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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will launch on Aug. 1, 2017, the Injury Tracking Application (ITA). The Web-based form allows employers to electronically submit required injury and illness data from their completed 2016 OSHA Form 300A. The application will be accessible from the ITA webpage. Last month, OSHA published a notice of proposed … READ MORE
WELCOME ASA’S NEWEST HOUSTON MEMBER The Law Office of Carl Thompson, PC
SEARCH FEATURE UPDATED The new website offers the capability to easily search the Member Directory (under the Membership tab) by company name, contact name, or specialty category (drywall, painting, attorney, etc.). The specialty categories are listed in the profile of each member company. Check your company listing to ensure the categories you want to be … READ MORE
“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
ASA’s Negotiating the Payment Clause: A Script is a case study designed to help ASA members improve their ability to negotiate better subcontracts. The script illustrates through everyday language how to negotiate more equitable payment terms. “Subcontractors have little opportunity to observe how a negotiation with a prime contractor might proceed,” said Brian Cubbage, contracts … READ MORE
EVENT REGISTRATION FOR MEMBERS There has been a change on the website regarding receiving the member discount, having the option to be invoiced, or registering for a members-only meeting. To get the member discount: Your contact information must show under your company’s Member Directory listing. If you are not listed, please contact the chapter office. … READ MORE
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
Attack of the Drones! What You Need to Know About Their Use in Construction. Drones have made their way into construction and it looks like they are here to stay. From initial site survey to maintenance after the job is complete, drones are being used during every step of the project. Join ASA-HC for a … READ MORE
ASA called on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to postpone its previously-established enforcement deadline for its employer reporting rule. In a July 12 letter, ASA said the enforcement delay would give employers additional time to comply with the rule, which require many employers, including those in the construction industry, to submit the information on … READ MORE
The Associate Member Peer Group will meet on Thursday, Aug. 3 to further develop and implement ideas on how ASA-HC can assist associate members market the products and services offered to ASA-HC’s membership. Attendance is free and ALL individuals from associate member companies are invited and encouraged to attend! Register Here
