Quickbase, the AI-powered work management platform, announced it has joined ELECTRI International, the foundation established by the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) to represent the $202 billion electrical construction industry. Quickbase will work with ELECTRI and other member organizations on research, advocacy, and education initiatives to ensure the technology and workflows driving the evolution of the construction industry include the needs and unique ways of working of electrical contractors.

“ELECTRI’s mission is to deliver the latest research and training in a practical, ready-to-use format for electrical contractors”

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ELECTRI funds research, publications, and educational and consulting programs to help electrical contractors develop their skills and careers. Partnering with providers like Quickbase allows ELECTRI to amplify that research, advocacy, and training with the support of cutting-edge software companies, ensuring that electrical contractors stay ahead of the demands and challenges of the rapidly changing industry.

“ELECTRI’s mission is to deliver the latest research and training in a practical, ready-to-use format for electrical contractors,” said Josh Bone, Executive Director of ELECTRI International. “Partnering with innovative organizations like Quickbase allows us to simplify the learning curve for industry professionals. By combining education, research, and technological advancements, we can empower electrical contractors to drive meaningful transformation within the evolving construction landscape.”

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Quickbase helps construction organizations connect teams and streamline projects from pre-construction to close out. The Quickbase Work Management for Construction platform includes pre-built “Pro App” solutions for some of the most common construction use cases; AI-powered tools for insights and workflow automation; and access to mobile form capabilities for field teams. All of these tools are available on one unified platform, helping construction companies keep projects on time and on budget while maintaining job site safety and compliance.

“The construction industry stands at a crossroads as economic, labor, regulatory, and resource challenges continue to put pressure on project delivery and revenue,” said Tim Douglas, GM of Construction for Quickbase. “There’s an opportunity to harness technology to help the industry to meet these challenges, but the learning curve can be steep. Joining organizations like ELECTRI and NECA is a continuation of Quickbase’s commitment to deliver practical technology for the industry that can be easily integrated into existing workflows and allows teams to focus on getting work done every step of the way, on time and on budget.”