Innovation Overload

“There is a value to mistakes when you can share them.” Sean Lazarian, CFO at ESSCO, and Jared Christman, VDC Manager at Big State Electric, share their experiences with effective communication from the office to the field. Listen to the debut episode of the Contractor Takeover series, where innovations in the electrical industry are discussed from one contractor to another.  

“As contractors we really have to figure out how do we work together to make sure that we are still in this marketplace in 15 years.” Stacy Zerr, Director of PreConstruction Services at The Waldinger Corporation, shares her perspective on the importance of sharing best practices across the MEP trades to help further the construction industry. Listen to her excitement leading up to the MEP Innovation Conference and the value of contractor-led educational sessions. 

“Be open to advice even if you think you know how do it.” Shannon Tymosko, 2nd Year Electrical Apprentice, shares her journey in the apprenticeship and how important company culture is in the electrical industry. Listen to her perspective on how valuable communication is and how she stays proactive while learning on the job site.

“Innovation is trying to find the next bigger and better thing.” Caleb Pendergraft, 1st Year Apprentice at the Nashville JATC, shares his journey and the advantages of joining the apprenticeship. Listen to the benefits of attending the Apprentice Appreciation Day at the NECA Convention and the highlights of working with tools on the trade show floor.  

“Fostering an environment for solutions.” Elise Baker, Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy, and Lina Jariri, Payroll & Benefits Specialist at NECA, both share the importance of recruitment outreach to the upcoming generations and the benefits of going into the trades. Learn about the prototype of the student toolkit that aims to help educate young students about the electrical industry.

"One small step makes a huge difference.” Kristin Causby, Assistant Executive Director at the Minneapolis Chapter, NECA, shares how important it is to remain up to date on the latest offerings in the industry to help with education for NECA contractors and Student Chapters. Learn about best practices for internships and how to run a successful NECA Student Chapter (4-year and 2-year programs).  

“Innovation is the ability to develop new concepts.” Dan Tomal, Faculty Advisor at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), shares the importance of the NECA Student Chapters Program and the benefits that students gain in terms of education and opportunities. Listen to IIT’s recruitment efforts and best practices of creating synergy between the university, faculty, and the local NECA Chapter.

“Looking to see what is next and keeping ahead of the industry.” Andrea Klee, Publisher of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine at NECA, shares the importance of their bi-annual Profile of the Electrical Contractor survey and the wealth of data that it contains to track the electrical contracting industry. Learn more about the two other amazing magazines that NECA publishes, Safety Leader and Line Contractor, and the valuable information within.

“Innovation is the pinnacle of vital problem solving.” Eric Tucker, Senior Business Development Manager at Procore, shares how Procore drives innovation by developing integrations to help contractors stay productive. Listen to the importance of internal key performance indicators and how Procore can help track metrics.

“Willingness to change and seek out change.” Kyle Witte, Senior Project Manager at Lemberg Electric, shares how important it is to equip the field with proper tools to improve the flow of communication. Listen to his perspective on the value of being part of the Edison Cohort of the NECA Innovation Institute.