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ASA Adds “The Redneck Comedy Bus Tour” During SUBExcel 2019

ASA has added a special fund-raising event during SUBExcel 2019 benefiting the ASA Subcontractors Legal Defense Fund. The SLDF supports ASA’s critical legal activities in precedent-setting cases to protect the interests of all subcontractors. ASA taps the SLDF to fund “friend-of-the-court” briefs in appellate-level cases that could have a significant impact on subcontractor rights. “The … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: COULTER, P.C.

“Texas Super Lawyer”, “Best Lawyers in America” since 2006; Board-Certified, Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1991; Top (“AV”) rating by peers in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. Keith Coulter has represented construction companies since 1985.  Having over 30 jury verdicts, he handles trials, arbitrations, contracts, claims, lien and bond collections, insurance coverage, … READ MORE

SHE BUILDS IT EVENT WITH JANE HENRY & SEEHERWORK

Calling all women who work for ASA-HC member companies! Join the She Builds It Women’s Peer Group on Tuesday, Mar. 19 to hear the story of Jane Henry, founder of SeeHerWork, a Houston-based company that designs, manufactures, and sells work-wear, safety equipment, and other job-specific products to keep women in civil, commercial and industrial careers … READ MORE

OSHA 300A MUST BE POSTED BEGINNING FEB. 1

Employers are reminded of their obligation to post a copy of OSHA’s Form 300A, which summarizes job-related injuries and illnesses logged during 2018. Each year, from Feb. 1 to April 30, the summary must be displayed in a common area where notices to employees are usually posted. Businesses with 10 or fewer employees and those … READ MORE

ASSOCIATE MEMBER PEER GROUP COFFEE/BREAKFAST – JAN. 29

To foster relationships between the associate (non-subcontractor) members of ASA-Houston Chapter, the Associate Member Peer Group has scheduled a coffee/breakfast networking event. Grab a cup of coffee or a quick breakfast and meet your peers! There is no registration fee (coffee and breakfast is not included) however, registration for this event is required. This event … READ MORE

WALK ON THE CAPITOL (AUSTIN) JAN. 29 & 30

In conjunction with the Texas Construction Association (TCA), ASA-Houston Chapter will join specialty trade contractors from around Texas to Walk on the Capitol in Austin. The two-day event will include educational sessions, a reception with legislators and visits to the Capitol offices of Texas legislators. There’s still time to register! Event Details    

ASA Adds Tax Workshop at SUBExcel 2019

ASA has added Paul Morrow, a tax advisory manager at Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP, Memphis, Tenn., as an education workshop presenter at SUBExcel 2019. SUBExcel 2019, themed “Technology—for Millennials to Dinosaurs,” will take place March 6-9, 2019, at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. Register online, make your hotel reservations, explore the program, and … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: TRADE MANAGEMENT

“At Trade Management, we empower our clients by giving them the ability to pay only for productive labor, ensuring maximized profitability for their business. By constructing a solid, seasonal workforce, we reduce unprofitable man hours and hiring expenses, and assist in accumulating higher profits for our clients. As the skilled trades division of the Peoplelink … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: TOOL & FASTENER SUPPLY

TFS has been a big part of the construction industry for many years and the reason they have weathered difficult times is because of their commitment to selling quality products @ a reasonable price and treating all customer with a sense of fairness and friendship. The reason we purchase from TFS is because of Ernie…………..he … READ MORE

ASA Launches New, More User-Friendly National Web Site

On Jan. 8, ASA launched its new, simplified, and more user-friendly Web site, www.asaonline.com, a day earlier than expected! We hope you will find the new site much easier to navigate and access all the information and resources you need. You may need to clear your Web browser history and cache. Getting Around Clicking on … READ MORE