Associations & Helpful Links:

Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is the leading trade association representing the global information and communications technology (ICT) industries through standards development, government affairs, business opportunities, market intelligence, certification and world-wide environmental regulatory compliance. With support from its 600 members, TIA enhances the business environment for companies involved in telecommunications, broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite, unified communications, emergency communications and the greening of technology. TIA is accredited by ANSI.

Association of Subcontractors & Affiliates

The mission of ASA Chicago is to educate its members, promote professionalism, advocate on behalf of its members on the state and local levels, and provide a forum for business opportunities in the construction industry.

Advancing Information Trasport Systems

BICSI is a professional association supporting the information transport systems (ITS) industry with information, education and knowledge assessment for individuals and companies. BICSI serves more than 24,000 ITS professionals, including designers, installers and technicians.

Chicago Construction.com

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Advancing Global Communications

Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents providers of information, communications and entertainment technology products and services for the global marketplace through its core competencies in standards development, domestic and international policy advocacy, and facilitating member business opportunities. The association facilitates the convergence of new communications networks while working for a competitive and innovative market environment.

Electronic Industries Alliance

The Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) is a national trade organization that includes the full spectrum of U.S. manufacturers. The Alliance is a partnership of electronic and high-tech associations and companies whose mission is promoting the market development and competitiveness of the U.S. high-tech industry through domestic and international policy efforts.

National Electrical Contractors Association

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is the voice of the $100 billion industry responsible for lighting, power, and communication systems in buildings and communities across the United States.

Internet Security Alliance

To use the collective experience of the members of the Internet Security Alliance to promote sound information security practices, policies, and technologies that enhance the security of the Internet and global information systems.  

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) aims to ensure employee safety and health in the United States by working with employers and employees to create better working environments. Since its inception in 1971, OSHA has helped to cut workplace fatalities by more than 60 percent and occupational injury and illness rates by 40 percent.

National Electrical Installation Standards

National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS) are the first quality and performance standards for electrical construction. They go beyond the minimum safety requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) to define what is meant by installing electrical products and systems in a neat and workmanlike manner.

Underwriters Laboratories

UL is the trusted source across the globe for product compliance. Benefiting a range of customers - from manufacturers and retailers to consumers and regulating bodies - we’ve tested products for public safety for more than a century.

American National Standards Institute

As the voice of the U.S. standards and conformity assessment system, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) empowers its members and constituents to strengthen the U.S. marketplace position in the global economy while helping to assure the safety and health of consumers and the protection of the environment.

Power and Integrated Building Systems

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine is the Official Publication of the National Electrical Contractors Association. (NECA)