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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:

Tap Into ASA: MEMCO

MEMCO is a customer-oriented staffing and payroll firm dedicated to providing high quality services to employers. MEMCO’s services range from providing temporary workers to meet specific job needs, to long term employee management strategies such as temp-to-perm and payrolling. Their clients utilize MEMCO to perform all employee/payroll related duties thus allowing their clients to focus … READ MORE

The Contractors’ Compass – New Issue

Inside this Edition: Legally Speaking: Don’t Overlook Ethics and Social Responsibility in 2020 and Beyond Legally Speaking: What Can Be Done About Bid Shopping? Has Right and Wrong Changed After COVID? Pandemic Business Ethics Dealing with Ethical Dilemmas in Construction During the COVID-19 Era Why Don’t More People Apply? – Interview with two ASA Ethics … READ MORE

Andrews Myers Awarded Lawyer of the Year, Other Top Honors

Andrews Myers, PC recently announced that nine attorneys across five practice groups have been named in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, and four young attorneys were recognized in the inaugural listing of Ones to Watch. For the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, 9.4 million votes were analyzed, which … READ MORE

Accessing Safety Knowledge (ASK) Sheet: Pest Control – Insects

The hot Texas weather not only brings about fun in the sun but also all the things that come with being outdoors, including creepy crawlers and insects. Insects are prevalent in our area and are out and about just like we are in the warm weather. This means we are bound to encounter them as … READ MORE

SUBExcel Feb. 24-27, 2021 – It’s Not Too Early to Plan!

Get smart. Get relaxed. Start planning. After soaking in the fellowship, information, and insights at SUBExcel2021, think about a little jet skiing, ocean breezes, hiking, shopping, or golfing. It’s all in Miramar. After a great SUBExcel day reconnecting with colleagues and friends, how do you relax? Go for a hike? Rent a boat and go … READ MORE

Tap Into ASA: Safety By Design

Safety by Design, Inc. is a full-service safety consulting firm specializing in commercial construction.    Owner, Lee Hart, a 17-year veteran of the safety industry and adjunct professor at the University of Houston, heads a workforce that is knowledgeable and well respected. Services offered include but are not limited to: full-time safety coordinators, training and education; … READ MORE

Join Us for The Beach Bash at SUBExcel!

Many of us think of winter as a time for cold snow and being stuck indoors.  Now imagine your toes in the sand and a drink in hand this February!  That is exactly what you will be doing when you come to The Beach Bash during SUBExcel, Feb. 24-27, 2021. This fun, family-friendly event is … READ MORE

Tap Into ASA: Carr, Riggs & Ingram

Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC has been serving construction companies from North Carolina to Texas over the last 60 plus years.  Their clients include general contractors, prime subcontractors, industrial contractors and construction industry suppliers. With such a diverse practice they are well versed in the unique accounting and tax complexities faced by companies in the … READ MORE

Upcoming ASA Webinar: How to Meet Workforce Needs

Join us on August 11th, 2021 at 1pm Eastern for the upcoming complimentary webinar, “How to Meet Workforce Needs”, presented by Patty Bird, NCCER Workforce Development Senior Manager  What does the construction industry look like moving forward? If the industry wants to grow to meet the everchanging infrastructure and growing population demands, we need to find … READ MORE