Lighting The QCA in the Festival of Trees Parade
Lighting the QCA, our NECA - IBEW member families was proud to participate in the Festival of Trees Holiday Parade! This year we guided a 60 ft Super Grover!
German American Heritage Center gets a lighting update!
Since 1994 the German American Heritage Center in Downtown Davenport has been dedicated to highlighting the German Immigrant experience and it's impact on the American Culture. As a local landmark...
National Lineman Day
Today marks an important day for the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). It’s the day we salute a special group of men and women who are recognized on National Lineman Appreciation...
NECA IBEW Local 145 In the community
Children's Therapy Center wanted to reduce their energy costs so they reached out to the IBEW. For a list of qualified contractors, visit LightingTheQCA.com
Holiday Lighting SafetyTips
Will you be one of the more than 86 percent of Americans to decorate your home for the holiday season? If so, make sure you follow some safety tips to avoid the biggest holiday decorating risks—fires...
Highlight your home with outdoor lighting
Adding outdoor lighting to your home can create a dramatic effect, highlighting your home’s features and landscaping as well as providing additional security. Dave Vanderbleek from Tri-City Electric,...
Apprenticeship Program
The LightingtheQCA.com Apprenticeship Program combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job and classroom training designed to prepare all participants for a career as a skilled, certified craftsman. Working...
Be Proactive Before You Buy!
Hire a home inspector
A home inspector will be able to look over aspects of a home includes electrical, plumbing, heating, and cooling systems. No area of the home is safe from the inspector, and...
Generating power: How to choose the right generator for your home
Whether you want to be prepared for an emergency power outage or are looking to dial up the quality of a backyard party, portable generators are a great, inexpensive investment. To help narrow down...
Winter Electrical Safety
With the onset of winter weather, it’s time to make sure your home is electrically safe for the upcoming months. Do you tend to use a space heater or electric blanket during the winter months to keep...
Common Electrical Wiring Mistakes and Code Violations
There are a handful of common electrical wiring mistakes and code violations that your home could be affected by. These four tips can help you make sure your home is up to code, and help you to pass...
Commercial Panel Upgrades
Is it time to upgrade your commercial electrical panel? A fully functioning and operating commercial panel is important for keeping your home safe from electrical fire as well as keeping your...
Winterizing Your Home
Where to begin?
Winter weather is here, which means it’s time to start thinking about winterizing your home. Not only will winterizing your home save you money during the long winter months, it will...
Recycling can be tricky
Recycling can be tricky—especially light bulbs. With so many different types of bulbs and lighting options out there, it can be difficult to know how to best recycle each one. To help you out,...
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Customer Testimonials
"The American Red Cross has a longstanding relationship with the IBEW in the Quad Cities. During the construction of our new facility in Moline we were continually impressed with the quality of performance and attention to detail by the IBEW members working on... read more
Betsy Pratt
Chief Executive Officer, American Red Cross
"The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center prides itself in the highest quality of service to the community. The IBEW has the same commitment to service along with quality craftsmanship. That is one of the reasons we used local members from IBEW Local 145 on... read more
Dave Green
Mississippi Valley Blood Center
"In my experience with service calls and smaller scale projects on the Augustana Campus, I have found the LightingTheQCA workers to be skilled and knowledgeable. They bring to the project on-time completion and the ability to remain within budget. That is a... read more
David Barker
Manager of Facilities, Augustana College
"We used qualified IBEW Electricians during the construction of both the new Rock Island County Animal Shelter and also for the new Rock Island County Forest Preserve Golf Clubhouse. Our Rock Island County Board insists on using IBEW Electricians because of their... read more
Jim Bohnsack
Chairman of the Board at Rock Island County
"Estes Construction works with several electrical contracting firms who are signatory to the IBEW Local # 145 and has done so for the almost 40 year history of Estes. Estes has a mission to be the preferred provider of construction services and it is imperative... read more
Kent Pilcher
President of Estes Construction
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