Independent Electrical Contractors

Apprenticeship, Electrical Training, Insights

November 21, 2024

By Chrissy L. Skudera  One of the earliest documented instances of apprenticeship dates back to ancient Mesopotamia. The Code of Hammurabi, a Babylonian legal text dating back to 1750 BC,

November 18, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IEC Chesapeake Apprentices Recognized at White House for Exemplary Journeys through Apprenticeship Program Nashville, TN, November 18, 2024 – The Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) proudly celebrates Malik

October 21, 2024

The Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) proudly announces the launch of its refreshed logo, ushering in a new era for the organization and the electrical industry at large. This reimagined emblem

September 19, 2024

BY IEC STAFF  Crafts people. That’s the title Jared Kredit, president and CEO of K2 Electric, Phoenix, AZ, respectfully labels the skilled electricians working in the field for K2 Electric.

September 19, 2024

BY IEC STAFF  Growing up in small town Long Prairie, MN, on a 20-acre farm, Gideon Yoder couldn’t imagine that he’d become an electrician. Or, even use electricity.   “I was

September 19, 2024

Ready to ship! Sonepar’s donation of 124 desktop computers and 72 laptops. BY IEC STAFF  Opportunity. When an individual is presented with an opportunity, that individual is given the chance

September 19, 2024

BY IEC STAFF  Zachary Stillings ended his award-winning essay with these words: “In essence, being an electrician isn’t just about wiring buildings — it’s about building connections, both professionally and personally,

September 19, 2024

BY IEC STAFF “The shift to residential electrification creates numerous business opportunities for electrical contractors,” says Brian Schmalberger, residential market development manager at ABB. “New regulations, incentives, and code changes

September 19, 2024

BY ADAM MACK, PRODUCT MANAGER, CASÉTA BY LUTRON  Smart lighting has changed how we live in our homes — presenting opportunities for electrical contractors to increase customer satisfaction and gain repeat business.

September 19, 2024

BY IEC STAFF IEC electrical contractors know that the world is changing at a rapid pace, and succeeding in construction requires more than a cadre of skilled tradesmen…so much more.