical manufacturers, distribu- tors, and service organizations, connected with NECA contractors and their construction industry partners. Such names as Milwaukee Tool, 3M, Ericson, Fluke, ElectriInternational, Flir, GE, Graybar, Honeywell Power, Klein Tools, Lutron, Philips, Southwire, Greenlee, McCormick Systems, ConEst Software Systems, Wesco, Klein Tools, Panduit, Siemens Industry, SolarDock, DeWalt, Schneider Electric, Thomas & Betts, and the NFPA featured the latest prod- ucts and services in all areas of electrical construction business, including: Building Automation & Controls, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Codes, Stan- dards and Certifications, Conduit, Raceway, Life Safety, Green Energy, Lighting and Lighting Control Systems, Motors Safety Equipment, Security Systems, Site Equipment, Solar (PV) Energy, Structured Cabling, Testing Equipment, Transformers and Voice, Data, Video. Educational programs keeping NECA contractors at forefront of industry NECA 2016 Boston featured a dynamic educational compo- nent for electrical contractors, estimators and project managers. Industry experts conducted pre- convention workshops, techni- cal workshops, and management seminars on business practices and building technologies that keep NECA contractors at the forefront of the industry, and their construc- tion industry clients up-to-date with power, lighting, tel/data, and integrated building systems. The workshops covered diverse topics, including: 2017 NEC Signification Changes; PV as an Integrated Building Solution; Lean Construction; LED Lighting Systems: Energy-Efficiency and Beyond; Prefabrication; Electrical BIM Beyond Coordination; Building Intelligence in Electrical Design and Construction; Building Prefabrication Shops; Prefabricated Duct Bank Systems; Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting; Using Technology to Manage an Efficient Construction Workflow; Energy Storage and Microgrid Training Initiative and New Rules for Large Scale PV Systems, Energy Storage Systems and DC Microgrids. Safety Roundtable At NECA’s eight annu- al Safety Roundtable recent updates in OSHA regulations were discussed, including the Final Rule on Silica, the new Safety and Health Program Guidelines and the recent release of Record-keeping and Reporting Requirements. Michael Johnston, Executive Director of Standards and Safety, NECA, and Wesley L. Wheller, Director of Safety moderated. (continued next page) Electrical Construction Industry Shines Brightly at NECA 2016 Boston Event draws 5,000 electrical industry professionals and nearly 300 exhibitors; NECA Boston the hosting chapter for industry’s largest, most dynamic trade show and convention Lighthouse Electrical completes Regal Fenway 13 Theater Renovation BOSTON, MA Lighthouse Electri- cal Contracting, Inc., based in Rockland, MA, has completed the renovation of the Regal Fenway Sta- dium 13 Theater com- plex at the Landmark Center on Brookline Avenue in Boston. The project was com- prised of Lighthouse’s complete demolition and renovation of nine theaters at the Regal Theater complex, as well as electrical in- stallations for the new Regal Fen- way theater bar. The scope encom- passed installation of motorized recliner seating, new speakers, exit signs, and stair lighting in nine of the Regal Fenway’s 13 the- aters. The new Regal Fenway cin- ema bar features dramatic neon lighting and is equipped with con- venience outlets. The contractor also installed new corridor light- ing at the complex. Lighthouse Project Manager Scott Sullivan headed the project team, supervis- ing a crew of IBEW Local 103 elec- tricians in the fast-track 4-month project. The NECA Boston con- tractor worked on the project with general contractor Baker Incorpo- rated of Middleton, MA. Photos by EPNAC

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Page 1: NECA 2016 BOSTON Electrical Construction Industry Shines ...files.constantcontact.com/fadf8441301/77852d4e-b652-4cfd-bd69-4b6c... · Tools, Panduit, Siemens Industry, SolarDock, DeWalt,

For a complete directory of NECA Greater Boston Chapter member firms, call 1-877-NECA-IBEW or visit us at www.bostonneca.org.

