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OSHA 300A MUST BE POSTED BEGINNING FEB. 1

Employers are reminded of their obligation to post a copy of OSHA’s Form 300A, which summarizes job-related injuries and illnesses logged during 2018. Each year, from Feb. 1 to April 30, the summary must be displayed in a common area where notices to employees are usually posted. Businesses with 10 or fewer employees and those … READ MORE

ASSOCIATE MEMBER PEER GROUP COFFEE/BREAKFAST – JAN. 29

To foster relationships between the associate (non-subcontractor) members of ASA-Houston Chapter, the Associate Member Peer Group has scheduled a coffee/breakfast networking event. Grab a cup of coffee or a quick breakfast and meet your peers! There is no registration fee (coffee and breakfast is not included) however, registration for this event is required. This event … READ MORE

WALK ON THE CAPITOL (AUSTIN) JAN. 29 & 30

In conjunction with the Texas Construction Association (TCA), ASA-Houston Chapter will join specialty trade contractors from around Texas to Walk on the Capitol in Austin. The two-day event will include educational sessions, a reception with legislators and visits to the Capitol offices of Texas legislators. There’s still time to register! Event Details    

ASA Adds Tax Workshop at SUBExcel 2019

ASA has added Paul Morrow, a tax advisory manager at Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP, Memphis, Tenn., as an education workshop presenter at SUBExcel 2019. SUBExcel 2019, themed “Technology—for Millennials to Dinosaurs,” will take place March 6-9, 2019, at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. Register online, make your hotel reservations, explore the program, and … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: TOOL & FASTENER SUPPLY

TFS has been a big part of the construction industry for many years and the reason they have weathered difficult times is because of their commitment to selling quality products @ a reasonable price and treating all customer with a sense of fairness and friendship. The reason we purchase from TFS is because of Ernie…………..he … READ MORE

ASA Launches New, More User-Friendly National Web Site

On Jan. 8, ASA launched its new, simplified, and more user-friendly Web site, www.asaonline.com, a day earlier than expected! We hope you will find the new site much easier to navigate and access all the information and resources you need. You may need to clear your Web browser history and cache. Getting Around Clicking on … READ MORE

EIC IS ONLY THREE WEEKS AWAY!

The 2018 Excellence In Construction awards gala will be held on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. The Top Five have been announced and winners in each of the nine categories will be announced that night. The event has sold out in the past so don’t wait to register! Registration and Event Details

JANUARY EVENTS

Jan. 15 – 60 Minutes With An Industry Expert: Treacherous Terms of Contracts for Subcontractors Jan. 17 – General Lunch Meeting: 2019 Construction and Economic Outlook Jan. 22 – Safety Committee Meeting Jan. 22 – Business Development Peer Group Jan. 25 – 22nd Annual Excellence In Construction (EIC) Awards Gala Jan. 29 – Associate Member … READ MORE

SUBExcel 2019 Early-Bird Deadline Ends Feb. 1

SUBExcel 2019, themed “Technology—for Millennials to Dinosaurs,” will take place March 6-9, 2019, at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. The early-bird deadline ends Feb. 1, 2019, and the hotel cutoff date is Feb. 6 You can register online, make your hotel room reservations, get to know the speakers and explore the program at … READ MORE

Free Jan. 8, ASA Webinar Examines Work-In-Progress Reporting

Inaccurate, overly optimistic or overly conservative WIP reporting can have negative repercussions, including tax penalties, added costs for lines of credit, increased bonding rates, and unpleasant surprises to a contractor’s bottom line. In the Jan. 8, 2019, ASA webinar, “Work-In-Progress Reporting,” presenter Stephen Blankenship, Ennis Electric, Manassas, Va., will discuss challenges and techniques for obtaining … READ MORE