NECA contractor RJP Electric is part of a team executing one of the more intensive design/build projects in the region – the new 367,000 SF headquarters and manufacturing facility for Melton Machine & Control Company in Washington, Mo. The building’s robust infrastructure and layout supports Melton Machine’s precision work designing and building automated robotic welding equipment for a variety of industries, including automotive. The building is supported by energy efficient systems, including an upgraded insulated building envelope, fully climate controlled with an advanced mechanical system and LED lighting throughout. The project is slated for completion at the beginning of next year in time for celebrating the 50^th anniversary of Melton Machine’s founding. Contegra Construction is the general contractor. Read more about the project in the St. Louis Business Journal.

The Electrical Connection will celebrate its 27^th year supporting a well-known law enforcement community trust building program when it partners with Saint Louis FC on a fundraiser for two holiday season “Shop with a Cop” programs. For the third year in a row, the Electrical Connection and Saint Louis FC will host a “Christmas in July” fundraiser. It will be held on July 27, 2019 in the soccer match against Bethlehem Steel FC at West Community Stadium in World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton, Mo. The charitable event will benefit “Shop with a Cop” projects in Ferguson, Mo. and St. Francois County. For a donation, fans will receive a St. Louis FC flag. Tickets for the game can be purchased at www.saintlouisfc.com.

NECA Contractor Aschinger Electric and IBEW Local 1 are teaming on the construction of the Ameren Missouri Lambert Community Solar Center, located near St. Louis Lambert International Airport. See the time lapse video of the work through June 2019.

The accolades continue to come for IBEW Local 1’s Cory Davis, IBEW Power Hour’s Apprentice of the Year. See his inspiring story in this video.