2026 & 2027 Courses
Our programs and educational resources supplement your expertise to help
grow your business into a premier electrical and telecom firm. NECA Boston
provides its member contractors, along with IBEW and JATC partners, with the
right training, tools, and education to stay on the forefront of the electrical and
telecom industry.
Thursday
Sep 17, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Heather Moore, MCA
LOCATION
Online via Zoom
State of the Industry
NECA Boston kicks off our Fall 2026 Education & Training Calendar with a timely and impactful look at the forces shaping today’s electrical construction industry. Demand continues to grow across infrastructure, energy, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, institutional construction, data centers, and other technology-driven projects—creating tremendous opportunity while placing new pressure on labor, schedules, costs, equipment, and supply chains.
Dr. Heather Moore of MCA will examine the current state of the industry, emerging market trends, and the challenges contractors should be preparing for in the months and years ahead. With the same electricians, supervisors, project managers, specialty trades, and resources being called upon to serve multiple high-growth markets, contractors must understand where demand is headed and how it will impact their businesses.
This session will provide industry leaders with a big-picture perspective and actionable insights to help inform workforce planning, operational strategy, and business development as we look toward 2027 and beyond.
Wednesday
Sep 23, 2026
08:00 AM – 01:00 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Carl Britton
LOCATION
NECA Boston Board Room
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1
Quincy, MA 02171
AI In the Trades (In-person)
AI in the Trades is a hands-on workshop designed specifically for construction and skilled trade professionals who want to put AI to work without needing a technical background. Participants will build practical skills through live exercises, learning how to write better prompts, create custom GPTs, automate everyday tasks, and use AI securely and responsibly. Every attendee leaves with ready-to-use tools, including a proven prompt framework, a customized GPT, an AI security checklist, and an action plan they can implement immediately. Whether you’re in the office or the field, this program provides practical strategies that help you work faster, communicate better, and increase productivity from day one.
This session is the corner stone to our AI Mastery Series and we strongly encourage you to take part in those virtual sessions outlined on Pg. 20.
Thursday
Sep 24, Oct 1 & 8, 2026
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (daily)
INSTRUCTOR
Patrick Lynch
LOCATION
NECA Boston Training Space
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1
Quincy, MA 02171
NECA & Local 103 - Foreman Training
This three-day intensive program provides beginner foremen with the skills and insight they need to manage a broad range of issues that they face on the job. Some key areas that will be discussed include managing production and materials, communication and documentation, project closeout and safety. This training will be fundamental to advancing a participant’s career in the electrical industry.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Understand new areas of responsibility as a foreman
- Understand the importance of customer relationships
- Explore the common barriers to communication and how to resolve them
Tuesday
Sep 29, 2026
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Patrick Lynch
LOCATION
NECA Boston Training Space
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1
Quincy, MA 02171
NECA & Local 103 - Foreman Update
The goal of this program is to reinforce fundamental principles that distinguish Local 103 Foremen as professionals on the jobsite and to raise awareness and provide insight into current industry issues that affect our collective success in executing our work. We will be covering management of site safety, scheduling, and communication along with future technology and the ever-changing landscape of the construction site.
This program is designed for current foreman who need to renew their Foreman Card.
Thursday
Oct 1st, 2026
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
INSTRUCTOR
Carl Britton
LOCATION
Virtual
AI Fundamentals for Construction Trades (AI Master Class)
Build confidence with the fundamentals of AI and practical applications for construction trades. This virtual session introduces how AI can support everyday communication, planning, and project management.
Oct 4-7, 2026
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Various
LOCATION
Las Vegas, NV
NECA National Convention
TBD
Thursday
Oct 15, 2026
09:00 AM – 10:30 AM
INSTRUCTOR
Carl Britton
LOCATION
Virtual
Prompt Engineering (AI Master Class)
Learn how to create effective prompts that produce more useful, reliable AI results. Participants will build practical prompting skills that support communication, planning, and everyday project management.
Tuesday
Oct 20, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Nate Cole
LOCATION
NECA Boston Training Space
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1
Quincy, MA 02171
Contract Reading and Negotiating: Avoiding the Traps, Understanding Obligations, and Getting to ‘Yes’ – Lunch & Learn
The riskiest document on your project is the one you signed before mobilizing. This interactive workshop teaches project executives, PMs, and estimators how to read a subcontract the way a litigator does: identifying pay-if-paid and pay-when-paid provisions, indemnity and insurance obligations, flow-down clauses, notice and claims provisions that can silently waive your rights, liquidated damages, and termination triggers. Attendees will work through real (anonymized) contract language and leave with a practical checklist for negotiating better terms without killing the deal.
