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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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Patterson : Skilled Trades Are The Ultimate Remote Proof, AI-Resistant Career Path

https://www.forconstructionpros.com/business/labor-workforce-development/article/22947786/skilled-trades-are-the-ultimate-remoteproof-airesistant-career-path

Industry expert argues that skilled trades offer the most secure career path in an era of automation and remote work, as these jobs require hands-on expertise and physical presence that cannot be replicated by AI or performed remotely. Electrical work, construction, and other trades remain essential and irreplaceable. Source: forconstructionpros.com

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Administration Rolls Back Rules Meant to Keep Politics Out of Climate Research

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/08/22/trump-epa-noaa-scientific-integrity-policies/

Federal agencies are scaling back scientific integrity policies designed to protect researchers from political interference in climate and environmental studies. The changes affect how federal scientists conduct and communicate research related to energy policy, environmental regulations, and infrastructure planning. Source: washingtonpost.com

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What Role Does AI Play in Sustainability?

https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/google-ibm-what-is-ai-in-sustainability

Analysis of artificial intelligence's role in advancing sustainability goals, exploring how major tech companies like Google and IBM are leveraging AI technologies to optimize energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact in data centers and infrastructure projects that employ IBEW members. Source: sustainabilitymag.com

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Quantum Computing as Big as AI for IBM

https://globalventuring.com/corporate/information-technology/emily-fontaine-ibm-ventures-quantum/

IBM positions quantum computing as equally transformative as artificial intelligence, with implications for future technology infrastructure and data center development that will require specialized electrical work and skilled IBEW technicians for installation and maintenance. Source: globalventuring.com

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Governor Talks Data Centers, Union Growth

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/governor-shapiro-talks-union-growth-data-centers/ar-AA1KBVQ6

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro highlights his administration's creation of 165 new apprenticeships and training of 34,000 apprentices across industries, emphasizing how union growth supports Amazon's $20 billion data center investment creating opportunities for IBEW electrical workers. Source: msn.com

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NECA CEO David Long on the State of the Construction Industry (Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbxdpoVDRIk

NECA CEO David Long discusses the current state of the electrical construction industry, addressing workforce challenges, sustainability initiatives, and the partnership between NECA and IBEW in meeting growing demand for skilled electricians across America. Source: youtube.com

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