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‘TOP FIVE’ ANNOUNCED FOR 2017 EIC AWARDS

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

ASA RELEASES NEW FAQ ON RETAINAGE

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

COMPLIMENTARY ‘HARASSMENT TRAINING’ WEBINAR FEB. 6

WHAT HAS ASA DONE FOR YOU LATELY? ASA Adds Complimentary ‘Harassment Training’ Webinar to Schedule on Feb. 6 Harassment is rampant. Whether it’s Hollywood, politics, academia or business, you cannot escape the reports. With the heightened awareness employers must do what they are required by law and in their power to prevent harassment in the … READ MORE

2017 AWARDS BALLOTS DUE THURSDAY

The 2017 Excellence In Construction (EIC) nominee ballot has been published and voting will be open to members until Thursday, Dec. 14. After the voting takes place, the Top Five nominees in each of the nine categories will be notified and the winners will be announced at the awards gala on Feb. 9, 2018. Only … READ MORE

2017 EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION BALLOT AVAILABLE

The 2017 Excellence In Construction (EIC) nominee ballot has been published and voting will be open to members until Thursday, Dec. 14. After the voting takes place, the Top Five nominees in each of the nine categories will be notified and the winners will be announced at the awards gala on Feb. 9, 2018. Only … READ MORE

OSHA EXTENDS ELECTRONIC REPORTING DEADLINE

To allow affected employers additional time to become familiar with a new electronic reporting system, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has extended the date by which employers must electronically report injury and illness data through the Injury Tracking Application (ITA) by two weeks to Dec. 15, 2017. OSHA’s final rule to Improve Tracking of … READ MORE

WORK-IN-PROGRESS (WIP) SEMINAR – DEC. 6

Work-In-Process (WIP) in construction accounting identifies the value of construction projects which are currently being worked on by the construction firm. Join ASA-HC for this 2.5-hour seminar which will cover the financial reporting and the tax aspects of WIP. Event Details Presented by:

FIVE SLOTS OPEN FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

ASA-HC requires that the membership of the chapter be comprised of no more than 50 associate members (companies that provide a product or service to the subcontracting community). Currently there are 45 associate members in the chapter leaving five slots available. If you know a company that would benefit from joining ASA-HC, contact the chapter … READ MORE