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BUILDING LEADERS DEVELOPMENT GROUP (BLDG) THIS THURSDAY

Come on out to ASA-HC’s Building Leaders Development Group (BLDG) networking event if you: Are in the construction industry. Are under the age of 35. Would like to share a tasty beverage with your peers. The goal of BLDG is to connect individuals under the age of 35 who are employed in the construction industry. … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: LAPORTE CPAs & BUSINESS ADVISORS

“Doug Hidalgo and LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors have been a valued partner of National Terrazzo Tile and Marble.  For 14 years they have shown the construction industry depth, professionalism, and attention to detail that I need and expect in an accounting firm.”             Victor Longo, President, National Terrazzo Tile and Marble For over 50 … READ MORE

HARD HAT STICKERS FOR OSHA’S NATIONAL SAFETY STAND-DOWN WEEK

In preparation for OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down week May 4-8, 2020, the ASA-HC Safety committee will be ordering hard hat stickers for members who will be participating in a stand-down that week. (The stickers will be the same as attached but with 2020 on them.) Member companies can receive up to 50 stickers for free, … READ MORE

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.  Our clients utilize MEMCO to perform all employee/payroll related duties thus allowing our clients to focus … READ MORE

Technology Focus Areas for Subcontractor Executives in 2020 – Feb. 11 Webinar

Michael Oster, President of Gemba Technologies and former Chief Information Officer of McCarthy, will dive into four areas of technology that subcontractor executives should focus on in 2020. He’ll help you understand your current tech landscape and uncover how any challenges might be impacting your business. Event Details

ACCESSING SAFETY KNOWLEDGE – WHO IS SAFETY DIRECTOR AT YOUR HOUSE?

Safety is something that is talked about a lot on the job, what about at your home? Did you know that more than 18,000 Americans die every year from injuries that take place in the home? According to the National Safety Council statistics, home accidents are the second most common place where fatalities occur.  Read … READ MORE

Driving Standards: Safe Driving and Construction Jobs

How does safe driving relate to construction job safety? This question has taken on a whole new meaning, given that many people must get to their projects from home, often driving long distances during early hours. There are many hazards on the road during this time that directly affect workers’ safety. Alcohol and drugs, fatigue … READ MORE

DOES YOUR COMPANY HAVE AN OFFICE IN AUSTIN?

ASA is exploring putting a chapter in Austin, Texas. Part of the initial research includes finding out how many current ASA members have offices or branches in Austin. If you do, please let us know at asa@asahouston.org