Independent Electrical Contractors

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April 11, 2025

“The electrical industry is a place where hard work, curiosity, and collaboration can lead to incredible outcomes for individuals and the industry as a whole,” says Scott Wagner, director of

April 11, 2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For a long time, mental health was not discussed in many construction industry companies as it was looked at as “risky” and a topic

April 11, 2025

Interviewing is a critical step in the hiring process, allowing employers to evaluate candidates while showcasing their company as a desirable place to work. A well-conducted interview reflects positively on

April 11, 2025

The Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation was formed in 1996 with one fundamental goal — to provide new apprentices the opportunity to gain the valuable hands-on training they need to join

April 11, 2025

Congratulations to Ian Marriott, founder and president, IGM Commercial Fire and Electrical Systems, LLC, for winning the 2024 IEC Contractor Impact Award. Integrity and character. Those traits have been and

April 11, 2025

Maybe this is your story as well. You’re 18 or 19 years old and just not sure what you are going to do for the rest of your life. You

April 10, 2025

In a late 2024 webinar for IEC members, BISCI’s Ryan Davis presented Future Trends and Innovations in Low Voltage Technology, to explore fault-managed power as well as artificial intelligence (AI)

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April 10, 2025

“I never expected to get into something like this,” says Amanda Ferrero, second-year apprentice in IEC El Paso. “My grandmother would say, why don’t you become a nurse? And I’d

March 10, 2025

By John Meibers, Deltek ComputerEase The electrical trade within the construction industry is one of the most complex and dynamic sectors in the world, requiring constant coordination and communication among

March 10, 2025

BY IEC STAFF Toys for Tots began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks’s wife Diane asked her husband to deliver a few of her handcrafted dolls to an agency that