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ASA-HC TO DO TWO CANDIDATE BLOCK-WALKS IN OCTOBER

Join ASA-HC on Saturday, Oct. 13 and/or Saturday, Oct. 20 for Block-Walks supporting Senator Joan Huffman (13th) and Representative Sarah Davis (20th). If you’ve never done a Block-Walk before, it’s an easy and fun way to support these two construction/ASA-HC friendly candidates. The Block-Walk events will take place from approximately 9 a.m. – noon. For … 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

TAP INTO ASA: TOOL AND FASTNER SUPPLY

TFS, in business since 1991, offers 9,000 square feet of construction supplies inventory (over $ 500,000) to its customers.  To be of value to YOUR company, our goal is: “TO HAVE THE RIGHT MATERIAL, IN THE RIGHT PLACE, AT THE RIGHT TIME, AT THE RIGHT PRICE, TO MEET YOUR NEEDS.” Should we not perform consistently, … READ MORE

GET YOUR LOGO IN THE ASA-HC AD RUNNING IN THE DEC. ISSUE OF ENR

Each year ASA-HC runs a four-page ad in the issue of ENR Texas/Louisiana which spotlights our legislative arm, the Texas Construction Association. Two pages are reserved for no more than 32 ASA-HC members who would like to run their logo in the ad. Last year’s ad is attached for reference. The ad will be similar … READ MORE

ASA White Paper Helps Subs Master Negotiations on Surety Bond Requirements

Surety bonds are required on practically all public and on some private projects. The terms of bonds vary dramatically. ASA’s white paper Mastering Negotiations on Surety Bond Requirements provides ASA members with background and negotiating tips whether they’re providing the surety bond or seeking payment protection under the prime contractor’s payment bond. The ASA white … READ MORE

YOUR ASA-HC TO-DO LIST THIS WEEK

If you haven’t already done so, get signed up for Thursday’s General Lunch meeting “Root Cause of Safety Complacency.” – Event Details Secure your team entry or sponsorship for the Oct. 5 Fishing Tournament. Deadline for team entry is this Friday. Sponsorship deadline is next Wednesday. – Event Details Get signed up for the Wednesday, … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: THE BLUE BOOK OF BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

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 thier product offerings for all project stages- from pre-design through post-construction. Their … READ MORE