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Designing and Maintaining 21st Century Electrical Systems

Affiliated Jacksonville Electrical Contractors not only maintain electrical systems and wiring, we desgin them Our contractors are skilled trade’s people and are experts in the design, implementation, and installation of the electrical and energy management systems and are regarded by the industry as highly trained professionals. You can be assured of absolutely sound engineering... more ...

Pres Cooper The IBEW Is Wired for Change

Meet The Jacksonville Electricians

A common, prevailing notion in the Florida construction industry is that it costs more to work with organized electricians or electrical contractors. Jacksonville's customers and business owners are increasingly recognizing this as a myth. Sure, you can always go the lowest dollar on anything in life. However, it is also always true that you get what you pay for. Going for the lowest... more ...

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IBEW Mourns Loss of Member in Helicopter Crash

https://labortribune.com/two-workers-killed-in-helicopter-crash-in-west-alton/

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers community mourns the tragic loss of a union member killed in a helicopter crash in West Alton, highlighting the dangerous conditions electrical workers sometimes face in utility and construction operations. Source: labortribune.com

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How One Member Is Breaking Down Mental Health Stigma

https://ibew.org/breaking-down-stigma-member-story/

An IBEW member shares their personal journey addressing mental health challenges in the electrical industry, working to reduce stigma and encourage fellow workers to seek help, as part of the union's broader commitment to member wellness and support programs. Source: ibew.org

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Coal Country Faces Climate Change

https://www.selc.org/news/coal-country-is-facing-climate-change/

Communities in coal-dependent regions, including areas of Pennsylvania, confront the dual challenges of climate change impacts and economic transition as the energy sector evolves, requiring comprehensive strategies for environmental justice and workforce development. Source: selc.org

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Surgery Center and More Permitted in St. Johns

https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2025/07/02/multifamily-development-in-st-augustine-permitted.html

St. Johns County approves permits for new surgery center and additional multifamily development projects in St. Augustine area, supporting healthcare infrastructure expansion and residential growth in the rapidly developing region. Source: bizjournals.com

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LECOM Building at JU Progresses

https://www.jacksonville.com/picture-gallery/news/education/2025/08/08/see-the-photos-of-lake-erie-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-progress/85327522007/

Construction progresses on the $50 million Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine facility at Jacksonville University, set to become Northeast Florida's first four-year medical school with classes beginning July 2026 for 75 inaugural students. Source: jacksonville.com

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On the Horizon : Projects Take Shape in Northeast FL

https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/news/2025/jul/14/on-the-horizon-projects-taking-shape-in-northeast-florida/

Multiple construction and development projects advance across Northeast Florida, showcasing the region's continued growth in commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors with significant economic impact for local communities. Source: jaxdailyrecord.com

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