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Barry Moreland

Tim Gauthier is executive manager of the Oregon-Columbia National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).

Barry Moreland is the safety director at the NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center (NIETC).

  • Workforce Management

    Develop and Maintain an Effective Workforce

    In order for the construction industry to adapt to an ever-changing business environment and meet current market demands, the industry must evolve on a number of levels. One long-standing industry objective has been to build and maintain a highly skilled, efficient workforce. Such a workforce pays for itself by ensuring that work is done right, on time and on budget. Additionally, developing and maintaining skilled workers can reduce insurance premiums and litigation.