Dear ASA Members, August always feels like a time of transition. While in many ways we are still in the thick of summer, kids are headed back to school and those earliest leaves have started to touch the ground. Times of transition are always an opportunity to look forward, and I am glad that we…
Join us on Friday, October 2, 2020 for this year’s Fall Golf Tournament at the beautiful Raven Golf Club. Registration begins at 6:30 AM with a shotgun start at 7:30 AM. Lunch will be provided and there will be contest holes and awards. Register on or before Friday, September 4, 2020 for early bird pricing.…
Good Afternoon, I hope you are having a great week, and we have news that will make it even better! Here at ASA, we try to find times to celebrate our members who go above and beyond not only for ASA but in business as well. It is our honor to announce that Rita Lawrence…
I’m happy to end the week by delivering positive news. The recently proposed Prevailing Wage ordinance was dealt a major setback at the City Council meeting on July 1st. Defeated by a one-vote margin, it may return depending on the results of the upcoming elections in November. But for now we have forestalled the attempts…
Hello, As I mentioned last Friday, thanks in part to your outreach to Phoenix City Council members, the misguided Prevailing Wage ordinance currently under consideration was dealt a brief setback. However, proponents are not giving up on doing whatever it takes to advance the policy as quickly as possible. It is already back on the…
ASA Members and Allies, The American Subcontractors Association of Arizona (ASA-AZ) was recently alerted that a prevailing wage ordinance will be going before the Phoenix City Council on Tuesday, June 23rd. The ASA strongly opposes the proposed ordinance. The language of the ordinance is overly broad and would impose wage requirements from the 1931 Davis-Bacon act on all…
June is National Safety Month. OSHA has six Falls in Construction Prevention Videos. Each video covers a worksite incident based on true stories that resulted in worker injury or death and corrective actions for preventing these types of incidents. Most of the videos are two to four minutes long, presented in clear, easily accessible vocabulary,…
Our chapter ran an early renewal promotion this year for current members and every member firm that paid their 2020-2021 dues in full by June 1st is being entered into a drawing for $1,000. That drawing will be held live at the Farewell Mixer with Carol Floco on Thursday, June 18th from 4:30 to…
In honor of all the men and women who served our country, the American Subcontractors Association of Arizona will be closed on Monday, May 25.
Mother’s are like glue. Even when you can’t see them, they’re still holding the family together. ~ Susan Gale. This year, celebrate mom by joining the American Subcontractors Association of Arizona in her honor. Now, through the end of May, you can receive 14 months of membership for the price of 12 months with a…
As we all endeavor to adapt to the “new normal” pressed upon us by the Coronavirus, virtual meetings have become essential to new operational protocols to maintain business productivity and engagement with employees and clients. Virtual meeting etiquette is very different compared to in-person meeting etiquette, so we wanted to share a few simple virtual…
Calling all Trade Contractors, Material Suppliers, and Professional Service Providers to the industry! Everybody knows that all the best specialty trade contractors are members of the American Subcontractors Association of Arizona, Inc. Not only are we the ONLY organization in Arizona catering exclusively to the needs and issues of subcontractors, we are also the largest…
DOL Posting Required Today Regarding The Families First Coronavirus Response Act By Julie Pace, Dave Selden, & Heidi Nunn-Gilman The Department of Labor issued the Families First Coronavirus Act poster this morning. All covered employers must post this notice today in a conspicuous place along with its other employment law posters. If you do electronic…
Congratulations Carol on receiving ASA’s Outstanding Service Award at SUBExcel in Las Vegas. Pictured with Carol, from left to right, are ASA’s current and past presidents Jeff Banker, Scott Petre, Mike Brewer, and Brian Cooper.
What do Flappers, Prohibition, the Jazz Age, Lindberg’s Solo Transatlantic Flight, Scott Fitzgerald and Wonder Bread all have in common? The Roaring 20s! ASA of Arizona is celebrating the new decade of the 2020s and the Association’s 35th Anniversary with a Roaring 20s Gala. Please join us on Friday, May 8, at The Clayton House…
Last year, Arizona’s construction industry worked hand in hand with Senate President Karen Fann to pass SB 1271. This landmark legislation established proportional liability in residential construction projects, and brought an end to the inherently unfair risk-shifting practices that Arizona contractors have struggled with for decades. SB 1271 also ensures that homeowners with…
We Love Our Sponsors! Thank you to our members and sponsors for your continued support of ASA of Arizona. Happy Valentine’s Day!
LEGAL ALERT: USCIS Issues New Form I-9 By: Julie A. Pace David A. Selden Heidi Nunn-Gilman On January 31, 2020, USCIS issued a new version of the Form I-9. All employers must use the new Form I-9 by April 30, 2020. The newest version of the Form I-9 is dated 10/21/2019 in…
Holiday Office Hours The ASA of Arizona office will be closed December 23 through December 27 with limited business hours on December 30 and December 31. The office will also be closed on January 1. We will resume regular business hours on Thursday, January 2, 2020. 2019 Year End Recap 2019 was an amazing year…
This invitation and message is being shared with you at the request of our GC partner Joel Canchola with GCON. ASA Friends, I would like to introduce you to Arizona Service Project, a nonprofit organization working to eradicate substandard housing within the Avondale School District. We take families with…
‘Tis the season to rock your ugly sweaters at the ASA Annual Holiday Celebration on Tuesday, December 10, from 4:30 to 7:00 PM at Aunt Chilada’s Squaw Peak. Make Santa’s “Nice List” by sponsoring this event! We’re still looking for Four Santa’s Helpers and several more Tiny Reindeer. You can sponsor this event online…
On behalf of ASA of Arizona President Mike Brewer and the Arizonans for Fair Contracting Steering Committee, we invite you to join them and attend a fundraising reception in honor of Senate President Karen Fann and Speaker of the House Rusty Bowers next Wednesday, November 20th, from 4:30-6:30 PM at the Phoenix Country Club. As…
Break out your ugly sweaters or holiday jammies and register today for ASA’s Annual Holiday Celebration on Tuesday, December 10, from 4:30 to 7:00 PM at Aunt Chilada’s Squaw Peak. 7330 N. Dreamy Draw Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85020. Advance registration is required. Get on Santa’s “Good List” by supporting our toy drive for the Daisy…
Construction Liability Apportionment Study Committee (CLASC) The Background of the CLASC Arizona contractors have been working with Arizona State Senate President Karen Fann to put an end to overreaching indemnity clauses that hold contractors responsible for the negligence of others. In the 2018 legislative session, Senator Fann successfully passed legislation that formed the Construction Liability…
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Ghostly Greetings, We hope you are having a fang-tastic week so far. This is a ghoulish reminder that we will be hosting a bootiful Halloween mixer, ASA style on Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Bluewater Grill located at 1720 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016. You know you don’t…
Practice random acts of kindness. Pay it forward. Give back. It’s all about making the world a better place. Helping a needy individual, family, or organization with a hand up is often life-changing and makes a positive difference in the community. ASA applauds our members who are unsung heroes embracing the spirit of community through…