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Applications are now being accepted for many of the awards offered by ASA. The ASA Certificate of Excellence in Ethics recognizes subcontractors for their commitment to ASA values, such quality construction and a safe and healthy work environment. Each applicant is required to respond to questions concerning the firm’s corporate ethics policies and procedures, its … READ MORE
On Thursday, September 26, 2019, members of the American Subcontractors Association’s (ASA) Board of Directors, including the Executive Committee, walked the halls of Congress to meet with key congressional staff to promote the association’s legislative priorities in the 116th Congress. Our members also had the opportunity to meet with Rep. Veasey (D-TX), a prime sponsor … READ MORE
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
Join ASA-HC on Thursday Oct. 17 for a lunch meeting regarding how safety incidents are, and should be, handled. Panelists will discuss their role in each of three safety scenarios (first aide, recordable, fatality) and then will discuss best practices to help avoid those scenarios on a jobsite. Panelists: Alex Benzor, General Superintendent, Chamberlin Roofing … READ MORE
ASA-HC’s annual fishing tournament was held this past Friday, Oct. 4. 34 teams competed in the tournament where more than $15,000 in cash and prizes was given away. First Place Overall: Big City Access (Barbara Roberts’ All-Women team) Boat Captain:David Salinas Second Place Overall:Crady Jewett McCulley & Houren, LLP (Danny Long’s team) Boat Captain: Mark … READ MORE
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In its first ranking of this kind, “Construction Executive” magazine has named LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors to its list of Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms. Hundreds of accounting firms nationwide completed the survey to be considered for the list. Rankings were decided from a complex algorithm which considered the following: Revenues from construction practice, … READ MORE
Robert H. Lightfoot Sr. was born on April 3, 1931, in Houston, to Catherine and Thomas E. Lightfoot Sr. He passed away August 26 in Houston. He was a graduate of New Mexico Military Institute, where he was on the rifle team, and graduated from the University of Houston, which he attended on a scholastic … READ MORE
During severe weather, you are responsible for securing your jobsites for the protection of your employees, the public and property — as well as for yourself. Materials such as plywood, loose debris and scraps of two-by-fours become missiles capable of impaling buildings, brick walls and anything in their way. Construction debris can cause severe damage … READ MORE
ASA-HC’s annual fishing tournament will take place this week. This Wednesday is the Captain’s Party. All teams must have at least one representative at the Captain’s Party. Guides will be chosen, the Calcutta will take place and rules for the tournament will be discussed. Dinner and drinks will be served. The tournament will take place … READ MORE
