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12th ANNUAL FIESTA ON THE BEACH A SUCCESS!

On Saturday, Aug. 25, ASA-HC held its 12th annual Fiesta on the Beach at AIA’s annual Sandcastle Competition on East Beach in Galveston. The members-only event offers free food and drinks and a cool, shady place to relax during the competition. A HUGE thank you to the committee that puts this event together, the great … READ MORE

September Educational Events

Sept. 11 – Foremen Series: Laser Certification (English) Sept. 18 – Foremen Series: Laser Certification (Spanish) Sept. 20 – General Lunch Meeting: Root Cause of Safety Complacency  

TAP INTO ASA: SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT

Sunstate Equipment provides construction and industrial companies with quality construction rental equipment and tools.  Our reliable service and dedication to our customers continues to help them get their job done efficiently and safely. Renting a full line of quality, well-maintained construction equipment and machinery, from hand tools to heavy equipment, we have successfully competed against the … READ MORE

Gathering Information About Your Prospective Clients

According to ASA’s The Prime Contractor Factor, the primary ingredient in a customer evaluation program is information. Naturally, you will have a clearer idea of the answers to your questions for customers that you have previously worked for, since you have first-hand experience of their business practices. You may even schedule interviews with prospective customers … READ MORE

FOREMEN SERIES: LASER CERTIFICATION

On Sept. 11 (English) and Sept. 18 (Spanish) ASA-HC will offer a one-hour program for laser certification. This course will cover basic concepts, an explanation of the different types of lasers and their hazards, industry safety standards, and hazard control measures to follow when duties require you to operate a laser or to be present … READ MORE

Applications for ASA’s Certificate of Excellence in Ethics Due Dec. 7, 2018

The deadline to submit your application for ASA’s Certificate of Excellence in Ethics is Dec. 7, 2018. The ethics certificate is not an awards competition, but rather a program recognizing subcontractors for their commitment to ASA values like quality construction and a safe and healthy work environment. Details, resources, and the application are located under … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: LAPORTE CPAS & BUSINESS ADVISORS

“Doug Hidalgo and LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors have been a valued partner of National Terrazzo Tile and Marble.  For 14 years they have shown the construction industry depth, professionalism, and attention to detail that I need and expect in an accounting firm.“             Victor Longo, President, National Terrazzo Tile and Marble For over 50 … READ MORE

REEL IT IN! – ANNUAL FALL FISHING TOURNAMENT

Registration is 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 the … READ MORE

UPCOMING PEER GROUP NETWORKING EVENTS

Sept. 12 Associate Member Peer Group Happy Hour Sept. 13 Building Leaders Development Group (BLDG) Networking Event Sept. 27 She Builds It Networking Happy Hour

TAP INTO ASA: MEMCO

MEMCO is a customer-oriented staffing and payroll firm dedicated to providing high quality services to employers. MEMCO’s services range from providing temporary workers to meet specific job needs, to long term employee management strategies such as temp-to-perm and payrolling.  Our clients utilize MEMCO to perform all employee/payroll related duties thus allowing our clients to focus … READ MORE