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Does Your Emergency Action Plan Include Preparations for an Active Shooter Scenario?

Although active shooter incidents are statistically rare, it is important to include preparations for an event in your workplace violence mitigation plan. At the next monthly lunch meeting, ASA members will hear from military veteran and retired SWAT Officer with experience in deadly force situations, Rick Hernandez who currently serves as Safety Director for Gamma … READ MORE

ICYMI: EIC Awards: That’s a Wrap!

Did you miss this year’s Excellence in Construction awards?  We dug out our best neon. We dusted off our 90s slang. We went cowabunga for the best contractors and projects in Houston. And it was TOO. LEGIT. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for this IN-PERSON awards event, and to every sponsor and member … READ MORE

BLDG Peer Group Mixing It Up on February 24

Join the ASA-HC’s Building Leaders Development Group (BLDG) for a bit of networking at Cedar Creek Bar & Grill. This is a great event for you if you: Are in the construction industry; Are under the age of 35 Would like to share a tasty beverage with your peers. The goal of BLDG is to … READ MORE

Forcing the Issue – Tools for Collection When the Lien Fails

For contractors the Mechanic’s lien is the end all be all tool to prompt payment but what happens when you fail to properly perfect your lien claim? In this presentation on February 17th, Katy Baird will equip you with additional collection tools that you can utilize to bring additional pressure and parties to the table … READ MORE

EIC Awards – February 4

In recognition of our 25th anniversary, the EIC Awards are going back to the 90’s! Are you ready to get jiggy? We’ll all be hella fly at the next EIC awards ceremony. Be there or be square. 🙂 You already know the Bayou City’s contractors are da bomb. Now we’re raisin’ the roof in their honor! … READ MORE

NEW! Safety Leadership Series

The ASA Safety Committee is unveiling a new 6-part Safety Leadership Series beginning in February. The program will launch with “How to Establish a Formal Safety Program” on February 3rd. This one-hour, interactive seminar is intended to assist people whose role is to oversee “safety” within their subcontractor company by developing a formal safety program. … READ MORE

What’s the Forecast for 2022?

The outlook for the U.S. economy in ’22 remains upbeat. It won’t boom as it did last year, but growth will remain strong. Too many factors align to support continued expansion. U.S. growth may slow somewhat early in the year as businesses and consumers dealing with a fifth wave of the pandemic. But once that’s … READ MORE

What Has ASA Done For You Lately?

ASA Leadership Series: Live Online Dale Carnegie Training ASA National has partnered with Dale Carnegie to offer members their world-class leadership training. Their shorter training sessions and significant ASA member discounts are just what you need to get your leaders trained and back on the job! Learn more.

Lien & Bond Claims Program

Hosted by Jason Walker, Andrews Myers P.C. – December 10 Attendance at this three-hour seminar is a MUST for all who deal with bond and lien claims and your accounts receivables. The seminar will focus on requirements for submitting and perfecting bond and lien claims, forms for notices and claims, time limits on claims, prosecution … READ MORE

Brianna Built It! Happy Hour & Holiday Fundraiser

Kirby Ice House – Memorial Location – December 1   Join the She Builds It Women’s Peer Group for its annual holiday gathering. The event has been rebranded in honor of our late leader, Brianna Wright, who built the peer group from the ground up! Unlike the peer group events throughout the rest of the year, … READ MORE