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:
J D Herberger & Associates, PC, a proud member of ASA – Houston since 2004, represents contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners in all phases of construction projects. We have in depth experience with construction contracts, mechanics and materialmen’s liens, surety bonds, construction litigation, and other topics related to the construction industry. J D Herberger & … READ MORE
Join BLDG for the spring networking event on Thursday, Mar. 22 at Topgolf in Spring. BLDG connects 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 you: Are in the construction industry; … READ MORE
The March 15 general lunch meeting will feature a panel discussion regarding the ins and outs of accreditation for subcontractors in the C3 (Construction Career Collaborative) program. Early registration ends Friday! Event Details
Registration is open, and sponsorships are available for the Friday, Apr. 13 spring golf tournament. This year’s tournament will be held at Cypresswood Golf Club Tradition Course in Spring. NEW THIS YEAR: Instead of an afternoon tournament, this year’s tournament will start with registration and contests at 7:30 a.m. followed by a 9:00 a.m. shotgun … READ MORE
At least one ASA-HC member has been targeted by a company called Teal Consulting Group. If you receive a solicitation from a company with that name, or any other name, advising you your company has amounts owed to it that are being held by “local governments,” please do not enter into any agreements with the … READ MORE
Pictures from the Friday, Feb. 9 Excellence In Construction (EIC) awards gala have been posted to the website. EIC Pictures
No-Cost Benefit for ASA Members Out-of-state prime contractors commonly require their subcontractors to sign forum-selection clauses, arguing that it’s more convenient and less expensive for them to resolve disputes in a jurisdiction of their choice. For example, a prime contractor headquartered in Idaho may place a forum-selection clause in a contract on a project in … READ MORE
The largest Texas-based financial institution that operates only in Texas, Frost has been helping Texans with their financial needs for almost 150 years. With more than 125 locations across Texas, including 29 in the Houston area, Frost provides banking, investments and insurance to individuals and businesses. Over the years, our size, capabilities and technologies have … READ MORE
Join Dennis Winkler, Winkler Public Relations and Ben Wescott, Andrews Myers this Thursday, Feb. 22 for “Handling a Crisis from the PR Perspective.” In today’s world with social media and our need to share and have information, a small problem can turn into a huge crisis for our business. This program will cover the dos … READ MORE
Observers of the construction industry have seen companies go bankrupt, or go through torturous downsizings, layoffs and disputes, because of slow payment and nonpayment by customers. One cause of such difficulties is the contingent payment clause. In addition to the economic damage pay-if-paid clauses cause, they also raise serious legal and ethical questions in business. … READ MORE
