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:

It’s Now Illegal to Text While Driving in Texas

On September 1, 2017, a new law went into effect banning the use of a portable wireless communication device for electronic messaging while driving in Texas. What exactly is “electronic messaging?” The signed bill defines it as “data that is read from or entered into a wireless communication device for the purpose of communicating with … READ MORE

WORKER SAFETY ON THE JOBSITE: WHO’S RESPONSIBLE?

The Sept. 21 general lunch meeting panel discussion will center around who is responsible for the safety of workers on a job site when it comes to subcontractors and leased employee’s. Included will be who provides PPE, who does the risk assessment, who does the training, who reports the hours/incidents and who is overall legally … READ MORE

HARVEY RECOVERY BEGINS

As the greater Houston area moves into recovery mode from Harvey, ASA members are getting back to work to help rebuild the city. If your office is up and running, please check in with ASA-HC so we know the status of our members. If there is anything the chapter can assist your company with, please … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: CHART WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Chart Wealth Management works with contractors and other family-held businesses in the areas of succession, retirement, estate, and executive compensation planning.  We focus on buy-sell agreements, 401k and other retirement plans, and overall financial planning for the owners and executives.  

Harvey Impact

As we enter day three of Harvey, the impact of the storm on the greater Houston area is still unfolding. The ASA-HC office is up and running, and available to be a resource if needed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to facilitate communication between ASA-HC members with help you … READ MORE

28 TEAMS HAVE SIGNED UP FOR THE FALL FISHING TOURNAMENT – HAVE YOU?

Join ASA-HC on Friday, Sept. 29 for its annual Fall Fishing tournament held in the Galveston Bay Complex. 28 teams have already entered the tournament – have you? Don’t miss your chance to “Reel It In.” Get your team registered today! Adams Insurance Service, Inc. Astro Fence Company (Burns) Astro Fence Company (Kramer) Baker Concrete … READ MORE

Learn How to Excel at Having Difficult Conversations in Sept. 26 ASA Webinar

Your ability to engage in difficult conversations with customers, potential clients, project partners, employees, direct reports, and bosses has a massive impact on your career, business, and life success. As a construction subcontractor, specialty trade contractor or supplier, you face a series of difficult conversations, on a weekly, if not daily, basis. In the Sept. … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: TRADE MANAGEMENT

At Trade Management, we empower our clients by giving them the ability to pay only for productive labor, ensuring maximized profitability for their business. By constructing a solid, seasonal workforce, we reduce unprofitable man hours and hiring expenses, and assist in accumulating higher profits for our clients. As the skilled trades division of the Peoplelink … READ MORE