Situated along a cottonwood creek bottom, overlooking Colorado’s snow covered peaks to the West, Independent Electrical Contractors (IECRM) members enjoyed an experience they’ll not soon forget at Colorado Clays Shooting Park on Friday, June 29.. The event was the second annual competition and fundraiser for IECRM. Nearly 100 IECRM members and their guests participated in […]
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On June 20th, the GC Forum — co-hosted by Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (HCC) and IECRM – held its annual event designed to bring together a variety of Colorado’s Public Entities and General Contractors in a casual networking setting. The overarching mission for this gathering was to be at the forefront of the construction industry in Colorado and […]
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Employment opportunities for electricians are growing faster than the average for all occupations in the U.S. Colorado’s building boom in homes and businesses up and down the Front Range require more wiring, electrical power, and systems automation including communications, lighting and control systems. Yet many employers report difficulty finding qualified applicants. To help address the […]
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On Saturday, June 9th, a record 153 electrical apprentices graduatedfrom the Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) Four-Year Electrical Apprentice Program in a special graduation ceremony at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. Most notable about this graduating class was that they are 100 percent employed and none of these graduates is saddled […]
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On Friday, May 18th, Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) held the 2018 Energy Expo and Wire-Off Competition for more than 300 visitors. At the annual event held in IECRM’s Northglenn campus, 40 electrical apprentices competed “live” in skills challenges and 27 Industry Professionals showcased their latest tools, products, and technologies geared towards the electrical, […]
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Shortage of Electricians in Colorado Despite Surge in Growth and Construction Our Colorado: Skilled trades becoming endangered Low unemployment is an indicator of Colorado’s robust economy. But, there are also jobs out there that aren’t being filled. Right now, we have a shortage of people with skilled trades. Particularly, electricians. “You get on one job, […]
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On April 12th, more than 200 leaders in electrical contracting and renewable energy in the Rocky Mountain region gathered at the Denver Athletic Club to recognize and celebrate excellence in the electrical, energy, and green building fields through the prestigious Summit Awards. For 12 years, the Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) has held these […]
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Independent Electrical Contractors Trade Association Announces 2018 Board of Directors IECRM, an energy trade association representing 225 companies in the Rocky Mountain region, today announced its 2018-19 Board of Directors. In its 36th year, Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) is dedicated to educating, promoting, and advancing the energy industry and merit shop philosophy. The […]
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On Friday December 1st, the stunning Sparkling Ice Castle float, created by Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM), made its debut at the 43rd Annual 9NEWS Parade of Lights. Three hundred of IECRM’s electrical and energy professionals and their families watched and cheered together from the IECRM Annual Holiday Party, held downtown at the Hyatt […]
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