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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released answers to nearly 40 frequently asked questions (FAQs) on protecting workers during the ongoing COVD-19 pandemic. OSHA’s FAQ’s now speak to key issue areas including employee testing, employer requirements, use of personal protective equipment, return to work protocols, and cleaning guidelines in the workplace. The FAQ guidance … READ MORE
For over 30 years, Bowen, Miclette & Britt has brought its customers a commitment to excellence, innovation and service in the complex world of insurance and risk management. As one of the largest independent insurance agencies in the country, BMB’s client base has gravitated over the years towards several industry niches, specifically Construction, Energy, Marine … READ MORE
ASK (Accessing Safety Knowledge): Rights and Responsibilities on a Jobsite Not Observing COVID-19 Precautions By ASA-HC member Keith Coulter, Coulter, P.C. Among the challenges subcontractors face in dealing with the recent COVID-19 pandemic is that not all other contractors, general contractors or project owners appreciate the importance of complying with recommended — or even government-ordered … READ MORE
Get Recognized at SUBExcel 2021! Would you like to have one of these prestigious ASA Awards on your shelf? Now is your chance! Each year, ASA gives individuals, companies, and chapters the opportunity to recognize excellence through our Annual Awards. Do you know someone who deserves recognition? You can view a full description of these … READ MORE
A big welcome to the newest member of our ASA family – IDT (Instant Drug Testing) Company.
Join ASA-Houston Chapter on Friday, Sept. 25 for our 12th annual fall “Reel It In” fishing tournament. This year’s tournament will be a bit different than the previous 11 tournaments as we’ll be implementing COVID-19 precautions to keep our teams, guides, volunteers, and staff safe, but it will still be a fun day of fishing! … READ MORE
Join us on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 12:00-1:00 p.m., for “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 ways to recruit … READ MORE
Proud to call Houston home for more than 20 years, Andrews Myers is a law firm renowned for our proactive and practical approach to business and celebrated for our extensive history in construction law. We operate in a number of industry sectors and legal disciplines, and as our clients have grown so has the breadth … READ MORE
“Texas Super Lawyer”, “Best Lawyers in America” since 2006; Board-Certified, Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1991; Top (“AV”) rating by peers in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. Keith Coulter has represented construction companies since 1985. Having over 30 jury verdicts, he handles trials, arbitrations, contracts, claims, lien and bond collections, insurance coverage, … READ MORE
ASA and our Contract Documents Taskforce worked with ConsensusDocs to draft a new contract integrating Lean Practices for Design-Build projects. This document was released this week from the Coalition. The 431 Lean Design-Build Addendum is the industry’s first standard contract document that tailors’ Lean practices to work with the design-build project delivery method. Lean practices … READ MORE
