Associations

Independent Electrical Contractors Association
Founded in 1957, the IEC represents over 3,500 "open shop" electrical contractors and provides resources for success through communication and education. www.ieci.org

National Electrical Contractors Association
Founded in 1901, NECA has 118 chapters in the United States. NECA is dedicated to enhancing the industry through continuing education, labor relations, current information and promotional activities. It is the voice of the electrical contracting industry, working to promote higher standards, quality workmanship and training for a skilled workforce. www.necanet.org

Associated Builders and Contractors
ABC is the only national association devoted exclusively to the merit shop philosophy and represents nearly 23,000 contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and related firms from across the country and from all specialties in the construction industry.www.abc.org

BiCSi
BICSI, a not-for-profit tele-communications association, is a worldwide resource for technical publications, training, conferences, and registration programs for low-voltage cabling distribution design and installation. BICSI has over 20,000 members residing in 85 nations.www.bicsi.org

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association
Founded in 1883, PHCCA is the oldest trade organization in the construction industry and represents contractors who work in the plumbing-heating-cooling industry.www.phccweb.org

Mechanical Contractors Association of America
Representing more than 2,000 mechanical contractors, MCAA is dedicated to promoting excellence and committed to quality. MCAA members deliver construction that moves quickly and efficiently.www.mcaa.org

Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada
The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) is a national, non-profit business association helping dedicated professionals work together for the promotion, improvement, and advancement of the mechanical contracting industry.www.mcac.ca