News & Blog

Stay up-to-date on the latest construction news and ASA-HC happenings. Useful information and tools are available to our members whenever they need it. To stay informed, click the links below:

BLDG NETWORKING EVENT THIS THURSDAY

JOIN BLDG AT KARBACH BREWING AUG. 29! To connect individuals under the age of 35 who are employed in the construction industry (GCs, subcontractors, architects, and those who provide a product or service to construction companies), ASA-HC has developed the Building Leaders Development Group (BLDG). BLDG is for you if you:     Are in the … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: COULTER, P.C.

“Texas Super Lawyer”, “Best Lawyers in America” since 2006; Board-Certified, Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1991; Top (“AV”) rating by peers in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. Keith Coulter has represented construction companies since 1985.  Having over 30 jury verdicts, he handles trials, arbitrations, contracts, claims, lien and bond collections, insurance coverage, … READ MORE

FALL FISHING TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Join ASA-HC for our annual fall fishing tournament on Friday, Oct. 4. Teams can register for a Guided Boat (ASA-HC provides a professionally licensed guide and all the equipment) or Non-guided Boat (must provide own boat/equipment and no licensed guide may be on the boat). We will again have a All-Women category. More than $13,000 … READ MORE

Free Webinar Sept. 10- Preserving, Preparing, and Presenting Construction Claims

Almost every contractor hopes a project will proceed without the need to file a claim; the reality often proves otherwise. Claims come in all kinds of forms – delay, extra work, acceleration, inefficiency – but essentially involve recovering any type of entitled cost or time impact. When circumstances demand filing a claim, the process may … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: TRADE MANAGEMENT

“At Trade Management we empower our clients by giving them the ability to pay only for productive labor, ensuring maximized profitability for their business. By constructing a solid, seasonal workforce, we reduce unprofitable man hours and hiring expenses, and assist in accumulating higher profits for our clients. As the skilled trades division of the Peoplelink … READ MORE

BLDG NETWORKING EVENT – AUG. 29

To connect individuals under the age of 35 who are employed in the construction industry (GCs, subcontractors, architects, and those who provide a product or service to construction companies), ASA-HC has developed the Building Leaders Development Group (BLDG). BLDG is for you if you:     Are in the construction industry;     Are under the age … READ MORE

Applications are now being accepted for awards offered by ASA

The ASA Certificate of Excellence in Ethics recognizes subcontractors for their commitment to ASA values, such quality construction and a safe and healthy work environment. Each applicant is required to respond to questions concerning the firm’s corporate ethics policies and procedures, its construction practices, and its general business practices. Each applicant also is required to … READ MORE

THERE’S STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR THIS THURSDAY’S GENERAL LUNCH MEETING!

ASA-HC is thrilled to have three Houston legislators as guests on our panel discussion this Thursday regarding what happened in this past Texas legislative session and what it will mean for you personally and your business. Our panelists are: Senator Carol Alvarado, Texas State Senate Representative Sarah Davis, Texas House of Representatives Representative Dan Huberty, … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: BLUE BOOK BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION NETWORK

The Blue Book Building and Construction Network is the largest and most active network in the commercial construction industry. They bring the industry together to forge connections and build relationships. With over 100 years of service to the industry, they have continued to expand their product offerings for all project stages- from pre-design through post-construction. Their … READ MORE

DOT REASONABLE SUSPICION TRAINING

On Tuesday, Sept. 17, ASA-HC members are invited to attend this Adams Insurance Service three hour class for supervisors, human resources, and management personnel who are responsible for the supervision of CDL drivers. It complies with DOT regulation that requires supervisory personnel who supervise CDL drivers have this training. It also provides training in recognizing … READ MORE