Independent Electrical Contractors

Insights, Future Workforce, Membership

May 13, 2025

Editor’s Note: The article author, Heather Creech, is a newly named member of the 2025 IEC Emerging Leaders cohort. She shares her career path story as an example of how

May 13, 2025

“Contributing to IEC’s mission strengthens you, your business, and the industry.” These are words spoken by Steve Killius, 2024 IEC Industry Impact Award winner. These are words lived by Steve

May 13, 2025

At the recent IEC Business Summit, I had the opportunity to teach a hiring class where we delved into the topic of recruiting the next generation of workers into the

May 13, 2025

For years, the IEC Foundation has provided financial assistance to individuals seeking to become electricians through the IEC Apprenticeship Program. In 2025, the Foundation took its support to the next

May 13, 2025

What would an electrical contracting company look like if it employed all of the finalists from the 2024 Apprentice of the Year competition? Competition winner Collin Flischel, IEC of Greater

May 13, 2025

The construction industry has traditionally been slow to embrace new technology, but that is rapidly changing. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and other tech innovations, contractors — especially

April 11, 2025

Cultivating a company culture takes commitment. Commitment to identifying what your company is and does, how it does it, regularly checking in on how it’s going, and always, always communicating

April 11, 2025

“The electrical industry is a place where hard work, curiosity, and collaboration can lead to incredible outcomes for individuals and the industry as a whole,” says Scott Wagner, director of

April 11, 2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For a long time, mental health was not discussed in many construction industry companies as it was looked at as “risky” and a topic

April 11, 2025

Interviewing is a critical step in the hiring process, allowing employers to evaluate candidates while showcasing their company as a desirable place to work. A well-conducted interview reflects positively on