Thursday
Oct 22, 2026
04: 00 PM – 07:00 PM
INSTRUCTOR
NECA Boston
LOCATION
Umass Club
Blueprint New England - Housing
Exploring residential development, affordable housing initiatives, and the future of multifamily construction.
Due to the importance of this conversation this program is in conjunction with our Oct. Chapter Meeting (4:00PM).
Thursday
Oct 29, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
INSTRUCTOR
Dennis Shaw, Graybar
LOCATION
Virtual via Zoom
Market Forecast with Graybar
Join Dennis Shaw, Manager of Strategic Planning at Graybar, for an overview of the current market landscape and what to expect in the months ahead. This session will cover key economic indicators, supply chain trends, and pricing developments impacting the electrical industry. Attendees will gain practical insights to support planning, budgeting, and decision-making as the market continues to evolve.
Thursday
Oct 29, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
INSTRUCTOR
NECA Contractors
LOCATION
Offsite
Future Leaders Industry Outing
TBD
Wednesday
Nov 04, 2026
08:00 AM – 02:00 PM
INSTRUCTOR
David Ashcraft
LOCATION
NECA Boston Training Space
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1
Quincy, MA 02171
Increasing your Profitability and Bank-ability
Strong financial management is essential for long-term success, especially in an increasingly competitive construction market. This program equips business owners, executives, CFOs, and financial managers with practical strategies to improve cash flow, strengthen profitability, and increase their company’s financial stability.
Participants will learn how to analyze key financial indicators, control costs, develop effective pricing strategies, and make informed business decisions that enhance both bankability and overall company value. Walk away with proven tools to build a stronger, more resilient business positioned for sustainable growth.
Wednesday
Nov 05, 2026
08:00 AM – 02:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Drew LeWay, Conest Software
LOCATION
NECA Boston Training Space
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1
Quincy, MA 02171
Estimate Smarter with IntelliBid: Skills, Tools & AI Innovations
In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how Conest’s IntelliBid Electrical Estimating software and supporting solutions, including SureCount Digital Takeoff and Conest Connect, can help electrical estimators work more efficiently and accurately. Attendees will explore how IntelliBid streamlines the estimating process, reduces time spent on repetitive tasks, and helps improve consistency throughout an estimate. The session will also highlight Conest’s latest AI innovations, including the development of an upcoming AI chat agent integrated directly into IntelliBid and SureCount that will help users quickly answer technical questions, troubleshoot common issues, and access instant support within the software.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Learn how IntelliBid, SureCount, and Conest Connect streamline estimating workflows and save up to 80% of time spent building an estimate, which can reduce your company’s overhead cost.
- Discover ways Conest software helps estimators improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency throughout the estimating process.
- Get an introduction to Conest’s latest AI innovations, including an upcoming in-product AI chat agent designed to provide fast technical guidance and support.
Tuesday
Nov 10, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Nate Cole & Herling Romero
LOCATION
NECA Boston Training Space
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1
Quincy, MA 02171
AI in Your Business: Managing Risk and Building an AI Policy That Works (Lunch & Learn)
AI tools are already in your estimating department, your field offices, and your employees’ pockets, whether you have authorized them or not. This program gives electrical contractors a practical framework for capturing AI’s efficiency gains while managing the real risks: confidentiality of bid and pricing data, accuracy and verification, employee use guidelines, document retention, and the contract and insurance implications of AI-assisted work product. Attendees will leave with a policy roadmap they can adapt to their own operations, informed by our experience building and rolling out a firm-wide AI policy of our own.
Thursday
Nov 12, 2026
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
INSTRUCTOR
Carl Britton
LOCATION
Virtual
Microsoft Copilot Integration (AI Master Class)
Explore how Microsoft Copilot can support communication, planning, and everyday project management. This session focuses on practical ways to integrate AI into daily workflows with greater confidence.
