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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

ARE YOU PREPARED? STAND-DOWN WEEK POSTERS AVAILABLE AT THURSDAY’S LUNCH

FREE “We Stand-Down For Safety” posters to use during OSHA’s National Stand-Down week May 7-11, will be available at Thursday’s general lunch meeting. This will be the last general meeting prior to stand-down week so make sure to get your posters! Pictures from last year’s stand-downs. Lunch meeting registration and event details.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Apr. 19 – General Lunch Meeting Cyber Security: What You Need to Know for Your Business and Your Personal Life Event Details Apr. 24 – Houston Fall Prevention Safety Day Event Details Apr. 25  – She Builds It (Women’s Peer Group) Event Details Apr. 26 – Lien & Bond Claim Seminar Event Details May 3 … READ MORE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS SLATE OF CANDIDATES

On Thursday, May 17, ASA-HC will hold its annual meeting and members will vote on the below listed slate of candidates for 2018-20 board terms and 2018-19 officers. Officer Terms for Jul. 1, 2018 – Jun. 30, 2019 President Ron LaRicci, Camarata Masonry Systems, Ltd. Vice President Craig Peterson, Peterson-Beckner Industries, Inc. Secretary/Treasurer Tyler Althouse, … READ MORE

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

ASA Model Documents Can Help Subs Deal with Price Volatility

With the uncertainty of materials prices roiling the construction industry, subcontractors need to take steps to protect their companies. The cost of construction materials already is outpacing inflation, rising 3.8 percent between January 2017 and January 2018. The Trump Administration’s tariffs on steel, aluminum and other construction materials also add to the volatility. Documents included … READ MORE

SHE BUILDS IT – ASA’S NEWEST PEER GROUP

ASA-HC is pleased to announce the first networking event for the new She Builds It – Women’s Peer Group. The purpose of the members-only peer group is to: Be a resource for connecting and mentoring women involved in the construction industry; Build relationships between women involved in the construction industry; Support women involved in the … READ MORE

APRIL LUNCH MEETING DISCOUNT ENDS FRIDAY

Discounted registration will end this Friday for the Thursday, Apr. 19 general lunch meeting “Cyber Security: What You Need to Know for Your Business and Your Personal Life.” Guest speakers Jeff Baker, Chief Information Officer, MAREK, and Bryan Gregory, President, Aldridge, will discuss cyber security threats, affects and prevention. EVENT DETAILS

SCHMOOZE & MINGLE WITH VAUGHN THIS WEDNESDAY

Join ASA-Houston Chapter for a members-only Schmooze & Mingle event with Vaughn Construction this Wednesday, Apr. 4. This is a great opportunity to be introduced and visit with other ASA-HC members and individuals from the event host, Vaughn Construction, in a relaxed atmosphere. There is no registration fee for this event, however, registration is required … READ MORE