News & Blog

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:

New Documents Added to the InfoHub!

ASA’s national InfoHub is an incredibly robust library of documents and resources available to ASA Members ONLY!  New resources are being added regularly, and we highly encourage all members to take advantage of one of the best parts of your ASA membership.  Never used the InfoHub?  Now is the time to start! One of the … READ MORE

JUNE FALL PREVENTION AWARENESS – WEEK #5

This week’s spotlight on fall prevention is shined on Fall Safety at Home. ASA-HC’s Safety & Health committee has developed and gathered information to keep your family safe from falls at home. Visit #4 under our Fall Prevention Safety Resources for our two Family-Focused ASK Sheets (Who is Safety Director at Your House? and Ladder … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: TRADE MANAGEMENT

“At Trade Management, we empower our clients by giving them the ability to pay only for productive labor, ensuring maximized profitability for their business. By constructing a solid, seasonal workforce, we reduce unprofitable man hours and hiring expenses, and assist in accumulating higher profits for our clients. As the skilled trades division of the Peoplelink … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: THE BLUE BOOK BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

The Blue Book Building and Construction Network is the largest and most active network in the commercial construction industry. They bring the industry together to forge connections and build relationships. With over 100 years of service to the industry, they have continued to expand their product offerings for all project stages- from pre-design through post-construction. Their … READ MORE

JUNE FALL PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH – WEEK 4

This week’s spotlight on fall prevention is shined on Jobsite Danger Signage (English and Spanish). ASA-HC’s Safety & Health committee developed four fall prevention related safety signs that can be printed out and used on jobsites. Barricaded Area Fall Protection 100% Tie Off Fall Protection Required Beyond This Point Working Overhead The four downloadable signs, … READ MORE

2020 SANDCASTLE COMPEITION & FIESTA ON THE BEACH CANCELLED

Last week, AIA Houston announced this year’s Sandcastle Competition scheduled for August has been cancelled. “After much consideration and thoughtful deliberation with the City of Galveston and the 2020 Sandcastle Committee, we are in agreement  that it would be irresponsible to hold a public event of this size this year,” said AIA in its email … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: BRADY, CHAPMAN, HOLLAND & ASSOCIATES

Brady, Chapman, Holland & Associates, Inc. (BCH) is an independent insurance agency specializing in helping businesses control their Total Cost of Risk (TCOR). Through their proprietary Risk Reduction Approach, BCH collaborates with businesses in identifying risks and offers long-term, strategic solutions.  For over 30 years, BCH has been providing risk reduction strategies to the construction … READ MORE

JUNE FALL PREVENTION MONTH – WEEK #3

This week’s spotlight on fall prevention is shined on toolbox talks in printed format. ASA-HC’s Safety & Health committee developed five fall prevention related Accessing Safety Knowledge (ASK) sheets for use as toolbox talks. Introduction to OSHA’s Fall Protection Standard Fall: Post Fall Rescue Fall Rescue Plan – Things To Consider Ladder Use Highlights Leading … READ MORE

UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS

Jun. 16 – Safety & Health Committee Weekly Videocall Jun. 17 – C-Suite Leaders Peer Group Jun. 23 – Prevention Slips Trips and Falls in Construction (Webinar) Jun. 24 – Change Orders (Online Training) Jun. 25 – Workers Compensation Handling: The Process Before, During and After the Claim (Webinar) Jun. 25 – Reopening America: Return … READ MORE