2018 City of Warrenville Parade Recap
Warrenville held its Independence Day Parade on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 and once again, the IBEW Local 701 along with PowerForward DuPage had a float entered in this event. Even though the temperature outside was at least 90 degrees, the…
Preferred Electric Completes Work at AAP’s New Itasca Headquarters
Preferred Electric collaborated with The Opus Group to build the new headquarters for the American Academy of Pediatrics, located in Itasca, IL. The new five-story, 183,000-square-foot office building features a reflective roof, extensive day lighting, and a colorful, light-filled…
In Case You Missed The 2018 DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo…
Over 200 students, parents, and area residents attended the 2018 DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo on Wednesday, May 30th, 2018. The event was co-sponsored by the DuPage County Building & Construction Trades Council and CISCO (Construction Industry Service Corporation)…
May is National Electrical Safety Month!
Recently, our Executive Director Karyn Charvat had the opportunity to speak with Jerry McGlynn, Vice President of Field Operations & Safety at McWilliams Electric about the importance of homeowners testing their GFCI receptacles. The spot is being featured on Naperville…
PowerForward DuPage Hosts Attainable Futures Session
As host for Session Two in a 4-part career exploration series, PowerForward DuPage welcomed 68 high school sophomores and juniors today. The students, attending from Downers Grove North and South High Schools, are part of Chamber630’s Attainable Futures Program. The…
Connelly Electric Completes Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Private Room Bed Tower
Connelly Electric partnered with Power Construction to construct the Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital new Private Patient Bed Tower, located in Downers Grove, IL. The new Bed Tower renovation contains 96 private patient rooms spread over three stories with 114,900 SF…
Fitzgerald’s Electrical Contracting Helps School Achieve Net Zero Objective
The new Sunset Ridge School, located in Northfield, serves approximately 300 students in 4th through 8th grade. The 70,000-square-foot school opened in September 2017 and is LEED-certified. The building’s layout is centered on a “village square” concept, which includes…
Over 130 Attended Recent FEJA Event at IBEW Local 701 Hall
On Monday, January 29th, PowerForward DuPage was proud to serve as the host for the discussion-style forum co-sponsored by The River Prairie Group of the Sierra Club, The Resiliency Institute of Naperville and the IBEW Local 701. The night featured…
The Importance of an Electrical Inspection in Older Homes
Because homes are built dramatically different than they were 40+ years ago, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) recommends all homes over 40 years old undergo an electrical inspection to ensure your home’s electrical system can handle modern demands and…
NECA 2018 Project Excellence Awards
NECA will begin accepting entries for the 2018 Project Excellence Awards (PEA) Program January 1, 2018. These awards recognize NECA member companies for their outstanding commitment, professionalism, and ingenuity in delivering an electrical project across 11 different market sectors. For…
