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2018 EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION (EIC) NOMINEE BALLOT AVAILABLE

The 2018 Excellence In Construction (EIC) nominee ballot has been published and voting will be open to members until Wednesday, Nov. 28. After the voting takes place, the Top Five nominees in each of the nine categories will be notified and the winners will be announced at the awards gala on Jan. 25, 2019. Only … READ MORE

SAFETY CONVERSATION VS. SAFETY LECTURE – DEC. 4 & 11

The Foremen Series of programs are designed specifically for skilled labor and non-management employees to attend to aide in their development into managers and leaders. Over the last couple of years there has been a big push to have safety conversations rather than lectures. A conversation is when two people talk WITH one another. A … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: CARR, RIGGS & INGRAM

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

NOW THAT THE ELECTIONS ARE OVER . . .

Get a recap of what happened: who won, who lost and what it means for the 2019 Texas legislative session. ELECTION RESULTS. Take a couple of minutes to write a congratulations letter or email to your new/returning Texas State Representative and Senator. Use the link to find your district, and the Election Results above to … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: J D HERBERGER & ASSOCIATES, PC

J D Herberger & Associates, PC, a proud member of ASA – Houston since 2004, represents contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners in all phases of construction projects.  We have in depth experience with construction contracts, mechanics and materialmen’s liens, surety bonds, construction litigation, and other topics related to the construction industry.  J D Herberger & … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: FROST

The largest Texas-based financial institution that operates only in Texas, Frost has been helping Texans with their financial needs for almost 150 years. With more than 125 locations across Texas, including 29 in the Houston area, Frost provides banking, investments and insurance to individuals and businesses. Over the years, our size, capabilities and technologies have … READ MORE

FOREMEN SERIES: SAFETY CONVERSATION VS. SAFETY LECTURE

The Foremen Series of programs are designed specifically for skilled labor and non-management employees to attend to aide in their development into managers and leaders. Over the last couple of years there has been a big push to have safety conversations rather than lectures. A conversation is when two people talk WITH one another. A … READ MORE

SHE BUILDS IT COLLECTING HOLIDAY GIFT CARDS FOR FAMILIES

At its Dec. 5 Holiday Gathering, the She Builds It Women’s Peer Group will be collecting Target and Walmart gift cards to be distributed to ASA-HC families with kids who are in need of a little help this holiday season. Gift cards will be mailed on Dec. 6 giving plenty of time for the recipients … READ MORE