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EC Electric is among the growing number of companies that want to partner with NAMC-OR, recognizing that the collaboration will improve diversity, equity and inclusion within their own organization as well as industry-wide.

Anne Tyler, EC’s diversity manager, and Andrew Beyer, its CEO, shared their thoughts about the partnership and their goals moving forward.

What would you like NAMC-OR to know about your company?
At EC Electric, we believe in the power of respect and integrity. When practiced with intent, these principles build trust which enhances opportunity, quality and performance. As a major regional electrical contractor, we understand our responsibility to create opportunities for building a more diverse workforce and industry. We take great pride in the quality of work we provide our clients. We are always looking for ways we can build on new ventures with thoughtful collaborators in construction.

Why did your company choose to partner with NAMC-OR?
Our partnership with NAMC-Oregon is beneficial for NAMC contractors, our bottom line, our industry, and it is our obligation as a member of the community. We want to build profound connections across industry.

How does your organization support NAMC-OR?
There are many construction projects EC pursues that require levels of involvement from subcontractors who qualify as MWESB or BIPOC businesses. We often surpass these minimum requirements. Beyond meeting a goal of the client, these relationships benefit our business objectives and our company culture. There is value in appreciating different perspectives and skills from anyone who is seated at the table.

How does this partnership benefit both organizations?
It builds on deeper connections across industry being that we are stronger together. Qualified MWESB or BIPOC subcontractors who EC successfully collaborates with often become long-term subcontracting partners. If the relationship is mutually beneficial and profitable, we see great value in growing that relationship. EC mentors many of our smaller subcontractors by exposing them to project management processes they may not have access to due to their size or limited resources. In return, EC gains partners who are familiar with our culture of quality, collaboration and safety.