Subcontractor Power Points ASA’s Membership Recruitment Program What are Subcontractor Power Points? The Subcontractor Power Program recognizes ASA members who contribute time and effort to support ASA’s membership recruitment goals. ASA members earn Subcontractor Power Points by taking any of a series of steps to recruit new members. They can then redeem the points for [...]

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American Subcontractors Association, Inc. 1004 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314-3588 • www.asaonline.com • (703) 836-3482 fax NEWS RELEASE FOR RELEASE May 7, 2012 Contact: David Mendes, (703) 684-3450, Ext. 1335, dmendes@asa-hq.com ASA Asks Connecticut Supreme Court to Reject Insurer’s Denial of Coverage for Contractor’s CGL Claim ALEXANDRIA, Va. — On May 2, 2012, the American [...]

ASA and the Foundation of ASA offer subcontractor-tailored events and education nationwide, including: Members-only educational resources ranging from model contract language to risk management and marketing tools. In-person and distance-learning educational events open to members and nonmembers for a fee. A quarterly educational journal and premium podcasts available by subscription. Participants in ASA/FASA events and education can earn Continuing [...]

ASA provides educational events and tools to support ASA chapters. ASA chapter volunteers and chapter staff can earn credit toward ASA certificates recognizing their educational achievement on behalf of their chapters. Visit the ASA Chapter Toolbox.

Members of the American Subcontractors Association, Inc. (ASA) elected Walter Bazan, Jr., president of Bazan Painting Company in St. Louis, as the association’s national president for 2012-13. The announcement was made March 2 at the ASA Business Forum and Convention 2012 in San Antonio, TX. Bazan will take office as ASA’s national president on July [...]

ASA offers national recognition to prime contractors that are committed to superior business practices like prompt payment. ASA’s annual National Construction Best Practices Awards, developed by the Task Force on Ethics in the Construction Industry, recognizes elite prime contractors that uphold best practices and refuse to do business according to the “lowest common denominator.” The [...]

American Subcontractors Association, Inc. 1004 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314-3588 • www.asaonline.com • (703) 836-3482 fax NEWS RELEASE FOR RELEASE April 6, 2012 Contact: David Mendes, (703) 684-3450, Ext. 1335, dmendes@asa-hq.com ASA Supports Simplified Application Process for SBA-Guaranteed Surety Bonds ALEXANDRIA, Va. — On April 5, the American Subcontractors Association submitted written comments to the [...]

Tax Strategies for Subcontractors By:Todd Taggart The uncertain tax climate and the lingering effects of the economic downturn make this tax planning environment one of the most challenging in recent memory. The looming U.S. presidential election, coupled with a dysfunctional Congress, probably means that significant tax reform is out of the question for the remainder [...]