Nov 16-18, 2026
08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Craig Clark
LOCATION
NECA Boston Training Space
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1
Quincy, MA 02171
Basic Estimating
Small mistakes in an estimate can have a huge impact on your bid’s bottom line and this course provides the tools needed to be both comprehensive and competitive. This course will discuss the process for assembling an estimate including developing material lists, applying labor unit data, material takeoff and application of direct job costs, overhead, and profit.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Identify the types of mistakes found when estimating electrical construction projects and how to avoid them
- Ability to describe the parts of an estimate thoroughly
- Explain the importance of establishing the true cost per project
- Develop an estimate to provide job management information
- Discuss how labor units can be used to competitively bid projects
- Explain the difference between a competitive bid and simply a low bid
Thursday
Nov 19, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Safety Committee
LOCATION
NECA Boston Training Space
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1
Quincy, MA 02171
NECA Boston Contractor Safety Network
NECA Boston’s Contractor Safety Network brings together Safety Professionals, Foremen, Project Managers, HR Professionals, Upper Management, and General Contractors to strengthen safety culture across the construction industry.
Each session will feature a panel discussion with industry experts, focused on current safety challenges, best practices, and practical solutions that can be implemented in the field and back office. Attendees will have the opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from peers across the industry.
Sessions will conclude with lunch and networking, providing additional time to build relationships and continue the conversation. Key takeaways and actionable next steps will be developed from each session and added to NECA Boston’s growing library of safety resources.
Dec 8 & 9, 2026
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Patrick Lynch
LOCATION
NECA Boston Training Space
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1
Quincy, MA 02171
Project Scheduling & Planning
This course covers fundamentals of construction project scheduling and planning. Topics discussed include schedule networks, critical path method (CPM), resource allocation, project control, cost forecasting, scheduled versus actual progress tracking, and schedule risk management. This program was designed for project managers who are new to their role or who want to hone their skill set in the ever-changing construction environment.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Understanding of various techniques and applications used in planning and scheduling design and construction projects
- Introduce the fundamentals and techniques for schedule monitoring, evaluation, schedule risk control, and control of project performance
- Understanding of the relationship between project planning and control, and cost estimating
- Understand how to analyze and apply resources in a project efficiently, recognizing their restraints and conditions, including resource allocation and resource leveling
- Introduce construction scheduling software and use of the computer as a tool in construction management, including application of scheduling software to scheduling projects
Tuesday
Dec 15, 2026
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Jay Jones, NECA Nationals
LOCATION
Portland, ME
Field Leadership Essentials - Maine
Field leaders are on the frontline of every electrical contractor’s success and the success of our industry. NECA’s Field Leadership Essentials program is an intensive, one-day learning experience designed to enhance the leadership skills of new and up-and-coming field leaders by providing the “must know” topics for field leaders in the electrical contracting industry. This course focuses on the knowledge and skills that every field leader must learn to be an effective manager of people, time, equipment, and materials.
Thursday
Dec 17, 2026
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
INSTRUCTOR
Carl Britton
LOCATION
Virtual
ChatGPT for Project Management (AI Master Class)
Learn practical ways to use ChatGPT to support communication, planning, and everyday project management. Participants will move beyond theory and apply AI to work that can be implemented immediately.
Tuesday
Jan 05, 2027
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
INSTRUCTOR
Members of NECA Boston Office
LOCATION
Virtual
NECA Advantage
This program will be hosted throughout the year as needed or upon request.
This program is designed to take a deeper dive into the full list of offerings that NECA Boston and our contractors have at their fingertips. NECA Boston offers a tremendous number of resources that we hope all our contractors will take advantage of. We will walk through resources, our education programming, education and conference reimbursements, partners and associate memberships. This is your opportunity to learn more about the value we bring to your office and teams out in the field.
Thursday
Jan 07, 2027
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR
TBD
LOCATION
Virtual
AI-Powered Estimating and Bidding (AI Master Class)
Apply AI to estimating and bidding workflows to improve efficiency and decision-making across your organization. This session focuses on practical applications that can support stronger business results.
Tuesday
Jan 12, 2027
08:00 AM - 1:00 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Lonnie Maxwell-Cook & Anson Martens
LOCATION
NECA Boston Training Space
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1
Quincy, MA 02171
Essential Skills for Construction Finance & Management
This program provides field leaders, project managers, and accounting professionals with a practical understanding of construction accounting fundamentals and how financial decisions impact project success. Through an interactive, hands-on workshop, participants work through real-world job costing, WIP schedule management, cash flow, and bid risk scenarios to better understand the “why” behind key financial metrics.
Using collaborative group exercises rather than lecture-style instruction, attendees leave with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions that improve project profitability and financial performance.
Wed-Thurs
Jan 20-21, 2027
08:00 AM - 3:00 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Sean Sampson
LOCATION
NECA Boston Training Space
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1
Quincy, MA 02171
NFPA 70E & 70B Service & Maintenance Master Class
The NFPA 70E & 70B Master Class goes beyond code compliance to show electrical contractors how the latest safety and maintenance standards can be leveraged to grow a successful Service & Maintenance business. Participants will gain a practical understanding of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 70B requirements while learning the six-step compliance process, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices for electrical preventive maintenance.
