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Upcoming Webinars

October 1, 2026

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Past Webinars

Buy Smarter, Build Better: AI’s Impact on Construction Procurement and Profit

Construction has always been a razor-thin margin business — but the contractors winning today aren't just working harder, they're working smarter. With material costs representing up to 50% of a project's total spend, procurement is one of the biggest levers you have to protect — or destroy — your bottom line. In this webinar, we'll cut through the AI hype and show you exactly how artificial intelligence is being applied to construction procurement right now — from smarter purchasing decisions and real-time spend visibility, to automated invoice processing and billing error detection. You'll hear how contractors who have already made the shift are seeing measurable results: fewer delays, less waste, and margins they can actually count on. Whether you're still relying on spreadsheets and phone calls or you're mid-way through a digital transformation, this session will give you a clear picture of where AI fits in your procurement workflow and what it's worth in real dollars. Key Takeaways: 1. Why procurement is your biggest margin opportunity (and risk) – Understand how material spend, duplicate orders, overbilling, and communication gaps impact profitability — and how AI helps solve them. 2. What "AI in procurement" actually means for contractors – Explore practical AI applications like invoice scanning, PO matching, spend insights, and smarter sourcing – so you know what's worth your attention and what's just noise 3. How to build a connected procurement workflow – Learn the difference between managing procurement reactively vs proactively – and the steps to get there 4. The numbers don't lie: what AI-powered procurement is worth – See real benchmarks. Connect the dots between smarter procurement & a stronger P&L 5. What to look for in a procurement platform – Walk away with a practical framework for evaluating whether a tool actually fits how your team works.

Improving Business Outcomes through Safety Apps: A Contractor Panel

What happens when contractors replace paperwork with digital safety tools? In this webinar, electrical contractors share about how they're using technology to streamline audits, simplify training management, improve compliance, and strengthen safety culture. Panelists from Encore Electric, Ohio Valley Electrical Services, and Kings Electric share real-world lessons learned, measurable results, and practical advice for selecting and implementing safety technology. You'll learn how digital safety tools can improve communication, increase accountability, track training and certifications, identify hazards more effectively, and provide valuable business insights. Whether your company has 20 employees or 2,000, this webinar offers actionable ideas to help reduce administrative burden, engage employees, and build a stronger, more proactive safety culture.

IEC Women in Power Presents: Leveraging the Power of Emotional Intelligence

The webinar explored what emotional intelligence is, why it matters in the workplace, and how individuals can strengthen their ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in ways that support both personal and professional success. Through discussion, breakout activities, and practical examples, participants examined how emotional intelligence influences communication, leadership, conflict management, teamwork, and workplace culture, particularly within the electrical and construction industries.

Repair, Recondition, or Replace? A Safety-Driven Guide to Water-Exposed Electrical Equipment

This webinar focused on the safety risks associated with electrical equipment exposed to water and other liquids, and provided a structured approach for evaluating whether equipment should be repaired, reconditioned, or replaced. Drawing on lessons from major flooding events such as Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy, Bryan Holland emphasized that water exposure can cause hidden damage that may not be immediately visible but can lead to equipment failure, fire, arc flash incidents, shock hazards, and electrocution. The webinar outlined prevention strategies, evaluation procedures, relevant code requirements, and NEMA guidance documents to help contractors, inspectors, facility owners, and electrical professionals make informed decisions following water exposure incidents.

Economic Impact of Merit Shop Electrical Contractors

IEC recently partnered with an external market research team to analyze the economic impact, workforce presence, and market growth of merit shop electrical contractors across the United States. Watch IEC industry leaders and research partners break down the findings, explore what the data means for contractors and Chapters, and discuss how these metrics can help strengthen workforce recruitment, government affairs efforts, and the visibility of the merit shop electrical industry.

When Hiring Isn’t Enough: The IEC Workforce Reality

Recruitment alone isn’t solving today’s electrical workforce challenge. In this webinar recording, we'll break down why training capacity, not interest, is the real bottleneck and how accelerating market demand is forcing new workforce realities. Viewers will gain practical insight into what this shift means for contractors planning for growth and long‑term success.

