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Surety bonds are required on practically all public and on some private projects. The terms of bonds vary dramatically. ASA’s white paper Mastering Negotiations on Surety Bond Requirements provides ASA members with background and negotiating tips whether they’re providing the surety bond or seeking payment protection under the prime contractor’s payment bond. The ASA white … READ MORE
If you haven’t already done so, get signed up for Thursday’s General Lunch meeting “Root Cause of Safety Complacency.” – Event Details Secure your team entry or sponsorship for the Oct. 5 Fishing Tournament. Deadline for team entry is this Friday. Sponsorship deadline is next Wednesday. – Event Details Get signed up for the Wednesday, … READ MORE
The Blue Book Building and Construction Network is the largest and most active network in the commercial construction industry. They bring the industry together to forge connections and build relationships. With over 100 years of service to the industry, they have continued to expand thier product offerings for all project stages- from pre-design through post-construction. Their … READ MORE
In the Dec. 11 ASA webinar, “Improving the Change Order Process,” presenter Ron Churchey, Shapiro & Duncan, will explain how to reduce the number of changes by doing better design and coordination and setting expectations early. Churchey will also discuss how to limit open-ended flow down, how to prepare “approvable” change order proposals, and how … READ MORE
Join ASA-HC on Thursday, Sept. 20 for a panel discussion on the root cause of safety complacency and the awarding of 19 Commitment To Safety (CTS) renewal plaques. Event Details
This Wednesday – Associate Member Peer Group at Kirby Ice House Event Details This Thursday – Building Leaders Development Group at Karbach Brewing Event Details
Brady, Chapman, Holland & Associates, Inc. (BCH) is an independent insurance agency specializing in helping businesses control their Total Cost of Risk (TCOR). Through their proprietary Risk Reduction Approach, BCH collaborates with businesses in identifying risks and offers long-term, strategic solutions. For over 30 years, BCH has been providing risk reduction strategies to the construction … READ MORE
Registration is still open, and sponsorships are available for ASA-HC’s annual fall fishing tournament, Reel It In! on Oct. 5. Whether you’re an avid fisherman with your own boat, or you’ve never held a fishing pole in your hand, we’ve got you covered. In our “Guided” boat category we’ll supply the boat, licensed guide and … READ MORE
Melton & Melton, LLP is a Houston based public accounting firm serving middle-market companies in the construction industry and their owners since 1963. We focus on building lasting personal relationships based on integrity, trust, and respect. These relationships deepen our understanding of our clients’ issues and allow us to provide relevant, proactive advice and services. … READ MORE
Construction subcontractors that purchase and store materials in advance for their portion of a project face a special set of payment concerns. The ASA white paper Mastering Payment for Stored Materials reviews these risks, discusses industry practices, and recommends steps a subcontractor can take to protect itself. For example, if bid documents don’t address payment … READ MORE
