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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

ASA-HC BLOCK-WALK THIS SATURDAY!

Join ASA-HC this Saturday, Oct. 13 for a Block-Walk supporting Senator Joan Huffman. 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 9 a.m. – noon. For more details, contact the ASA-HC office.

Foundation of ASA Updates Lien & Bond Claims in the 50 States for 2019

Construction subcontractors and suppliers rely on mechanic’s lien and payment bonds to assure their payment. To help you learn your lien and bond rights in the states in which your company does business, the Foundation of ASA has updated its Lien & Bond Claims in the 50 States, a digital manual which outlines the lien … READ MORE

SHE BUILDS IT ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY GATHERING

ASA-HC’s She Builds It Women’s Peer Group will host a holiday gathering on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Kirby Ice House. Unlike the events throughout the rest of the year, this She Builds It event is open to all women who work for, or own, a company that is a part of the construction industry. Holiday … READ MORE

BLDG PEER GROUP SETS NOV. 1 AS NEXT NETWORKING EVENT

Join Building Leaders Development Group (BLDG) at Kirby Ice House on Thursday, Nov. 1. The purpose of BLDG Peer Group is to connect individuals under the age of 35 who are employed in the construction industry (GCs, subcontractors, architects, and those who provide a product or service to construction companies). BLDG is for you if … READ MORE