April 23, 2026
IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection Praises St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer For Advancing the Armory Innovation Data Center Project
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Board of Public Service ’s unanimous approval of a conditional use permit for the construction of the $3 billion Armory Innovation Data Center project is drawing praise from the IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection . The union electrical industry partnership noted ...
April 21, 2026
Electrical Connection Donates Services/Materials To Improve Homes for Rebuilding Together St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – M.C. Thomas , a 71-year-old veteran in North St. Louis County, encountered what countless have on limited income – an older home with a vexing electrical issue. In this case it was a faulty circuit that impacted a ceiling fan and his kitchen countertop. He sought ...
April 20, 2026
St. Louis Business Journal Honors IBEW/NECA for Tornado Power Restoration Efforts
(ST. LOUIS) – “I turned off my phone and began to pray,” noted North St. Louis resident Stephanie Wilkerson in an April 15, 2026, St. Louis Business Journal article recounting the catastrophic May 16, 2025, tornado. “It would be a partnership between the city, area ...
April 15, 2026
Electrical Connection IBEW/NECA in the News
One of the largest healthcare projects in the region is advancing with the skills of several Electrical Connection contractors, led by NECA contractor Guarantee Electrical . The new 14-story SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital recently celebrated its topping out. Electrical, communications technology and ...
April 2, 2026
Electrical Connection IBEW/NECA in the News
This month ramps up IBEW/NECA’s largest charitable endeavor with the repair of 19 low-income homes for Rebuilding Together St. Louis. The repair blitz will take place Saturday, April 18 th , when volunteers from IBEW/NECA will fan out to repair electrical hazards and make improvements to homes. ...
March 25, 2026
Electrical Connection IBEW/NECA in the News
Demand for data centers in the U.S. is expected to more than double over the next few years as AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure continue to expand. To keep its membership informed, St. Louis Chapter NECA hosted an inside look at mega projects and market recovery in our region. ...
March 19, 2026
Electrical Connection IBEW/NECA In the News
TSI Global Companies latest blog details the data center revolution and key steps to ensure a successful data center project. They include a “smart design” where understanding “business goals and creating a future-ready design that balances performance, scalability, and efficiency.” Expert building skills coordinate installation of infrastructure, ...
March 12, 2026
Electrical Connection IBEW/NECA in the News
For the 23 rd year, the IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection will being making critical electrical repairs and upgrades – free of charge – to low-income homes in St. Louis. It is all part of an enduring partnership with Rebuilding Together St. Louis . Each year, ...
March 4, 2026
Electrical Connection IBEW/NECA in the News
Skills endure, but so does commitment to the community. When a historic shrine in rural Missouri lost the funding it needed to cover electrical upgrades, IBEW volunteers from St. Louis Local 1’s Retirees’ Club eagerly stepped up to help. “They helped prove that the drive to be of ...
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