May is National Electrical Safety Month
To commemorate National Electrical Safety Month each May, The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), spearheads an annual campaign to educate key audiences about the steps that can be taken to reduce the number of electrically related fires, fatalities, injuries, and…
Multi-Family Luxury in the Heart of Oak Brook
In 2020, Connelly Electric partnered with architect Antunovich Associates and general contractor W.E. O’Neil Construction on the first-ever rental apartment development in the Village of Oak Brook. The 263,000 SF, 17 story, Class A, high-rise multifamily development with 250 luxury…
Spotlight On: REX Electric and Technologies, LLC
For almost 100 years, REX Electric and Technologies, LLC has been a proud member of the Chicago community, and we continue to do our part to provide superior building solutions. From an array of electrical services to complex AV systems,…
Coffee with the Contractors Event
Join PowerForward DuPage on Wednesday, March 23rd for our March 2022 Coffee with the Contractors event! Learn about opportunities to grow your business through the ComEd Energy Efficiency Service Providers Network and the Illinois Energy Conservation Authority. Speakers include…
Spotlight On: M. J. Electric
M. J. Electric, LLC (MJE), a Quanta Services company, is a nationally recognized prime electrical contractor in the electrical construction, maintenance, and process control industries. MJE’s mission is to safely deliver electric transmission, substation, distribution, renewable energy, power, industrial, instrumentation,…
The Power of One
Never underestimate the power of one. Debbie Erbach of the IBEW Local 701 Women’s Committee set out to do a volunteer service project this month that would make a difference in someone’s life. She ended up making a difference in…
M3 Electric gives T-Mobile Store an Electrical Facelift
M3 Electric recently completed electrical work on a 3,200 sq. ft T-Mobile Store in Darien, handling all lighting installations as well as lighting control installations. Work also included seven (7) saw-cut locations for floor power, as well as wall and…
Santa Stops By the IBEW Local 701
Earlier this month, the IBEW Local 701 hosted the 2021 Children’s Drive-Thru Christmas Party, complete with individually wrapped treats and presents straight from the North Pole! As the cars entered the lot, kids of all ages stretched their necks, rolled…
An Attitude of Gratitude
Though we are in a much different place today than we were a year ago, there will be many empty chairs at our tables as we gather with family and friends this holiday season. Our hearts are with all who…
IBEW Local 701 RENEW Committee Lights Up Naperville
PowerForward DuPage was proud to once again coordinate the necessary labor and electrical expertise needed for the setup and installation of the Great Arch, which is part of Naper Lights, the Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise’s annual holiday lighting display…
