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SAFETY COMMITTEE LAUNCHES WEEKLY VIDEOCALLS

Starting this week, ASA-HC’s Safety committee will be doing weekly videocalls to share information, get input, bounce ideas off one another and problem solve. If you’re an ASA-HC member and your company does not have an individual on the Safety committee, now is the time to join! Email ASA-HC Executive Director, Brianna Wright to join … READ MORE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAKES BYLAW CHANGE FOR CONDUCTING CHAPTER BUSINESS

At the Apr. 8 Board of Directors meeting, ASA-HC’s Bylaws were amended to allow for remote communication technology to be used to conduct chapter business. The amendment was prompted by the need to conduct the annual election of officers and directors in May without having to convene an in-person meeting for the members to vote. … READ MORE

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TAP INTO ASA: BOWEN, MICLETTE & BRITT

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

AUTUMN STONER, J.M. MALY, INC. JOINS ASA-HC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

On Mar. 30, 2020, the ASA-HC Board of Directors unanimously voted in Autumn Stoner, J.M. Maly, Inc., to fill the vacant director position created by the resignation of Mark Johnson, previously with Briggs Equipment. Autumn will serve the rest of the term which ends on Jun. 30 and will be on the annual officer and … READ MORE

OSHA POSTPONES NATIONAL FALL PREVENTION STAND-DOWN

On Mar. 27, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the 7th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, originally scheduled for May 4-8, 2020, is being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will be rescheduled this summer.

How to Ensure You Are Receiving Emails from ASA National Headquarters

ASA National regularly sends the nationwide membership important emails that are meant to benefit the entire organization. Especially during these times of global pandemic, it is important that all members have the most up-to-date information about the latest recommendations and news. We would like to recommend that ASA Members take certain steps in order to … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: ANDREWS MYERS, P.C.

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

PPE DONATION DRIVE FOR HOUSTON MEDICAL COMMUNITY

ASA-HC is proud to partner with Harris County Medical Society (HCMS), and other Houston area construction association in a PPE donation drive for our local medical community. Physicians in Harris County need your assistance. Harris County Medical Society, the professional association for physicians practicing in the greater Houston area, is soliciting donations for personal protective … READ MORE

Baker Concrete Construction Recognized as C3 Craft Training Champion

Baker Concrete recently achieved the Construction Career Collaborative (C3) Craft Training Champion Level. “We are proud to announce that we achieved the highest level of participation awarded by Construction Career Collaborative, or C3,” the company said in its March 10 announcement. “They are a coalition committed to craft training in Houston. We support craft and … READ MORE