Electrical Contractors Trade Associations

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)

National trade association for merit shop contractors across all trades; offers advocacy, safety/education programs, and networking that many electrical contractors use to grow and win work.

https://www.abc.org Membership: 23,000

AVIXA (Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association)

Global AV trade association (producer of InfoComm) serving integrators that deliver low-voltage, controls and AV systems often installed by electrical contractors; provides standards, certifications (CTS), training, and market intel.

https://www.avixa.org Membership: 11,400

BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Service International)

Professional association for the ICT/low‑voltage cabling community that many electrical contractors participate in for training, standards (e.g., BICSI manuals), and credentials.

https://www.bicsi.org Membership: 26,000

CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association)

Residential systems and low‑voltage integration association serving companies that design and install home technology; provides education, certifications, advocacy, and the CEDIA Expo.

https://www.cedia.org Membership: 3,700

Electrical Association (Minnesota)

Minnesota‑based state electrical contractors association providing apprenticeship/CEU training, code resources, government affairs, and business services to contractors across the region.

https://www.electricalassociation.com Membership: 700

Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA Chicago)

Local contractors’ association and NECA chapter for Chicago/Cook County signatory firms; provides labor relations with IBEW 134, training coordination, industry promotion, and business services.

https://www.ecachicago.com Membership: 80

Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA)

On‑site power generation industry association supporting firms involved with generators, switchgear and backup power—areas many electrical contractors self‑perform; offers education, technician certification, and events.

https://egsa.org Membership: 500

Electronic Security Association (ESA)

U.S. trade association for security and life‑safety integrators that many electrical contractors operate or partner with; provides training (NTS), advocacy, insurance programs, and business resources.

https://esaweb.org Membership: 2,000

Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC)

Merit‑shop electrical contractors’ national federation of chapters/campuses providing apprenticeship, safety, advocacy, and business resources.

https://www.ieci.org Membership: 3,600

International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

Global community of electrical inspectors and industry professionals focused on safe code application; offers education, certifications, publications, and chapters that collaborate closely with contractors.

https://www.iaei.org Membership: 8,548

International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD)

International association of architectural lighting designers whose members frequently team with electrical contractors; provides standards, advocacy, and professional development.

https://www.iald.org Membership: 1,500

NALMCO (National Association of Lighting Management Companies)

Trade group for lighting management service firms; offers certifications (e.g., CLMC), networking, and best‑practice resources leveraged by electrical contractors in lighting O&M.

https://www.nalmco.org Membership: 1,800

NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction)

Nationwide association advancing women across all construction trades—including many in electrical—through networking, leadership development, advocacy, and education.

https://nawic.org Membership: 6,000

NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association)

U.S. national association for electrical contractors; provides labor relations (with IBEW), codes and standards leadership, safety, advocacy, education, and a large manufacturer/service partner network.

https://www.necanet.org Membership: 4,500

NECA – Albany Chapter (AECA)

Regional NECA chapter serving New York’s Capital Region contractors; provides labor relations, training, government affairs, and local market advocacy.

https://www.albanyneca.com Membership: 21

NECA – Rochester, NY Chapter

Local NECA chapter representing contractors in the Greater Rochester area; offers labor relations, education, and networking to member firms.

https://www.rocneca.org Membership: 30

NECA – Southwest Washington Chapter

Local NECA chapter for Southwest Washington contractors; delivers training, contractor services, and industry representation.

https://www.necasww.org Membership: 33

NUCA (National Utility Contractors Association)

National association for underground utility and excavation contractors (water/sewer/gas/electric/telecom); provides safety programs, advocacy, training, and business benefits that overlap with electrical utility work.

https://www.nuca.com Membership: 2,000

PCCA (Power & Communication Contractors Association)

Association for contractors building power and broadband infrastructure (T&D, substations, directional drilling, fiber); provides advocacy, workforce, safety, and networking programs.

https://www.pccaweb.org Membership: 500

Security Industry Association (SIA)

Trade association for security technology providers and integrators that increasingly intersect with electrical contractors on low‑voltage and building systems; offers standards, advocacy, research, and events.

https://www.securityindustry.org Membership: 1,500