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:
ASA’s new white paper, Mastering Negotiations on Mechanics Liens, recommends that construction subcontractors and suppliers become thoroughly familiar with the lien laws of the states in which they operate. This includes procedures for designated notices, filing methods and timing, priorities of claims, etc. One source for this information is the Foundation of ASA’s Lien and … READ MORE
ASA is committed to providing national networking opportunities for its members—such as in-person special events and activities during SUBExcel 2018, as well as online networking through ASA’s social media channels like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. To expand opportunities for project managers, superintendents/foremen, estimators and many others, ASA has created 11 specialty discussion forums on LinkedIn … READ MORE
In the video-on-demand, “Prompt Payment and How/When to Suspend Work,” presenter Jason Ebe, Esq., Snell & Wilmer, LLP, discusses best practices for ensuring prompt payment of invoices and shares tips for how to mitigate your own damages by suspending work without breaching your subcontract and getting yourself fired, replaced and sued. “Prompt Payment and How/When … READ MORE
In the Oct. 24 ASA webinar, “Using Drones: What Subcontractors Need to Know,” attorneys Brian Esler, P.C., and Seth Row, Miller Nash Graham & Dunn, LLP, will explain what subcontractors need to know to use drones legally on the job, including the new FAA regulations on drone use, and what steps to take to minimize … READ MORE
Insureds Must Be Able to Depend on Workers’ Comp Policies and Texas Laws to Protect Them Against Risks, ASA and Others in Construction Industry Argue Workers’ compensation insurance has long played an important role for the construction industry in managing the many risks that are inherent in the construction process, and insureds should be able … READ MORE
Subcontractors are vulnerable to paying large amounts of money for the negligence of others—both on contracts directly with owners, as well as those with prime contractors. Almost all construction contracts include indemnity provisions. Some of these terms represent an equitable allocation of responsibility among the members of the construction team for their negligence. Too often, … READ MORE
Have you ever had an employee conduct business in a way that is so unethical that you wonder if he or she missed the “professionalism boat” altogether? Professionalism is very important in the workplace and ASA provides tools to help specialty trade contractors make their expectations of behavior clear. One of these tools is the … READ MORE
Identifying the tools and technology needed to best position your organization for a successful future can be daunting. In the newest video-on-demand available from the Foundation of ASA, “Technology and Transparency,” presenter Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting, Denver, Colo., discusses why these tools are critical to future profitability and provides examples of ERP systems, project management … READ MORE
Reputation risk is the sum of all the risk your organization has exposure to, with the added bonus of public exposure risk. In an age of social media and investigative journalism, reputation and corruption risk should be on your radar whether you’re a C-level executive or a manager tasked with running a specific program. Although … READ MORE
Your ability to engage in difficult conversations with customers, potential clients, project partners, employees, direct reports, and bosses has a massive impact on your career, business, and life success. As a construction subcontractor, specialty trade contractor or supplier, you face a series of difficult conversations, on a weekly, if not daily, basis. In the Sept. … READ MORE