The program also explores how compliance-driven services can lead to multi-year maintenance agreements, recurring revenue, increased negotiated work, and stronger customer relationships. Attendees will leave with the knowledge and tools to improve safety, reduce risk, strengthen operational performance, and create long-term business growth.
Tuesday
Jan 26, 2027
08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Wes Wheeler, NECA National
LOCATION
NECA Boston Training Space
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1
Quincy, MA 02171
Creating and Maintaining Effective Safety Programs
A strong safety program is one of the most valuable investments an electrical contractor can make. This interactive course explores the key elements of building and sustaining an effective safety culture, emphasizing leadership, employee engagement, and continuous improvement. Participants will review the latest OSHA updates, evaluate the effectiveness of their current safety programs, and learn practical strategies to strengthen training, reduce risk, and improve overall company performance.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Understand the essential components of an effective company safety program.
- Define the responsibilities of supervisors and leaders in promoting workplace safety
- Learn how a strong safety culture improves employee engagement, reduces incidents, and enhances compliance
- Review the latest OSHA activities and regulatory updates impacting electrical contractors
Thursday
Feb 04, 2027
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
INSTRUCTOR
NECA Contractors
LOCATION
NECA Boston Office
Blueprint New England - Education
Examining K–12 schools, higher education, campus modernization, and institutional capital investments.
Wed - Fri
Feb 10 - 12, 2027
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (daily)
INSTRUCTOR
Matt Firestone & Mark Federle
LOCATION
NECA Boston Training Space
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1
Quincy, MA 02171
Contractor 101
This three-day training explores key areas where contractors need to focus their time and energy. We will take a deep dive into the industry as a whole, financial management, and risk, along with creating processes with your organization to achieve your 6-month, 12-month and 24-month goals. We will be joined by several experts within the industry to ensure you gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter and walk away with a game plan you can implement within your organization.
DAY ONE: BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
State of the industry, the business owner’s mindset, building your team and strategic alliances
DAY TWO: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Corporate vs. business-unit strategy, business financials, MA regulations, insurance risk, managing resources & tracking progress
DAY THREE: BUSINESS GROWTH
Mapping & Analyzing Processes, Information Technology, Benchmarking for Excellence, Growth & Effective Operations
Tuesday
Feb 16, 2027
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Josh Bone of Electri International
LOCATION
NECA Boston Training Space
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1
Quincy, MA 02171
From Field to Factory: How Offsite Construction Is Rewiring Our Industry - Lunch & Learn
The way we build is changing faster than at any point in our careers. Offsite construction, prefabrication, modular assemblies, and industrialized workflows, is moving from a “nice-to-have” edge to a core competitive strategy for electrical contractors. With data centers, advanced manufacturing, and electrification driving unprecedented demand against a tight labor market, the contractors who master offsite work will be the ones who win the bids, protect their margins, and keep their crews safe.
Join us for a lunch and learn where we’ll cut through the hype and get practical about where offsite construction stands today and where it’s headed. We’ll look at what leading contractors are already doing in their prefab shops, what the technology and workforce shifts mean for your business, and how to position your company to capture the upside rather than get left behind.
Whether you’re already running a prefab operation or just starting to think about it, you’ll walk away with a clearer picture of the road ahead and concrete ideas you can bring back to your team. Bring your questions, this workshop is built for conversation.
Wednesday
Feb 17, 2027
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Bluebeam Instructor
LOCATION
NECA Boston Training Space
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1
Quincy, MA 02171
Bluebeam - Revu Essentials
Unlock the power of Bluebeam Revu and learn how to work smarter with digital construction documents. This hands-on course introduces the essential tools contractors and project teams need to efficiently navigate, mark up, measure, organize, and collaborate on PDF drawings and documents. Participants will explore practical workflows designed to improve document management, streamline communication, and increase accuracy throughout the project lifecycle. Whether you’re new to Bluebeam or looking to strengthen your skills, this course will help you get more out of one of the construction industry’s most widely used digital tools. By the end of the session, attendees will have the confidence to use Bluebeam Revu more effectively in their day-to-day project work.
