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October 16 2024

Trained Foreman Lead to Greater Profits

Marie Thornton Blog 2024, Atlanta, Foreman Training, Georgia, IEC, independent electrical contractors

Trained Foremen Lead to Greater Profits

By: Todd Hawkins VP of Training and Membership Development and Marie Thornton, Membership and Marketing Coordinator

Have you considered the cost of training company Foremen? More importantly, have you considered the cost of NOT training company Foremen. The inherent cost of time, money and productivity impact your customer relationships, employee performance and the productivity of your electrical installation team. Invest in your workers, or not, either way you pay. Loss of time, money and productivity while you figure it out, or the gain of time, money and productivity as you intentionally prepare your Foreman to make the best decisions for your business. IEC’s Foreman Training, “The Art of Creating Superior Field Leaders” accomplishes just that.

Let’s take a look at this key managerial position in electrical contracting. It is imperative that your Foremen have the ability to listen to customers and problem solve. When an organization communicates with their customer, documents work flow, reporting, safety and material management, it delivers a valued, trusted and consistent service. For the company, the task of perfected job planning leads to an inspired and motivated team which in turn leads to higher job satisfaction for employees through reduced errors and rework.

It’s time to consider your costs. Your investment in training your leadership team develops the skills that inspire improved job performance, dedication and the ability to resolve conflict on the job site. Or not should you choose not to train. The cost you decide to pay is yours. Register your foremen to attend the upcoming Foremen Training courses starting in Savannah on November 11^th, or Atlanta, starting November 14^thand train your Foremen to lead your company to success.

October 8 2024

IEC Fall Events Coming Up! “FALL Events are in the Air!”

Marie Thornton Blog 2024, Atlanta, Georgia, IEC, independent electrical contractors

IEC FALL Events Coming Up! “FALL” Events are in the Air!

Marie Thornton, Membership and Marketing Coordinator

Get ready to learn, lunch and network with IEC. IEC has a lot to offer you this Fall. Our Georgia luncheons are happening with information on growing your business with expert guidance. Are you ready to achieve strategic growth? The upcoming sessions are in Columbus on October 11^th, Savannah on October 25^th and in Augusta on November 8^th. If you are up for a game of golf, you can join us for the Atlanta Fall Golf Tournament at the City Club Marietta golf course on November 1st. Register and tee off with other IEC contractors. In addition to Lunch, Business Strategies and Golf, IEC has a lot more in store for you this Fall. See classes and events listed below, and we look forward to a productive season!
Columbus Lunch and Learn October 11^thSavannah Lunch and Learn October 25^th

Augusta Lunch and Learn November 8^thAtlanta Fall Golf Tournament November 1^st

OSHA 10 Safety Training November 1st Pre Apprenticeship Program November 4^th

EV Charging November 5th Essential Estimating Skills November 8^th

Savannah Foreman Training November 11th Foreman Training November 14th

Sporting Clay Shoot November 15^thGA License Prep November 22nd

October 2 2024

IEC’s “Foundations of Project Management for the Electrical Trade” Equips Your Leaders

Marie Thornton Blog 2024, Atlanta, Georgia, IEC, independent electrical contractors, Project Management training

IEC’s “Foundations of Project Management for the Electrical Trade” Equips Your Leaders

Todd Hawkins, VP Education & Membership Development & Marie Thornton, Membership and Marketing Coordinator

From Wednesday, September 25^th to Friday, September 27^th, IEC held it’s “Foundations of Project Management for the Electrical Trade” course. This course was developed by IEC National and is 24 hours of detailed duties and functions of project management.

Attendees were immersed in project acquisition and initiation, planning, execution, close-out and more.
A popular topic involving the “Bucket” proved to be extra engaging and beneficial to a majority of the attendees. How to stop the bucket from leaking profits, productivity and non-productive time? Brian Brinkman of Tutor Electric demonstrated many of the challenges that a PM faces on a daily basis, and provided group exercises, discussion and examples on how to begin resolving the leaks. This course provided some great information.

Project Manager, Nykeba Walker of Wiring Solutions shared that her experience during the course was great. She goes on to say, “The instructor was great and I left the course with an increased confidence!”
IEC understands that a confident project manager is a strong project manager!

Additional comments from some other attendees were, “Solid Class, will be registering for other classes offered by IEC”, “The instructor was awesome … able to explain everything to help understand the process”, and “Yes this course really opened my eyes to what is expected of a Project Manager and what it entails to be a confident and effective project manager”. 25 attendees have leveled up their project management skills and are ready to apply them on the jobsite.

Overall, attendees said they would use their new skills to drive profit, profitability and leadership in their jobs. Your team will benefit from this IEC management training, and you are in luck because it will be returning April 23^rd to the 25^th, 2025. Watch the calendar and make sure to sign up early for the next “Foundations of Project Management for the Electrical Trade.” Give your leadership the confidence, skills and tools to succeed with IEC!