Paul Kosmides Inducted to NECA’s Academy of Electrical Contracting

OlympiaTech Principal, Paul Kosmides, has been inducted to the Academy of Electrical Contracting. The Academy of Electrical Contracting honors outstanding leaders in the electrical contracting industry who have rendered exceptional service to the industry and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).

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OlympiaTech Welcomes Tony Kosmides to the Team

We would like to welcome our newest team member, Tony Kosmides. Tony recently joined OlympiaTech as a Tool & Technology Support Assistant. In this role, he will assist field operations with the planning, implementation, and coordination of on-site technology needs at our project sites. Tony will also oversee the asset management process as the Hilti OnTrack administrator.

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OlympiaTech Helps Inspire the Future of our Industry at Power Girls Camp

OlympiaTech was proud to join forces with other industry partners to volunteer at the Power Girls camp hosted by Girl Scouts River Valleys. The week-long camp is organized by Girl Scouts River Valleys and gives school-aged girls the opportunity to learn about the construction trades and participate in hands-on construction projects alongside trades workers and other industry professionals.

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How to Prepare for Increasing Demand for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Commercial Properties

Electric vehicle use is increasing rapidly as adoption becomes more mainstream and as more and more automakers are coming out with electric and hybrid model offerings. Rising gas prices are also contributing to the accelerated demand for electric vehicles.

Additional growth is on the horizon due to the U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act enacted in November which includes $7.5 billion to build out a national network of EV chargers across the country. This act is part of a larger national agenda aimed at reducing carbon emissions, which includes a goal to make 50% of all new vehicles sold in the United States zero-emission vehicles by the year 2030.

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Supply Chain Disruptions in the Construction Industry

As you know, major supply chain disruptions are still taking place in our industry and changes are happening daily. The two main issues we are experiencing are price increases and extended lead times. We are working closely with our vendor and supplier partners to optimize inventory, negotiate pricing, and manage logistics to the best of our ability but we are unable to control the constantly changing market conditions.

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OlympiaTech Electric CEO Seaen Kosmides Appointed President of Minneapolis Chapter, NECA

OlympiaTech Electric CEO Seaen Kosmides was recently appointed as president of the Minneapolis Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). She was officially sworn in on January 8, 2022 at the Minneapolis Chapter Recognition Dinner and Installation of Officers held in Minneapolis. Ms. Kosmides is the first-ever woman to hold the presidential seat in the chapter’s 69-year history.

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