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BUILDING LEADERS DEVELOPMENT GROUP (BLDG) BOWL-A-RAMA

The next BLDG event is set for Nov. 9 at Bowl & Barrel in CityCentre. BLDG is for you if you: Are in the construction industry; Are under the age of 35; Would like to connect with your peers. There is no charge to attend the event (cash bar and bowling) but pre-registration is encouraged. … READ MORE

ASA CHAPTERS IN ARIZONA AND OKLAHOMA HELP HOUSTON MEMBERS AFFECTED BY HARVEY

Over the past two weeks, more than $2,500 in gift cards have been distributed to ASA-Houston Chapter member employees who were severely impacted by Harvey. The gift cards were donations from members of ASA of Arizona and ASA of Oklahoma. Immediately after Harvey, both chapters put a call out to their members to donate gift … READ MORE

WINNERS AND PICTURES FROM THE 2017 ASA-HC ANNUAL FALL FISHING TOURNAMENT

ASA-HC held its annual fall fishing tournament on Friday, Sept. 29. 34 teams competed in the tournament. The weigh-in and awards lunch was held at Topwater Grill in San Leon. Winners: 1st Place Overall – Holes Incorporated 2nd Place Overall – Griesenbeck Architectural Products 3rd Place Overall – Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing 1st Place Women … READ MORE

TWO TEXAS HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES TO SPEAK AT OCTOBER GENERAL LUNCH MEETING

Join ASA-HC for its general lunch meeting on Thursday, Oct. 19, to hear Texas House Representatives Carol Alvarado and Sarah Davis discuss what happened during the 2017 legislative session. Alan Burrows from the Texas Construction Association will round out the three-person panel. Find out what effect new Texas laws will have on you and your … READ MORE

ASA-HC’S TEXAS A&M STUDENT CHAPTER KICKS OFF FALL SEMESTER

On Thursday, Sept. 28, the ASA-HC A&M Student Chapter met for the first meeting of the 2017 fall semester. The meeting included a welcome from student chapter Vice President, Andrew Lichtenauer and information about an upcoming MEMCO-sponsored jobsite walk the chapter will be doing in College Station. ASA-HC Executive Director Brianna Wright also welcomed the … READ MORE

UPCOMING EVENTS

Schmooze & Mingle with Brookstone L.P. Oct. 4 Event Details “Hiring Employees: What the Fair Labor Standards Act Requires” Oct. 5 – S.A.C.K. Lunch Event Details 2017 Texas Legislative Session Recap Oct. 19 – General Lunch Meeting Event Details Contract Language Seminar Oct. 26 Event Details

ASA-HC RECOGNIZES SAFETY PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

At ASA-HC’s Sept. general lunch meeting, Safety committee member Roman Lozano, Milestone Metals, Inc., was named 2017 Safety Professional of the Year. Roman was recognized for his actions and dedication which have had a profound and positive impact on safety at his company, for ASA-Houston chapter and its members, and in the construction industry. His … READ MORE

OSHA ANNOUNCES POLICY FOR ENFORCING SILICA RULE BEGINNING ON SEPT. 23

On Wednesday Sept. 20, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced that from Sept. 23 through Oct. 22, it will help employers who are trying to comply with its rule on respirable crystalline silica, which requires construction employers to limit worker exposure to silica and to take other steps to protect workers. During that 30-day … READ MORE

ASA-HC RECOGNIZES 17 COMPANIES FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

17 ASA-HC member companies were recognized for their Commitment To Safety (CTS) at last Thursday’s general lunch meeting “Worker Safety on the Jobsite: Who’s Responsible?” Gold Level Big City Access Holdings, LLC Camarata Masonry Systems, Ltd. Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing GMi (Greater Metroplex Interiors, Inc.) ISEC, Inc. J.M. Maly, Inc. Karsten Interior Services, LP KenMor … READ MORE