ELECTRI International THE FOUNDATION FOR ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

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1 THE FOUNDATION FOR ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION Those with vision can lead the way. Stuart Binstock NECA ACCE 2006 Mid-Year Meeting February 23, 2006

2 Mission Statement To strengthen the fabric of the electrical industry through the development of information that affects the future of the electrical industry and its service to the public.

3 NECA Organizational Structure Board of Trustees ELECTRI International ELECTRI Council International Center Research Center Education Center

4 ELECTRI Council The ELECTRI Council works in partnership with NECA and every electrical contractor to support the Foundation. ELECTRI International has established a solid base of financial and philosophical support for the Foundation s programs.

5 President s Counsel $1,000,000+ Major Contributors Albert G. Wendt Cannon & Wendt Electric Co., Phoenix, Arizona Richard W. McBride Southern Contracting Co., California John M. Grau NECA Representative Christopher B. Curtis Square D/Schneider Electric

6 Board of Trustees The Foundation Board of Trustees has the fiduciary and policy-making responsibility for the Foundation and the ELECTRI Council. The Board meets annually during the NECA Convention.

7 The Research Center Investigates trends that affect the industry Funds top-quality research to support contractors in their business efforts Prepares contractors for new realities

8 Completed Projects (Abridged List) Early Warning Signs of Project Distress Executive Management Education Program Incentive Systems for Field Personnel Wireless Technology and the Electrical Contractor Repositioning Careers in Electrical Contracting Enhancing Profitability Among Electrical Contractors Energy Security and the Electrical Contractor Factors Affecting Labor Productivity for Electrical Contractors Achieving Greater Customer Satisfaction Through Labor- Management Partnership A 21 st Century Action Plan for Electrical Contractors and Their Workforce

9 Projects in Final Draft A Strategy for Improving the Electrical Contracting Industry Succession Planning: Should You Keep or Sell Your Private Company? Creating Value as a CEO Effects of Absenteeism and Turnover on Labor Productivity Role of Distributors in the Age of E-Commerce

10 Projects in Progress (Abridged List) Planning for the Future Voice/Data/Video Market The Use of Smart Chip Technology in the Electrical Contracting Industry EPS for Line Construction Foreman Occupational Stress in Electrical Supervisors Encouraging the Millennium Generation to Join the Electrical Industry The Future of Unions Developing Strategies for Successfully Entering the Emerging Info. Technology Market Using Information Technology To Improve Organizational Productivity and Effectiveness Emerging Photovoltaic Market

11 New Projects for 2006 Emergence of the IBS Contractor We Build This City Cooperatively Negotiated Workers Compensation, Phase II An Integrated Information System for Electrical Contractors Impact of Seismic Requirements on Electrical Installations The Progress of Wind Generation Systems in the U. S. A. Emerging Green Markets: Strategies for Electrical Contractors on LEED and Green Building Projects

12 2006 Proposal Procedures for 2007 Projects ELECTRI International requests addresses of researchers ELECTRI International issues request for proposals from researchers One-page summary proposals due two weeks later in 2005, received 75 proposals Limitations may be imposed on the number of proposals accepted by a specific researcher Program Review Committee reviews proposals and develops a short-list (10-15) of projects--may Researchers deliver presentations on proposals to ELECTRI International at summer meeting July 10, 2006, Chicago ELECTRI Council selects projects at Chicago meeting, which commence in January 2007 with completion contemplated one year later

13 Summary Proposal Format Blind review of one page proposals Proposals are required to be submitted electronically Any proposal greater than one page will not be accepted Format will be specified in RFP Final proposal outline specified in RFP Payment schedule outlined in RFP

14 Project Review and Monitoring ELECTRI Council reviews short-listed projects and approves funding at July meeting researcher attendance required All proposals will be monitored by a Task Force composed of members of the ELECTRI Council, technical experts, according to project scope and ELECTRI International staff Task Force members are expected to provide researcher with: Access to their company operations, and/or personnel as a data resource for the research project Be responsive to researcher s questions, RFIs, and advice as they relate to the project Review project progress reports, and Review and evaluate project products as they are developed

15 Project Review and Monitoring Researcher responsibilities with respect to Task Force members include: Recruit Task Force members (at January meeting) Identify ways in which Task Force members might contribute to project Work with Task Force members throughout the project to enable them to fulfill their roles Inform Task Force members of progress on the project Provide Task Force members opportunities to review project progress Be available to Task Force members for questions and discussion related to the project

16 ISSUES FACING THE EC INDUSTRY Career Awareness and Image Development What incentives can be developed to entice more young workers into the industry and to retain those currently in the industry? What is the profile of the successful electrical worker and how can we find and recruit this type of person?

