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TAP INTO ASA: BOWEN MICLETTE & BRITT

For over 30 years, Bowen, Miclette & Britt has brought its customers a commitment to excellence, innovation and service in the complex world of insurance and risk management. As one of the largest independent insurance agencies in the country, BMB’s client base has gravitated over the years towards several industry niches, specifically Construction, Energy, Marine … READ MORE

2018 EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION (EIC) NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN

On January 25, 2019 Houston area general contractors and architects/engineers will be recognized at ASA-HC’s 22nd annual Excellence in Construction awards event. Winners will be selected by the members of ASA-Houston Chapter through nomination and voting. Nominations are due Nov. 2. There is no limit to the number of nomination forms each member of ASA-HC … READ MORE

SHE BUILDS IT GOLF SHIRTS AVAILABLE

ASA-HC is offering golf shirts with the She Builds It logo embroidered on the front left-side. The shirts will come in black (men’s and women’s cut) and fuchsia (women’s cut only). The price will be $25-$30 each depending on the number of shirts in the total order. If you would like to order a shirt, … READ MORE

Online registration is now open for SUBExcel, March 6-9, 2019, in Nashville!

Join ASA members from around the country in Nashville this spring for SUBExcel 2019 — the annual national convention of ASA. There are many perks of attending SUBExcel: Get proven business tips from acclaimed speakers that will transform your company and your bottom line to succeed in today’s construction markets. Learn about the latest productivity-enhancing … READ MORE

Free Nov. 13 ASA Webinar Examines Ways to Improve Communications Between GCs and Subs

In the Nov. 13 ASA webinar, “The Soft Side of Scheduling: Improving Communications Between GCs and Subcontractors,” presenter Steve Groth, vice president, director of operations, Chiaramonte Construction, Washington, D.C., will examine ways to improve project management communication between GCs and subcontractors specifically as it relates to the project schedule from development to finalization and use … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: ANDREWS MYERS, P.C.

Proud to call Houston home for more than 20 years, Andrews Myers is a law firm renowned for our proactive and practical approach to business and celebrated for our extensive history in construction law. We operate in a number of industry sectors and legal disciplines, and as our clients have grown so has the breadth … READ MORE

BLOCK-WALK FOR SARAH DAVIS THIS SATURDAY!

Join ASA-HC this Saturday, Oct. 20 for a Block-Walk supporting Representative Sarah Davis. If you’ve never done a Block-Walk before, it’s an easy and fun way to support a construction/ASA-HC friendly candidate. The Block-Walk event will take place from approximately 10 a.m. – noon. For more details, contact the ASA-HC office.

General Lunch Meeting This Thursday

Things That May Impact Your Business and the Construction Industry Join us this Thursday for updates/information on three areas that have potential to impact your business. Each topic will be hit on briefly and will be followed by a question and answer period. Don’t be fooled! You may not think these topics are important, but … READ MORE

DOL EMPHASIS PROGRAM ON TRENCHING AND EXCAVATION SAFETY BEGAN OCT. 1

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated the National Emphasis Program (NEP) on preventing trenching and excavation collapses in response to a recent spike in trenching fatalities. Read Full Press Release

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