What’s New in the 2026 NEC: Insights You Can Apply on Your Next Job

What’s New in the 2026 NEC: Insights You Can Apply on Your Next Job

Stay ahead of the 2026 NEC with a practical discussion on code updates, evolving product expectations, and industry‑wide considerations around electrical product authenticity. Designed for contractors, this session focuses on real‑world impact, informed decision‑making, and what matters on today’s jobsites.

IEC Women in Power Presents: How to Protect and Grow Our Financial Houses

This webinar covers the fundamentals of building a strong financial foundation- from understanding your current financial picture and setting realistic goals to overcoming common money barriers. Viewers will learn how to create a sustainable savings strategy, budget with intention, and plan ahead for retirement with confidence, accounting for real‑world factors like inflation and healthcare costs.

Spark Better Learning: IEC’s Best Practices for Instruction

Are you a Training Director or Instructor looking to ensure your IEC apprentices learn as effectively as possible? Watch this webinar exploring IEC’s Best Practices for Instruction. You’ll learn what these practices look like in real classroom settings and hear firsthand what a recent IEC apprentice says made the biggest impact on his learning.

How Limited Energy Can Benefit Your Business

In this webinar, you’ll discover what Limited Energy really is and why it represents a valuable opportunity for your business. The webinar breaks down the key Special Systems that fall under Limited Energy and explains how contractors can successfully integrate these services into their existing offerings. By the end, you’ll have a clearer picture of how Limited Energy can help you expand your capabilities and grow your business.

IEC Women in Power Presents: Driving Leadership into the Future

Being a champion in leadership isn’t just about leading from the front; it’s about creating pathways, reducing resistance, and propelling others forward. Like in racing, momentum builds when leaders work together, take turns leading, and ensure no one is left behind. Watch this interactive Women’s History Month session where we highlighted pivotal moments in the history of women in the electrical field, explored the racing concept of the “draft car”, and connected these principles to leadership, team building, and effective mentor-mentee relationships.

Powering Profit: How EV Charging Is Accelerating Growth for Electrical Contractors

EV charging is not a niche add-on anymore for electrical contractors. It can be used as a strategic business lever that rewrites how contractors win, price, and scale work. This webinar combines market-driven insight with real contractor case studies to show how to convert customer demand, policy incentives, and sustainability programs into repeatable profit. The webinar covers where the biggest, near-term opportunities live, how to claim the “local expert” position instead of ceding work to large subs, emerging technology, and practical fixes for the most common blockers (upfront cost, site connectivity, and project scoping).

Plug in to Policy Conference: An Outlet for Meaningful Advocacy

Join IEC government affairs and volunteer leaders for a webinar previewing 2026 IEC’s Policy Conference. After watching the webinar, you will learn why attending this conference and connecting with lawmakers is a must to defend and advance the principles of free enterprise and protect the bottom line of IEC businesses and their employees. Speakers provided insights on the conference agenda, IEC’s advocacy efforts, and industry policy priorities. A 2025 Policy Conference attendee shared about her experience and how it has shaped chapter-level advocacy.

Keeping Your Best People: Smart Retention Strategies

Are you struggling to keep your best employees? You're not alone. Each year, roughly 10,000 electricians retire or leave the workforce. In this webinar recording, you'll discover a framework for building a culture that retains top talent and nurtures future leaders. You’ll learn practical strategies to identify, support, and reward your best people, develop emerging talent, eliminate threats to morale, and build a high-performance culture that keeps your team engaged and committed.

Training, Onboarding, Protecting: Every Step Counts

Safety doesn't start on the jobsite; it starts at every level of exposure to our industry workers. This webinar explores how to create a safety-first mindset in the classroom, in the office, and into the field, using practical strategies for onboarding, communication, and leadership engagement. Learn how to cultivate a strong safety culture and implement a unified approach that keeps your team protected from day one.