DJC Features NECA/IBEW: What’s Shaping the PNW Electrical Industry in 2026
As the electrical industry enters 2026, contractors and stakeholders…
The NECA/IBEW Local 48 Partnership
Leading the Pacific Northwest Electrical Industry
At the core of the Pacific Northwest’s electrical industry is the trusted partnership between the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Together, we set the industry standard for quality, skill, competence, and integrity, ensuring that our work consistently exceeds the expectations of clients and communities.
This collaboration has created one of the best working environments and benefit plans available in the electrical construction trades today. Experience the difference that membership can make for your career or business.
Join NECA’s Oregon-Columbia Chapter
Becoming a NECA member gives electrical contractors a competitive edge. From expert resources and business tools to workforce support, NECA helps contractors strengthen operations, improve market position, and attract top talent, driving long term growth and success.
Join IBEW Local 48
Joining IBEW Local 48 means building a career based on skill safety and respect. From apprentices to experienced journeymen, the union supports your growth and offers stability and benefits to protect you and your family.
Need an Electrician?
Not all electricians are the same, and the difference matters more than you might think. NECA-IBEW electricians and contractors are licensed, bonded, and backed by some of the most rigorous training in the industry, bringing professionalism, accountability, and quality workmanship to Oregon and Southwest Washington projects.
Expert Residential Electricians
Whether you have an electrical emergency or you’re looking to upgrade your home’s electrical system, you need someone who shows up, knows what they’re doing, and gets it right the first time. From emergency repairs and panel upgrades to EV chargers and smart home installations, NECA-IBEW electricians handle every job with expertise, professionalism, and pride.
- Licensed, bonded and insured on every job
- Permits pulled and inspections passed — every time
- Rigorous apprenticeship training means smart solutions, not guesswork
- One-to-one journeyman-to-apprentice ratio on all residential jobs
- On time, professional, and respectful of your home
- A commitment to earn your trust for the long term
- Competitively priced, with the training, licensing and accountability to back it up
- Rooted in Oregon and Southwest Washington communities
Commercial and Industrial Contractors
Complex commercial and industrial projects demand a contractor who can get it right, on time, and to code. NECA contractors bring the training, licensing, and project management experience to handle large-scale electrical work without shortcuts, delays, or costly rework.
Skilled Electrical Contractors Providing Outstanding Service
- Licensed, bonded and insured on every project
- Deep expertise in commercial, industrial and high-voltage electrical systems
- Rigorous safety standards and full code compliance — no shortcuts
- Apprenticeship-trained electricians supervised by experienced journeymen
- Track record of being on time, on budget, and accountable from bid to completion
- Innovators in energy efficiency, advanced controls, and sustainable electrical solutions