Thursday
Feb 18, 2027
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
INSTRUCTOR
Nate Cole
LOCATION
Virtual via Zoom
Massachusetts Legal Update for Electrical Contractors: The Year in Review and What’s Ahead
Start the year knowing where the law stands. This fast-moving session covers the past year’s most consequential developments for Massachusetts electrical contractors: key appellate decisions in construction and payment law, Pay Transparency Law compliance one year in, mechanic’s lien and retainage practice reminders, wage and hour enforcement trends, and the legislative and regulatory changes to watch in 2027. Time reserved for member questions.
Thursday
Feb 18, 2027
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR
TBD
LOCATION
Virtual via Zoom
AI for Safety Management & Compliance (AI Master Class)
Apply AI to safety management and compliance workflows to improve efficiency and decision-making. Learn practical ways AI can support safer, more consistent operations across your organization.
Thursday
Feb 25, 2027
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR
TBD
LOCATION
Virtual via Zoom
AI-Enhanced Customer Communication (AI Master Class)
Use AI to strengthen customer communication and improve the efficiency of everyday interactions. This session explores practical applications that support clearer, more consistent communication.
March 9, 16, 23, 2027
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (daily)
INSTRUCTOR
Patrick Lynch
LOCATION
NECA Boston Training Space
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1
Quincy, MA 02171
Foreman Training
This three-day intensive program provides beginner foremen with the skills and insight they need to manage a broad range of issues that they face on the job. Some key areas that will be discussed include managing production and materials, communication and documentation, project closeout and safety. This training will be fundamental to advancing a participant’s career in the electrical industry.
Wednesday
March 10, 2027
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Patrick Lynch
LOCATION
NECA Boston Training Space
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1
Quincy, MA 02171
Foreman Update
The goal of this program is to reinforce fundamental principles that distinguish Local 103 Foremen as professionals on the jobsite and to raise awareness and provide insight into current industry issues that affect our collective success in executing our work. We will be covering management of site safety, scheduling, and communication along with future technology and the ever-changing landscape of the construction site.
This program is designed for current foreman who need to renew their Foreman Card.
Tuesday
March 23, 2027
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Matt Firestone
LOCATION
NECA Boston Training Space,
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1,
Quincy, MA 02171.
Change Orders That Win - Pricing, Negotiating, and Getting Paid for the Work You Perform
Change Orders That Win provides electrical contractors with practical strategies to manage change orders more effectively while protecting project profitability. Designed for estimators, project managers, general managers, and business owners, this workshop explores the entire change order process—from identifying legitimate scope changes and interpreting contract requirements to developing comprehensive pricing, maintaining thorough documentation, and communicating effectively with owners and general contractors. Participants will learn disciplined, proven practices that improve the likelihood of fair change order evaluations while helping recover the full financial impact of project changes.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Recognize legitimate changes in scope and confidently navigate contract requirements.
- Develop complete change order pricing that accounts for labor, supervision, scheduling, productivity, financing, administrative, and other indirect costs.
- Strengthen documentation, communication, and negotiation strategies to support fair evaluations and improve the likelihood of approval and payment.
Wednesday
March 24, 2027
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Matt Firestone
LOCATION
Portland, ME
Change Orders That Win - Pricing, Negotiating, and Getting Paid for the Work You Perform Portland, ME
Change Orders That Win provides electrical contractors with practical strategies to manage change orders more effectively while protecting project profitability. Designed for estimators, project managers, general managers, and business owners, this workshop explores the entire change order process—from identifying legitimate scope changes and interpreting contract requirements to developing comprehensive pricing, maintaining thorough documentation, and communicating effectively with owners and general contractors. Participants will learn disciplined, proven practices that improve the likelihood of fair change order evaluations while helping recover the full financial impact of project changes.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Recognize legitimate changes in scope and confidently navigate contract requirements.
- Develop complete change order pricing that accounts for labor, supervision, scheduling, productivity, financing, administrative, and other indirect costs.
- Strengthen documentation, communication, and negotiation strategies to support fair evaluations and improve the likelihood of approval and payment.
Thursday
March 25, 2027
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR
TBD
LOCATION
Virtual
Code Research & Technical Problem Solving (AI Master Class)
Explore how AI can support code research and technical problem-solving, helping teams work more efficiently and make better-informed decisions in their daily work.
Tuesday
March 30, 2027
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
INSTRUCTOR
NECA Contractors
LOCATION
NECA Boston Office
Blueprint New England - Transportation
Infrastructure improvements, transit expansion, airports, roads, bridges, and public investment throughout New England.
