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Registration for SUBExcel Open June 15! ASA is incredibly excited to announce that registration for SUBExcel 2021 will open on June 15th, 2021! SUBExcel 2021, “Onward!”, will take place on March 9-12, 2022 in beautiful Miramar Beach, Florida. This is the perfect opportunity to bring the entire family our for fun on the beach, networking…

Special Thanks to ASA President Brian Cooper As ASA President Brian Cooper enters the final month of his term, ASA would like to give Brian a special shoutout for helping get all of our members through a year like no other. Throughout his 2020-2021 term, the entire landscape changed not just for subcontractors but for…

Program Encourages Young Arizonans to Get Into the Trade Industry   Article from KTAR News   PHOENIX – The trade industry is not what it used to be in Arizona. So much so that it can be seen in the construction industry today with a delay in building new homes here in the Valley. As…

This Week in Congress The Senate voted on a broad bill to boost U.S. competition with China and secure technology supply chains, and considered more of President Biden’s nominees.   On Wednesday, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee considered its surface transportation reauthorization bill, a bipartisan measure to support $304 billion for highway, road and…

Memorial Day Deals For ASA Members from Lenovo Celebrate with big savings from Lenovo! Your favorite technologies are back with savings up to 63% off now through June 6, 2021. Reward yourself with 2x rewards with MyLenovo Reward! Sign up is easy and free! Get access to sales, first dibs on new products and cash back for…

ASA Supports Sen. Ernst’s Amendment to the Senate Transportation Reauthorization Bill Unfortunately, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW)’s surface transportation reauthorization bill did not include S. 638, the Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers Act, which ASA supports.  However, ASA and the Surety & Fidelity Association of America convinced Sen. Ernst (R-IA)…

ASA’s AGC Podcast on Legislative and Regulatory Procurement Issues On Thursday, May 20, 2021, ASA’s Government Relations Director, Mike Oscar, interviewed Jordan Howard, Director of Federal & Heavy Construction Division at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).  The podcast highlighted the collaborative working relationship AGC and ASA enjoy on a host of legislative and…

OSHA’s FAQ’s Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Adverse Reactions In response to the Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC)’s letter and discussions with OSHA staff, the agency has re-evaluated the FAQ on recording adverse reactions related to COVID-19 vaccinations and please see below: Are adverse reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine recordable on the OSHA recordkeeping log? DOL and…

America’s Job Creators for a Strong Recovery A coalition of 28 industry groups called “America’s Job Creators for a Strong Recovery” was unveiled on Tuesday that argues raising taxes on corporations and other businesses will hamper the U.S. economy. “The record tax hikes that Democrats are seeking to ram through could not come at a…

President Biden’s FY22 Budget On Friday, May 28, 2021, President Biden released his first full budget request and because of the budget submission delay, the House appropriators plan markups in June and July to make up for lost time and complete floor action prior to the August recess.  The President’s FY22 discretionary spending request would…