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Upcoming ASA Webinar: How to Meet Workforce Needs

Join us on August 11th, 2021 at 1pm Eastern for the upcoming complimentary webinar, “How to Meet Workforce Needs”, presented by Patty Bird, NCCER Workforce Development Senior Manager  What does the construction industry look like moving forward? If the industry wants to grow to meet the everchanging infrastructure and growing population demands, we need to find … READ MORE

Fishing Tournament Registration and Sponsorship Deadlines Approaching!

Our annual fall fishing tournament will take place on Friday, Sept. 25. That may seem like a long way off but it’s only six weeks away! To accommodate all teams entering the Guided Boat category, we need tournament registrations entered ASAP. 15 of the 21 guided boats we have reserved have already been taken! After … READ MORE

Tap Into ASA: JD Herberger & Associates

J D Herberger & Associates, PC, a proud member of ASA – Houston since 2004, represents contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners in all phases of construction projects.  We have in depth experience with construction contracts, mechanics and materialmen’s liens, surety bonds, construction litigation, and other topics related to the construction industry.  J D Herberger & … READ MORE

August Events

4th Safety & Health Committee Bi-Weekly Videocall 12th Board of Directors Meeting C-Suite Leaders Peer Group Videocall 18th Safety & Health Committee Bi-Weekly Videocall 20th General Membership Meeting: “It’s Tricky! Are You in Compliance with FASB’s New Lease Accounting Standard?” 26th Associate Member Peer Group Videocall C-Suite Leaders Peer Group Videocall 27th Lien & Bond … READ MORE

One More Reason to Be a C3 Accredited Employer

ASA-HC is proud to be a supporter of the Construction Career Collaborative (C3). Among the many things C3 does, it strives to promote companies that are helping us work toward a safe, skilled, and sustainable craft workforce. Currently, they promote C3 Accredited Employers company name and logo in their bi-weekly News Brief when a company … READ MORE

Tap Into ASA: Frost Bank

The largest Texas-based financial institution that operates only in Texas, Frost has been helping Texans with their financial needs for almost 150 years. With more than 125 locations across Texas, including 29 in the Houston area, Frost provides banking, investments and insurance to individuals and businesses. Over the years, our size, capabilities, and technologies have … READ MORE

Fishing Tournament Registration is Open!

Our annual fall fishing tournament will take place on Friday, Sept. 25! As with everything nowadays, there will be some adjustments made to our tournament to ensure the health and safety of everyone who participates. This year’s Captains’ Meeting will be held virtually the Monday prior to the tournament, where guides will be drawn, and … READ MORE

Build It Bigger

A big welcome to the newest member of our ASA family – Protech Solutions Group, LLC.

OSHA Issue’s New FAQ’s on COVID-19 and the Workplace

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released answers to nearly 40 frequently asked questions (FAQs) on protecting workers during the ongoing COVD-19 pandemic. OSHA’s FAQ’s now speak to key issue areas including employee testing, employer requirements, use of personal protective equipment, return to work protocols, and cleaning guidelines in the workplace. The FAQ guidance … READ MORE

Rights and Responsibilities on a Jobsite Not Observing COVID-19 Precautions

ASK (Accessing Safety Knowledge): Rights and Responsibilities on a Jobsite Not Observing COVID-19 Precautions By ASA-HC member Keith Coulter, Coulter, P.C.  Among the challenges subcontractors face in dealing with the recent COVID-19 pandemic is that not all other contractors, general contractors or project owners appreciate the importance of complying with recommended — or even government-ordered … READ MORE