NECA represents its member contractors in virtually every aspect of the electrical contracting industry by working with other organizations in coalitions that speak with a voice louder than the individual groups that make up the coalitions. NECA takes the lead in forming and administering many of these groups, and this participation helps NECA members in two ways: it explains the needs and considerations of electrical contractors to everyone with whom our members must work; and it provides our members with the very latest on new markets, marketing methods, technological develops, laws and regulations, management techniques, and any new areas that become crucial contracting operations.

Electrical Contractor magazine is the official NECA publication and a benefit for all NECA members. It is the only national magazine devoted exclusively to the needs of the power distribution and voice/data/video contracting industry. It tackles topics ranging from the National Electrical Code to the latest developments in fiber optics, voice/data, telephony, security, etc. In addition, it provides in-depth coverage of major industry issues such as energy de-regulation, labor shortages, and new technologies such as fuel cells, etc. New products are also a key area for the magazine: in the 12 issues printed in 1999, more than 2,400 new product and literature items were featured, as well as 800+ advertising pages.

There are many benefits to becoming a member of NECA, including:

• networking and partnering opportunities
• a voice in the industry
• support in labor relations
  (including legislative and regulatory support)
• first hand access to cutting edge research
• discounts on goods through NECA's Value Added Services
• discounts on essential publications
• and much, much more