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Most construction contracts have change order provisions that require a written change order signed by the general contractor (identifying the work and the change in contract price for the additional work) in order for the subcontractor to get paid for doing work beyond the scope of the contract. Sometimes there is disagreement about whether the … READ MORE
Taxes; Tax Exempt Jobs; and Resale Certificates ASA-HC’s Risk Manager/Contract Admin Peer Group is a forum to share information and learn from one another for those individuals who work for ASA-HC member companies in the subcontractor category and who review/sign subcontracts. Participation in the group is free and limited to no more than 20 subcontractor … READ MORE
“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
Sponsorships for the 21st Excellence In Construction (EIC) are due this Wednesday, Jan. 10. Don’t miss the opportunity to get your company name in front of more than 250 individuals from the A/E/C community! Sponsorship Opportunities Current Sponsors Event Details
Sponsorships for the 21st Excellence In Construction (EIC) are due next Wednesday, Jan. 10. Don’t miss the opportunity to get your company name in front of more than 250 individuals from the A/E/C community! Sponsorship Opportunities Current Sponsors ‘Top Five’ List Projects Worked On List Event Details
Eric Travers, Esq., Kegler, Brown, Hill and Ritter, ASA’s general counsel, will explain how to negotiate fairer, and better, subcontracts in the Feb. 13 ASA webinar, “Getting Better Subcontracts.” “It is a reality for subcontractors that on most jobs they will be asked to sign, often on short notice and with little time to consider … READ MORE
Brady, Chapman, Holland & Associates, Inc. (BCH) is an independent insurance agency specializing in helping businesses control their Total Cost of Risk (TCOR). Through their proprietary Risk Reduction Approach, BCH collaborates with businesses in identifying risks and offers long-term, strategic solutions. For over 30 years, BCH has been providing risk reduction strategies to the construction … READ MORE
ASA-HC members who worked on the 2017 ‘Top Five’ Excellence in Construction (EIC) projects will be listed in the printed program distributed the night of the event. Submit the list of projects your company worked on no later than Friday, Jan. 5 to be included in the printed program. ‘Top Five’ List Projects Worked On … READ MORE
The ballots have been tallied and the 2017 ‘Top Five’ nominees in each of the nine Excellence In Construction (EIC) categories have been decided. Each nominee will be notified this week by letter and invited to attend the Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 event where the winner in each category will be announced. Did You Work … READ MORE
Retainage, the holding of funds from a contractor until the completion of a contract, is a serious problem in the construction industry. Because of retainage, many contractors and subcontractors do not receive funds they already have earned for work properly performed. Contractors and subcontractors frequently are asked to act as bankers, financing in addition to … READ MORE
