News & Blog

Stay up-to-date on the latest construction news and ASA-HC happenings. Useful information and tools are available to our members whenever they need it. To stay informed, click the links below:

TAP INTO ASA: FLEET IQ

Fleet IQ is a Houston based organization formed in 2010. Owners & Management teams of service-based organizations need resources to help them manage their fleet of vehicles. However, tracking the vehicles is just one part of the equation. Often times they are unaware of the risks their fleet poses in the field. Fleet IQ has … READ MORE

ARE YOU PREPARED? SAFETY DAY AND STAND-DOWN WEEK

Houston Fall Prevention Safety Day: Apr. 4 To support OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls in construction, ASA-Houston Chapter and four other organizations have aligned to offer the Houston area construction industry a FREE afternoon of presentations and demonstrations to assist in preventing falls. This complimentary event is perfect for owners, managers, general contractors, … READ MORE

SUBEXCEL 2019 ANNOUNCED – COME TO NASHVILLE!

Mark your calendar for the premier education and networking event for construction subcontractors and suppliers – SUBExcel 2019. The event will take place Mar. 6-9, 2019 in Nashville, TN. Details will be announced in the coming months.

ASA Introduces Statutory Bond Checklist for Subcontractor Advocates

On virtually all public construction in the United States, the principal form of payment protection for those supplying labor and materials arises under the public work bonds statutes, commonly known as “Little Miller Acts.” The common description belies the fact that there may be significant differences among the bonding statutes in the different states. (See … READ MORE

SCHMOOZE & MINGLE WITH VAUGHN CONSTRUCTION

Join ASA-Houston Chapter for a Schmooze & Mingle event with Vaughn Construction on Wednesday, Apr. 4. This is a great opportunity to be introduced and visit with 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. Appetizers will … READ MORE

SPRING GOLF TOURNAMENT IS THREE WEEKS AWAY!

Registration is open, and sponsorships are still available for the Friday, Apr. 13 spring golf tournament. This year’s tournament will be held at Cypresswood Golf Club Tradition Course in Spring and will start with registration and contests at 7:30 a.m. followed by a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. Event Details

TAP INTO ASA: SAFETY BY DESIGN

Safety by Design, Inc. is a full-service safety consulting firm specializing in commercial construction.    Owner, Lee Hart, a 17-year veteran of the safety industry and adjunct professor at the University of Houston, heads a workforce that is knowledgeable and well respected. Services offered include but are not limited to: full-time safety coordinators, training and education; … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: SKILLFORCE

Skillforce was created as a direct response to the construction industry´s challenges with hiring flexible, reliable skilled labor. We provide services to contractors that seek to utilize skilled labor where and when they need it, for as long as they need it. Established in 2003, Skillforce become the labor contractor of choice for many. Skillforce … READ MORE