Thursday
Apr 08, 2027
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Carl Britton
LOCATION
Virtual
Predictive Analytics for Equipment and Risk (AI Master Class)
Learn how predictive analytics can support equipment planning and risk management. This session explores practical AI applications that help teams make better-informed decisions.
Thursday
Apr 08, 2027
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
INSTRUCTOR
Nate Cole
LOCATION
Virtual via Zoom
Covered or Not? Insurance Essentials for Electrical Contractors
Your insurance program is only as good as your understanding of it, and most contractors discover the gaps after the claim comes in. This program gives electrical contractors a working command of the commercial general liability policy: what counts as an occurrence, how the “your work” and related business risk exclusions operate on defect claims, why additional insured endorsements and certificates of insurance are not the same thing, and what primary and noncontributory language and waivers of subrogation actually do when a loss hits.
We will cover the interplay between your CGL coverage and the indemnity provisions in your subcontracts, common traps in upstream insurance requirements, and practical steps for tendering claims and protecting coverage from day one. The session closes with a focused look at workers’ compensation, including exclusivity, coverage of subcontractor employees, and how comp claims intersect with jobsite liability. Attendees will leave with a checklist for reviewing their own policies and the insurance provisions in the next contract they sign.
Tuesday
Apr 27, 2027
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Lonnie Maxwell-Cook & Todd McClain
LOCATION
NECA Boston Training Space
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1
Quincy, MA 02171
Succession Planning Management and Ownership
This program will cover techniques and considerations for planning and executing a succession plan for management and owner(s), including common reasons for ownership transfer plans not working. The program will examine processes the company can implement for a successful business transition. We will also look at and address the various balance sheet, cash flow, and tax implications.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Understand the importance of time needed to effectively transition
- Tax implications to consider for sellers and buyers
- Process to determine the retirement cash flow for transitioning generation and estate planning considerations
Thursday
Apr 29, 2027
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Carl Britton
LOCATION
Virtual
Building Custom AI Solutions (AI Master Class)
Learn how to build custom AI solutions that create a competitive advantage for your organization. This advanced session focuses on practical applications that can be implemented within your company.
Thursday
May 06, 2027
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Various Safety Professionals
LOCATION
NECA Boston Training Space
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1
Quincy, MA 02171
NECA Boston 2027 Safety Day
Now entering its fourth year, NECA Boston Safety Day continues to grow as a flagship event for safety education, collaboration, and industry engagement. The event brings together safety professionals, field leaders, foremen, contractors, and industry experts for a dynamic schedule of seminars and classroom instruction focused on today’s most important safety topics.
In addition to educational programming, attendees will have access to a mini tradeshow featuring leading safety equipment, resources, and solutions, along with expanded opportunities to network with NECA Boston trade partners and professionals from across the broader construction industry.
The timing of events will be made available 3 weeks before the start of the program.
For more information, please contact:
Walter Morrell, Director of Education & Outreach at wmorrell@bostonneca.org
Thursday
May 13, 2027
TBD
INSTRUCTOR
NECA Contractors
LOCATION
TBD
Future Leaders Industry Outing
TBD
Tuesday
May 25, 2027
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Mark Federle
LOCATION
NECA Boston Board Room,
2 Heritage Drive, Suite 1,
Quincy, MA 02171
Impact & Tools for Managing Schedule Compression
Schedule compression is one of the greatest challenges facing today’s construction projects, often resulting in increased labor costs, reduced productivity, and tighter project margins. This course provides electrical contractors with practical tools to evaluate the financial and operational impacts of accelerated schedules while identifying strategies to minimize risk. Participants will learn proven techniques to estimate productivity losses, quantify additional project costs, and implement effective schedule compression methods without compromising project performance. Attendees will leave with actionable approaches to better manage compressed schedules, protect profitability, and make informed project decisions.
Thursday
May 27, 2027
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Carl Britton
LOCATION
Virtual
Automation and Workflow Integration (AI Master Class)
Explore how to automate workflows and integrate AI with industry software to improve efficiency. Participants will learn practical approaches for creating a stronger competitive advantage.
Wednesday
June 02, 2027
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
INSTRUCTOR
TBD
LOCATION
NECA Boston Office
Blueprint New England - Energy
The rapidly changing energy landscape — electrification, grid modernization, renewable energy, and resilient infrastructure.
Thursday
June 10, 2027
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR
Carl Britton
LOCATION
Virtual
Future-Proofing and ROI Measurement (AI Master Class)
Learn how to future-proof your AI investments and measure their return. This advanced session focuses on turning AI adoption into sustained business value and competitive advantage.