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:

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS IN A POST-CORONAVIRUS WORLD

May 21, 2020 | Noon – 1:30 p.m. CDT Free Webinar Presented by The Cromeens Law Firm With the stay-at-home orders being lifted in the State of Texas, and across the country, how can you prepare your business for a world that is forever changed? COVID-19 has, and will, continue to change your business and … 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

CONSTRUCTION DURING A PANDEMIC FROM THE GC PERSPECTIVE

Last Friday, May 8, ASA-HC President, Craig Peterson, Vice President, Peterson Beckner Industries Inc., spoke by video-call with executive level individuals from three Houston general contracting firms: Brookstone Construction – Bob Postma,Vice President E. Reed Construction, L.P. – Robert Burelsmith, Vice President and Safety Director McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. – Andrew Rupp, Preconstruction Director To … READ MORE

Andrews Myers Named in Chambers USA 2020 Legal Directory

Andrews Myers is consistently recognized among the best in client- and peer-reviewed industry awards and rankings, and the 2020 edition of “Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business” continues this trend. Chambers recently announced Andrews Myers as having a top construction law practice in Texas, awarding it an elite “Band One” rating and recognizing seven AM attorneys in … READ MORE

Practical Subcontractor Solutions to Common Legal Disputes in Construction

Webinar, Tuesday, May 12, 2020; 11 a.m. – noon Jason Ebe will review and provide practical advice for subcontractors facing legal disputes common to construction projects, including recommendations on what to do when: Actual site or work conditions don’t match the representations in the plans and specifications The owner or GC orders changes in the … READ MORE

ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

Last Friday, May 1, the main contact of each ASA-HC member company received the slate of candidates for our annual election of Officers and Directors. If you received the email, please take a moment to submit your vote as you are the only person in your company who received the email. Slate of Candidates for … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: CARR, RIGGS & INGRAM, LLC

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

ASA-HC Member Kids Safety Video with COVID-19 Protection Tips

ASA-HC’s Safety committee is working on a short video with kids talking about safety practices for COVID-19:  “Kids of ASA-HC members know what their parents do at work to keep their family safe at home.” This is especially timely since Texas is slowly opening back up and precautions will be as important as ever. How … READ MORE

Heat: Your Employees’ Summer Enemy

Summer is right around the corner, and blazing temperatures can spell trouble for crews that work outdoors. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) identifies heat-related illnesses that employers and employees should recognize and understand in order to stay safe on the job. Read on for great information you can pass along to your crew. … READ MORE

MAREK Announces the Loss of Co-Founder Ralph S. Marek

It is with great sadness that MAREK announces the passing of Ralph S. Marek. Ralph passed away Saturday, April 25, at the age of 95. Those who knew Ralph were fortunate to experience his kindness and considerate nature, and his genuine concern for everyone — especially those in need. Ralph was an extraordinarily smart man, and … READ MORE