17 ISSUES FACING THE EC INDUSTRY Productivity Enhancement Are safe contractors more cost effective for Owners and Customers? How can we reduce 60% wasted man-hours by 50%? How can time & motion studies be developed for measurement of field tasks to determine and validate means, methods and efficiency expectations?

18 ISSUES FACING THE EC INDUSTRY Organizational Development Identify companies that have been managed by third generation or more owners, and identify key factors for longevity and success. What is the most effective method to reduce costs with the least amount of reduction in plan health coverage? In what ways can health care costs be controlled? Would a pre-hire physical exam or an essential function test be effective? What alternative language can be found to replace onerous contract clauses? Review the top 10 GC/CM contracts.

19 ISSUES FACING THE EC INDUSTRY New Business Sector Development What is the impact of a Design/Build project on office overhead? Is the market share of our outside line contractors increasing or decreasing? It has been suggested that the EC of the future is an Energy Contractor delivering, servicing, controlling and advising about the delivery of energy in different forms and technologies. Update previous research on energy shortages driving new markets and future trends.

20 ISSUES FACING THE EC INDUSTRY Technology Transfer How has communication and internet technology opened up our traditional markets and ways of doing business to new competition? How should a company be structured to compete with this new technology? What can be done to prefabricate or pre-assemble work to improve cost effectiveness and diminish risk?

21 The Education Center To help competitive companies become more knowledge-based, focusing on continual education and training for management and craft-workers To provide management education for today s electrical contractors and their managers, who need the expertise to steer companies through periods of rapid change

22 The Education Center Established in 1998 and launched by the Al and Margaret Wendt Trust, its programs complement the cutting-edge research gathered by the Research Center, and are implemented through the Management Education Institute (MEI) of NECA

23 The Wendt Scholarship Program Introduced by ELECTRI International Focused on disseminating Management Education Institute (MEI) seminars. Conceived to provide financial support for those qualified Chapters lacking financial means

24 Electrical Project Supervision Developed through grants from the Centers for Excellence Implemented though MEI Designed as three integrated components. Course topics include: Defining the supervisor's role Team building Verbal & written communication Performance & production management Safety Planning and scheduling Tool and material management Understanding cost.

25 Line Construction Foreman Program Similar in concept to the Electrical Project Supervision program Specifically designed for line construction foremen in supervisory role. Program focuses on the role of the foreman in the field Covers topics: defining the role of foreman, verbal and written communication labor relations Safety tool & material management contract management production and performance management

26 Integrated Building Systems (IBS) Project Supervision Also similar in nature to the EPS program, this course is customized for integrated building systems contractors. The objectives are to provide fundamental information vital to success for supervisors, with the theme throughout that knowledge and continued learning are the key to success, and to emphasize the extremely important role supervisors perform in the success of projects, and in the success of their companies.

27 The International Center The Center was established in December 2001, through the generosity of Richard and Darlene McBride. With the resources dedicated to the International Center, the Foundation commissions educational programs and research projects that have an impact upon the international development of the electrical industry.

28 Electrical Technology Institute (ETI) This Institute, as designed and initiated by the Foundation, offers educational programs for electricians and managers in Mexico, concentrating on US technologies and business practices. The International Center will provide significant marketing and administrative support to promote the Institute throughout Mexico and Latin America.

29 Request For Proposals If you would like to be placed on the mailing list to receive a copy of the RFP, please Jonathan Woody, Foundation Administrator, jw@necanet.org ELECTRI International The Foundation for Electrical Construction 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite #1100 Bethesda, MD Phone: , Fax: Website: