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COVID-19 Resources Available from ASA National Sponsors

We would like to thank the ASA National Sponsors for doing their part to support the subcontracting community during these difficult times.  Click on the company name to be directed to their COVID-19 resources. CNA Rhumbix Foundation Software Tradesmen International Raken eSUB Smith Currie Commerce Bank NCS Surety One

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

NEW HOT TOPIC DISCUSSIONS WITH INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Last week we added two new Hot Topic Discussions with Industry Experts: Documenting Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Paid Sick Leave and FMLA with Tony Stergio, Andrews Myers, P.C. COVID-19 Insurance Issues with Andy Adams, Adams Insurance Service Do you have a Hot Topic you’d like discussed? Email us! We’ll find an expert, ask … READ MORE

SAFETY COMMITTEE LAUNCHES WEEKLY VIDEOCALLS

Starting this week, ASA-HC’s Safety committee will be doing weekly videocalls to share information, get input, bounce ideas off one another and problem solve. If you’re an ASA-HC member and your company does not have an individual on the Safety committee, now is the time to join! Email ASA-HC Executive Director, Brianna Wright to join … READ MORE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAKES BYLAW CHANGE FOR CONDUCTING CHAPTER BUSINESS

At the Apr. 8 Board of Directors meeting, ASA-HC’s Bylaws were amended to allow for remote communication technology to be used to conduct chapter business. The amendment was prompted by the need to conduct the annual election of officers and directors in May without having to convene an in-person meeting for the members to vote. … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: BOWEN, MICLETTE & BRITT

For over 30 years, Bowen, Miclette & Britt has brought its customers a commitment to excellence, innovation and service in the complex world of insurance and risk management. As one of the largest independent insurance agencies in the country, BMB’s client base has gravitated over the years towards several industry niches, specifically Construction, Energy, Marine … READ MORE

AUTUMN STONER, J.M. MALY, INC. JOINS ASA-HC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

On Mar. 30, 2020, the ASA-HC Board of Directors unanimously voted in Autumn Stoner, J.M. Maly, Inc., to fill the vacant director position created by the resignation of Mark Johnson, previously with Briggs Equipment. Autumn will serve the rest of the term which ends on Jun. 30 and will be on the annual officer and … READ MORE

OSHA POSTPONES NATIONAL FALL PREVENTION STAND-DOWN

On Mar. 27, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the 7th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, originally scheduled for May 4-8, 2020, is being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will be rescheduled this summer.

TAP INTO ASA: ANDREWS MYERS, P.C.

Proud to call Houston home for more than 20 years, Andrews Myers is a law firm renowned for our proactive and practical approach to business and celebrated for our extensive history in construction law. We operate in a number of industry sectors and legal disciplines, and as our clients have grown so has the breadth … READ MORE

PPE DONATION DRIVE FOR HOUSTON MEDICAL COMMUNITY

ASA-HC is proud to partner with Harris County Medical Society (HCMS), and other Houston area construction association in a PPE donation drive for our local medical community. Physicians in Harris County need your assistance. Harris County Medical Society, the professional association for physicians practicing in the greater Houston area, is soliciting donations for personal protective … READ MORE