Retirement Club Luncheon
August 28, 2026
Take a moment to recall with us the good time had at Jamerson & Bauwens first officiallyofficial Retirement Club Luncheon.
We all look forward to retirement. But retirement brings some surprising dynamics no matter who we are or what profession we exit.
Retirement removes a familiar and authentic community….
Mandatory Standard
August 20, 2026
NFPA 70B isnโt a set of guidelines.
Beginning as the 2023 edition (and updated through the 2026 edition), 70B transitioned a “recommended practice” into a Mandatory Standard with “shall” specifications.
NFPA 70E is a Mandatory Standard with “shall” specifications.
Property and Casualty Insurance carriers can deny coverage and otherwise valid claims for properties that do not meet the mandates of NFPA 70B and NFPA 70E….
IBEW Local 134โs Chicago Federation of Labor (CFL) Delegate Scholarship
August 11, 2026
Shown with her Father, Rob, of Jamerson & Bauwens, Caroline, was recently awarded IBEW Local 134โs Chicago Federation of Labor (CFL) Delegate Scholarship.
Since 2017, Local 134 CFL Delegates donate stipends to establish and maintain the scholarship fund. It supports the educational goals of exceptional students who are also the dependents of active and retired members….
The Intangibles
August 5, 2026
Never have the intangibles been so tangible.
As you consider your electrical contractor, consider the measurables that place Jamerson & Bauwens powerfully at the top of our game.
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Resurrection Medical Center
August 5, 2026
Spotlighting our Medical Sector specialty, this Innovation Insight showcases our contracting input and its outcome for Resurrection Medical Center.
Just one element, the Nurse Call Communication functionality illustrates the ultimate criticality of these spaces.
A lifeline between patients and staff
Ensures immediate safety
Helps prevent critical events like falls
Directly impacts overall patient satisfaction
Effective, reliable systems streamline caregiver workflows and reduce facility-wide response times….
Ice Cream Social
June 29, 2026
Friday seems like the perfect day to look back. This, from our ice cream social a couple of weeks back, in honor of Royโs birthday.
Roy, until next year, may the good life be yours.
Stay cool everyone.
This work is particularly meaningful.
June 24, 2026
This periodic Innovation Insight spotlights our medical sector specialty. This work is particularly meaningful.
Life-caring and enhancing, lifesaving, provider sustaining and empowering, mustnโt it be.
We believe so.
Ken Bauwens Inducted
June 17, 2026
Ken Bauwens was nominated and the jury approved his formal recognition and induction into the NECA Academy of Electrical Contracting.
The entire Jamerson & Bauwens team congratulates Ken on this professional milestone and exceedingly long arc accomplishment.
We enjoy a first-row seat to all of the parts that go into the whole of this man and his passion for our industry and its long arc success….
Innovation Insights Take You Deeper
June 16, 2026
Periodically, Innovation Insights take you deeper into the current of what we power.
Wade slowly.
And please, feel our gratitude and appreciation for every team member and advocate who made this moment possible.
Congratulations Kevin
June 1, 2026
Congratulations, Kevin.
Kevin, competing against other participants ran conductors via multiple conduits, correctly splicing them, and properly illuminating the Ideal sign.
Kevinโs final time: An expedient, One (1) minute and thirty-six seconds.
In addition to the cash prize and other winnings, Kevin is now eligible to compete at the national competition….