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ASSOCIATE MEMBER PEER GROUP – AUG. 3

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

ASA/FASA Subcontractor Resources 2017-18 Education Catalog

ASA and the Foundation of ASA are providing construction subcontractors with the latest strategies and ideas to manage their businesses with videos-on-demand, webinars, and other resources on such topics as technology, retainage, mechanic’s liens, negotiation strategies, and human resources. The 2017-18 edition of the ASA/FASA Construction Subcontractor’s Education Catalog showcases the newest education programs (live … READ MORE

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 … READ MORE

GET ALL THAT YOU CAN FROM YOUR ASA MEMBERSHIP

EMPLOYEES – PARTICIPATE When you are a part of an organization, it provides you with the opportunity to grow professionally, enhance your network, take charge of your career and broaden your knowledge. Take advantage of all that ASA offers you by participating on a committee or a Peer Group; attending a lunch meeting or networking … READ MORE

COMMITMENT TO SAFETY (CTS) RENEWAL/APPLICATION TIME

ASA-Houston Chapter’s Commitment to Safety (CTS) program was developed to increase the number of specialty contractors who implement effective construction safety and health programs, and provide effective safety and health training for management, supervisors and employees. The program consists of three levels — Member, Silver and Gold. Renewals for current CTS holders are due by … READ MORE

OSHA DELAYS COMPLIANCE DATE FOR ELECTRONIC REPORTING

On June 28, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed to delay the electronic reporting date of the rule titled Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses, from July 1 to Dec. 1, 2017. The original rule, published on May 12, 2016, requires many employers, including most construction employers, to complete an OSHA Form 300A … READ MORE

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

FASA Video-on-Demand Examines ‘Prompt Payment and How/When to Suspend Work’

In the video-on-demand, “Prompt Payment and How/When to Suspend Work,” presenter Jason Ebe, Esq., Snell & Wilmer, LLP, Phoenix, Ariz., discusses best practices for ensuring prompt payment of invoices and shares tips for how to mitigate your own damages by suspending work without breaching your subcontract and getting yourself fired, replaced and sued. Play this … READ MORE