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Are any of these issues of interest to you? Securing reserved funds and retainage. Requiring the disclosure of documents incorporated by reference into your contract. Addressing unfair contract clauses such as force work and cross-default. Mandating bonds on private projects on publicly-owned lands. Prohibiting local employment ordinances such as mandatory paid time off. If so, … READ MORE
ASA is excited to recognize Houston-area general contractors at our annual Excellence in Construction Awards celebration on January 27, 2023. ASA-HC members will have selected the 2022 winners through our extensive nomination and voting processes. CONGRATS TO THE TOP 5 GC COMPANIES/INDIVIDUALS IN EACH CATEGORY: [Top 5 finalists are listed below. Winners in each category … READ MORE
On November 19, 2022, 28 participants from several ASA member companies came together to walk in the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk. At the Heart Walk, we celebrated survivors, learned about how to improve our own heart health, and raised funds that ultimately save lives. And, despite the miserable weather, we had so much fun … READ MORE
Nominations are in for the following categories: Outstanding General Contractor Outstanding Project Manager Outstanding Project Superintendent General Contractor Safety Award Project Over $50M Project $30-50M Project $15-30M Project Under $15M THE TOP 5 GC COMPANIES/INDIVIDUALS IN EACH CATEGORY WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN DECEMBER. ASA Members must submit ballots no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, December 8th. … READ MORE
Thirty-two teams participated in the ASA-HC 2022 Annual Fall Fishing Tournament on October 7th in Galveston, TX. Nearly $13,000 in cash prizes were awarded this year! Visit photo gallery here. Congratulations to all the winners: 1st Place Overall Adams Insurance Team 2 (all-women team!) Stringer: 2 red, 3 trout: 19.14.8 lbs 2nd Place Overall J.M. … READ MORE
ASA Houston is excited to partner with the Construction Industry Education Foundation (CIEF) on the 2022 Houston Trades Day Event – A Day for Construction Career Exploration! Trades Day introduces high school youth to industry career opportunities in construction, design, sub-contracting, heavy equipment, engineering, and other skilled trades. Date: November 3, 2022 Location: Humble Civic … READ MORE
Since 2011, the construction industry has supported the Houston USVETS program. Your support has allowed the organization to provide housing and resources for local veterans. Guitars N’ Cars is the longest running and most successful fundraiser for Houston USVETS. With the help of construction industry volunteers, the organization was able to build a commercial kitchen … READ MORE
ASA Member, Building Specialties, Inc., has been approved by Center Point Energy in Houston, TX to insulate the attics and walls of low-income homeowners and home occupants and senior citizens at ZERO cost to the homeowner/occupant to help them reduce their energy bills. Briefly, the way the program works is the applicant completes a form … READ MORE
ASA is proud to add more “must have” resources members need to protect themselves against the challenges of escalating pricing, while continuing to lead the way as your industry voice and advocate! 1. Price Escalation and Expanded Force Majeure Contract Language Lee Brumitt, of Dysart Taylor Cotter McMonigle & Brumitt, PC, produced and supplied a … READ MORE
Join the Building Leaders Development Group (BLDG) for a bit of mixing and mingling on July 7th. This peer group is for construction industry professionals aged 35 and under. All attendees will be entered into a drawing for upcoming Astros game tickets! (Must be present to win.) Learn more.
