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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

TAP INTO ASA: SAFETY BY DESIGN, INC.

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

Early Bird Pricing for SUBExcel 2020 Ends February 3rd!

Register by February 3rd for SUBExcel and save $100!  Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to network with fellow industry leaders, learn from top-notch speakers, and grow your company as it heads into the new decade.  Attending SUBExcel is the best thing you can do to prepare your company for the future! Click here … 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

2020 D.C. Legislative Fly-In

Mark Your Calendar for June 9-10, 2020 Are you an ASA member interested in walking the halls of Capitol Hill to advocate for public policy that strengthens the rights and interests of subcontractors in the construction industry? ASA is holding its Annual Legislative Fly-In on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC to allow members to engage … READ MORE