Independent Electrical Contractors

Insights, Future Workforce, Membership

July 15, 2025

Ashley Rosenkranz didn’t follow a traditional path into the trades. Before joining Extreme Electrical Contractors, LLC in St. Peters, MO, she spent a decade in retail — always looking for

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

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

April 11, 2025

Congratulations to Ian Marriott, founder and president, IGM Commercial Fire and Electrical Systems, LLC, for winning the 2024 IEC Contractor Impact Award. Integrity and character. Those traits have been and

March 10, 2025

By John Meibers, Deltek ComputerEase The electrical trade within the construction industry is one of the most complex and dynamic sectors in the world, requiring constant coordination and communication among

March 10, 2025

BY IEC STAFF It’s a big vision. IEC is able and ready to honor its commitment to the vision and has aligned attainment around its organizational priorities. One priority is