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:

REGISTER EARLY FOR FEB. 22 LUNCH MEETING

To ensure you get the early registration price for next week’s general lunch meeting, get your registration in by this Wednesday. Early registration rates will end Friday evening and chapter staff will not be able to assist with registration problems on Thursday, Feb. 15 or Friday, Feb. 16. Event Details

FOUR MEMBERSHIP SLOTS OPEN IN THE ASSOCIATE CATEGORY

One of ASA-HC’s policies requires there be no more than 50 member companies in the Associate Member category. The basic criteria for the Associate Member category is a company that sells/provides a product or service to construction subcontractors. E.g., attorneys, insurance, rental equipment, CPAs.   Currently there are four slots open for companies that fall … READ MORE

SAFETY: PLAN. PROTECT. EVERYDAY.

Safe construction practices are key to keeping your valued team members protected on the job. ASA-HC’s Accessing Safety Knowledge (ASK) sheets are a great resource for jobsite toolbox talks or quick refreshers for employees. From “Accident Prevention Plan” to “What to Do After a Fatality” and everything in between, ASA-HC has you covered! ASK Sheets … READ MORE

THIS FRIDAY! EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS GALA

The 21st Annual Excellence In Construction (EIC) awards gala will be this Friday, Feb. 9. Don’t miss the opportunity to mingle with the ‘Top Five’ nominees in each of the nine categories and find out who wins. If you have not yet registered, get your seats reserved before it sells out!

SAFETY UPDATES: PLAN. PREVENT. EVERY DAY.

OSHA Increases Penalty Amounts for 2018 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has increased civil penalty amounts for violations of workplace safety and health standards by 2 percent from last year. Under law, the agency is required to adjust penalties for inflation each year. New penalties for willful and repeat violations are $129,336 per violation; … READ MORE

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS GALA IS NEXT WEEK!

The 21st Annual Excellence In Construction (EIC) awards gala will be held next week, Friday, Feb. 9. Don’t miss the opportunity to mingle with the ‘Top Five’ nominees in each of the nine categories and find out who wins. If you have not yet registered, get your seats reserved before it sells out! Event Details

WATCH SPRING BASEBALL AT SUBEXCEL IN TEMPE, AZ

Tickets are still available for the Spring training baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, March 3. Tickets are $60/each and include a buffet meal. Tickets are sold separately and are NOT included with registration. Transportation to/from the game is on your own. Quantities are limited, so order your tickets … READ MORE

SUBExcel in Tempe, AZ

SUBExcel 2018 is the premier education and networking event for construction subcontractors and suppliers. Join us Feb. 28 – March 3, 2018, at the Tempe Mission Palms for ASA’s national annual convention, the premier education and networking event for construction subcontractors and suppliers. Why You Should Attend • High-energy speakers. • Top-notch business education programs … READ MORE