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WINNERS AND PICTURES FROM THE 2017 ASA-HC ANNUAL FALL FISHING TOURNAMENT

ASA-HC held its annual fall fishing tournament on Friday, Sept. 29. 34 teams competed in the tournament. The weigh-in and awards lunch was held at Topwater Grill in San Leon. Winners: 1st Place Overall – Holes Incorporated 2nd Place Overall – Griesenbeck Architectural Products 3rd Place Overall – Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing 1st Place Women … READ MORE

TWO TEXAS HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES TO SPEAK AT OCTOBER GENERAL LUNCH MEETING

Join ASA-HC for its general lunch meeting on Thursday, Oct. 19, to hear Texas House Representatives Carol Alvarado and Sarah Davis discuss what happened during the 2017 legislative session. Alan Burrows from the Texas Construction Association will round out the three-person panel. Find out what effect new Texas laws will have on you and your … READ MORE

ASA-HC Congratulates Our CTS Members Who Recently Reached Gold and Silver Levels

At ASA-HC’s September 21 General Lunch Meeting, 17 companies were recognized for achieving 2017-2018 Commitment to Safety (CTS) Gold or Silver levels. The CTS program was developed to recognize companies that implement effective construction safety and health programs, and provide effective safety and health training for management, supervisors and employees. The program consists of three … READ MORE

ASA-HC’S TEXAS A&M STUDENT CHAPTER KICKS OFF FALL SEMESTER

On Thursday, Sept. 28, the ASA-HC A&M Student Chapter met for the first meeting of the 2017 fall semester. The meeting included a welcome from student chapter Vice President, Andrew Lichtenauer and information about an upcoming MEMCO-sponsored jobsite walk the chapter will be doing in College Station. ASA-HC Executive Director Brianna Wright also welcomed the … READ MORE

UPCOMING EVENTS

Schmooze & Mingle with Brookstone L.P. Oct. 4 Event Details “Hiring Employees: What the Fair Labor Standards Act Requires” Oct. 5 – S.A.C.K. Lunch Event Details 2017 Texas Legislative Session Recap Oct. 19 – General Lunch Meeting Event Details Contract Language Seminar Oct. 26 Event Details

TAP INTO ASA: BOWEN, MICLETTE & BRITT

For over 30 years, Bowen, Miclette & Britt has brought its customers a commitment to excellence, innovation and service in the complex world of insurance and risk management. As one of the largest independent insurance agencies in the country, BMB’s client base has gravitated over the years towards several industry niches, specifically Construction, Energy, Marine … READ MORE

ASA-HC RECOGNIZES SAFETY PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

At ASA-HC’s Sept. general lunch meeting, Safety committee member Roman Lozano, Milestone Metals, Inc., was named 2017 Safety Professional of the Year. Roman was recognized for his actions and dedication which have had a profound and positive impact on safety at his company, for ASA-Houston chapter and its members, and in the construction industry. His … READ MORE

ASA and Others File ‘Friends of the Court’ Brief in Texas Wrap-Up Insurance Case

Insureds Must Be Able to Depend on Workers’ Comp Policies and Texas Laws to Protect Them Against Risks, ASA and Others in Construction Industry Argue Workers’ compensation insurance has long played an important role for the construction industry in managing the many risks that are inherent in the construction process, and insureds should be able … READ MORE

OSHA ANNOUNCES POLICY FOR ENFORCING SILICA RULE BEGINNING ON SEPT. 23

On Wednesday Sept. 20, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced that from Sept. 23 through Oct. 22, it will help employers who are trying to comply with its rule on respirable crystalline silica, which requires construction employers to limit worker exposure to silica and to take other steps to protect workers. During that 30-day … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: ANDREWS MYERS, P.C.

Proud to call Houston home for more than 20 years, Andrews Myers is a law firm renowned for our proactive and practical approach to business and celebrated for our extensive history in construction law. We operate in a number of industry sectors and legal disciplines, and as our clients have grown so has the breadth … READ MORE