Electrical Contractors Association of Greater Boston, Inc. / 106 River Street, West Newton, MA / 1-877-NECA-IBEW / www.bostonneca.org

NECA 2016 BOSTON

PROJECT NEWS

BOSTON, MA – The electrical industry’s largest trade show and convention, NECA 2016 Boston, was held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, October 7 to 10. Approximately 5,000 elec-trical construction professionals

from throughout the U.S. attend-ed, gaining a hands-on view of the latest advances in electri-cal products and technologies. Thousands of solutions NECA contractors use to connect com-mercial, industrial, healthcare, biotech and educational facilities, as well as infrastructure projects, with the most energy-efficient power, lighting and integrated systems were on display at the trade show. The 2016 NECA show marks the third time in 10 years that Boston has been

the site of the annual national convention, as NECA Boston Chapter served as the hosting chapter. NECA expo energized by industry’s leading manufacturers and service organizations

The trade show floor was a vir-tual classroom, providing the lat-est technological advances in such areas as power supply, security, tools, integrated building systems, lighting and controls, solar/PV and other energy markets. At NECA 2016 Boston, nearly 300 exhibi-tors, comprised of the industry’s most prominent and innovative electrical manufacturers, distribu-tors, and service organizations,

connected with NECA contractors and their construction industry partners. Such names as

Milwaukee Tool, 3M, Ericson, Fluke, ElectriInternational, Flir, GE, Graybar, Honeywell

Power, Klein Tools, Lutron, Philips, Southwire, Greenlee, McCormick Systems, ConEst Software Systems, Wesco, Klein Tools, Panduit, Siemens Industry, SolarDock, DeWalt, Schneider Electric, Thomas & Betts, and the NFPA featured the latest prod-ucts and services in all areas of electrical construction business, including: Building Automation & Controls, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Codes, Stan-dards and Certifications, Conduit, Raceway, Life Safety, Green Energy, Lighting and Lighting Control Systems, Motors Safety Equipment, Security Systems, Site Equipment, Solar (PV) Energy,

Structured Cabling, Testing Equipment, Transformers and Voice, Data, Video.Educational programs keeping NECA contractors at forefront of industry

NECA 2016 Boston featured a dynamic educational compo-nent for electrical contractors, estimators and project managers. Industry experts conducted pre-convention workshops, techni-cal workshops, and management seminars on business practices and building technologies that keep

NECA contractors at the forefront of the industry, and their construc-tion industry clients up-to-date with power, lighting, tel/data, and integrated building systems. The workshops covered diverse topics, including:

2017 NEC Signification Changes; PV as an Integrated Building Solution; Lean Construction; LED Lighting Systems: Energy-Efficiency and Beyond; Prefabrication; Electrical BIM Beyond Coordination; Building Intelligence in Electrical Design and Construction; Building Prefabrication Shops; Prefabricated Duct Bank Systems; Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting; Using Technology to Manage an Efficient Construction Workflow; Energy Storage and Microgrid Training Initiative and New Rules for Large Scale PV Systems, Energy Storage Systems and DC Microgrids.Safety Roundtable

At NECA’s eight annu-al Safety Roundtable recent updates in OSHA regulations were discussed, including the Final Rule on Silica, the new Safety and Health Program Guidelines and the recent release of Record-keeping and Reporting Requirements. Michael Johnston, Executive Director of Standards and Safety, NECA, and Wesley L. Wheller, Director of Safety moderated.(continued next page)

Electrical Construction Industry Shines Brightly at NECA 2016 BostonEvent draws 5,000 electrical industry professionals and nearly 300 exhibitors;

NECA Boston the hosting chapter for industry’s largest, most dynamic trade show and convention

Lighthouse Electrical completes Regal Fenway 13 Theater Renovation BOSTON, MA – Lighthouse Electri-cal Contracting, Inc., based in Rockland, MA, has completed the renovation of the Regal Fenway Sta-dium 13 Theater com-plex at the Landmark Center on Brookline Avenue in Boston. The project was com-prised of Lighthouse’s complete demolition and renovation of

nine theaters at the Regal Theater complex, as well as electrical in-stallations for the new Regal Fen-way theater bar. The scope encom-passed installation of motorized recliner seating, new speakers, exit signs, and stair lighting in nine of the Regal Fenway’s 13 the-aters. The new Regal Fenway cin-ema bar features dramatic neon lighting and is equipped with con-venience outlets. The contractor also installed new corridor light-ing at the complex. Lighthouse Project Manager Scott Sullivan

headed the project team, supervis-ing a crew of IBEW Local 103 elec-tricians in the fast-track 4-month project. The NECA Boston con-

tractor worked on the project with general contractor Baker Incorpo-rated of Middleton, MA.

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For a complete directory of NECA Greater Boston Chapter member firms, call 1-877-NECA-IBEW or visit us at www.bostonneca.org.

NECA 2016 BOSTON

Electrical Construction Industry Shines Brightly at NECA Boston 2016 (continued)

NECA Boston/Wentworth Student Chapter at Green Energy Challenge

2016 NECA Showstopper Showcase, sponsored by Electrical Contractor Magazine, is the most prestigious recognition event for manufacturers in the electrical construction industy. The showcase highlights the new-est products and services on the market, innovative advancements designed to help electrical con-tractors on the job. Just a sam-

pling of products that were show-cased include:Hilti 12 Volt Sub-compact 3-tool Combo; DeWALT 20V Max Area Light Kit; Milwaukee Tool’s M12 Infrared Camera and M18 Sawzall with One-Key and Fluke Flex Volt 20/60V Max Battery Pack; Flir DM284 Imaging Multi-meter with IGM; Greenlee’s BendWorks V2.0, a software application making BIM processes easier and ensuring conduit runs are error-free. Acuity Brands’ NLight Air Wireless Control Solutions with embedded smart sensor; Schneider Electric’s PowerPact B Circuit Breakers; and Leviton’s Dual Function AFCI/GFCI Receptacle that delivers protection from the hazards of electrical fires and shock.

The NECA Boston/Wentworth Institute of Technology Student Chapter (left photo) finished 4th among 16 student chapters in NECA’s Green Energy Challenge for their project which featured energy efficiency upgrades at Maurice J. Tobin School in Boston. NECA’s Iowa State University Student Chapter (right photo) won the competition for their energy upgrades at an elementary school

Glenn Kingsbury, NECA Boston Executive Manager, Inducted into Academy of Electrical Contracting

BOSTON, MA – Glenn Kingsbury, NECA Boston Chapter, Execu-tive Manager, was inducted into NECA’s Academy of Electrical Con-tracting at the General Session of the NECA Convention in Boston

on October 8th. He joined nine Academy inductees from around the U.S. The Academy honors out-standing leaders in the electrical contracting field and utilizes their experience and knowledge to ben-

efit the future of the construction industry. Fellows of the Academy prepare special papers on aspects of electrical construction in which they have special knowledge. They also participate long-range stud-

ies that help ascertain the future requirements and direction of the industry. Glenn will serve with three active NECA Boston Chap-ter colleagues in the Academy’s Jury of Fellows: Thomas Driscoll of

E.S. Boulos Company, Paul Guar-racino of J.M. Electrical Company, and John Penney of John A. Pen-ney Company. Well deserved and hearty congratulations, Glenn!

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NECA Boston Chapter, New England JATCs Host First Apprentice Day at NECA ConventionMore than 400 New England Apprentices Attend Workshop and Industry’s Largest Trade Show

BOSTON, MA – On Saturday Oc-tober 8th, NECA Boston Chapter and JATCs from throughout New England proudly hosted the na-tional convention’s first Apprentice Day, as more than 400 electrical and telecom apprentices first at-tended a special workshop and then had free admittance into the industry’s leading trade show.

Kristen Gowin, Assistant Man-ager of NECA Boston Chapter, President Joe McCluskey of E.G. Sawyer, and Michael Monahan,

IBEW International Vice Presi-dent, Second District, welcomed the apprentices, poignantly speak-ing of the industry’s most in-depth training program, the history of the IBEW and the bright future the industry holds. Michael Cal-lanan, of Michael Callanan Con-sulting and former Executive Di-rector of the NJATC presented the keynote address on leadership. Also addressing the apprentices on their future careers and trends in the industry were representives

from the NECA Premier Partner-ship Program – Shane Moll of Milwaukee Tool and Jon Huizenga of Graybar.

Following the workshop, Katie Nolan McCormick, NECA’s Direc-tor of Meetings, guided the appren-tices in a walkthrough of the trade show floor, where they spent the day gaining firsthand views of, and insights into, the latest technolo-gies and product advancements in the electrical industry.

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