Heard about HealthLinks?
Health Links™ is a mentoring program of public health professionals that helps workplaces pursue health and safety. Health Links is offering ASAdvantage Members an exclusive discount—you’ll receive a Health Links Plus Plan for the price of a Basic Plan.
$180/year. A 45%-off discount!
Find out how Health Links can help you put your people first, and get certified as a “healthy Work place.”
Watch this video to learn more and find out how the program works. » https://bit.ly/HealthLinksASA
Sand Castle Building Competition for SUBExcel!
Let’s have some fun, play in the sand, and get ready for SUBExcel 2021 with a SAND CASTLE BUILDING COMPETITION! Entries must start with sand, but can be as creative as you like. Get in the picture, post them to social media while tagging ASA National, and make sure to add #SUBExcel2021! The more creative, the better, and feel free to work ASA into your design.
One Grand Prize and one Runner Up will be announced at SUBExcel. All entries are due by Labor Day, 9/7/2020. Get building today!
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FFCRA Applies if School is Physically Closed
This article is from SESCO Management Consultants, a Human Resource company that is one of our stellar ASAdvantage members. To learn more about this and all of our member benefits, click here.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires covered employers – those with less than 500 employees – to provide employees with paid leave if they are unable to work or telework due to a need to care for their child whose school or place of care is closed due to COVID-19 related reasons. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has stated that if a school or place of care has moved fully online – where children are expected to complete assignments at home – then it is indeed considered “closed” for purposes of the FFCRA, and employers are required to provide leave to eligible employees. However,if a school or place of care has given the option to learn in-person and on-site at the school or virtual, the school or place of care will not be considered to be “closed”.
New Addition to the ASA National Board of Directors!
After gaining experience in the construction industry, working for cabinet and millwork companies in the San Antonio area, Kenneth Moore took a leap of faith and opened his own cabinetry company, KCM Cabinets, in 1998. Since then KCM Cabinets has grown to serve Texas and even some surrounding states. His determination, focus, and drive helped his company flourish and become one of the leading cabinetry companies in the San Antonio area.
It’s that same determination, focus & drive that brought him into a leadership position within the San Antonio Chapter of ASA. Kenneth joined the San Antonio Chapter Board in 2014 with a goal to increase communication. Kenneth knew that new energy and open lines of discussion could give the association the breath of fresh air it desperately needed after a period of decline in membership. Rising to Vice President, he then served two consecutive terms as President. As President, Kenneth quickly went to work restructuring the format of the board meetings to encourage seasoned members and experienced former board members to attend board meetings to provide guidance and feedback. This open discussion encouraged the new board members to think outside the box and be creative, but also helped them maintain a clear understanding of the chapter history and legacies they should protect. Through continued efforts to improve communication, the San Antonio Chapter grew to its largest membership total in the chapter’s 35‐year history! Kenneth Moore is a true leader.
Construction Business Survey from Foundation Software
Foundation Software presents their annual Construction Business Survey, which they use every year to produce their Construction Business Report. Each year this report provides insights regarding the current state of the construction industry. To view last year’s results, click here.
Last year, over 400 construction professionals responded to the 10-minute survey to share their unique perspectives. ASA members are invited to take the survey and share what they think on topics ranging from software usage, business processes and expectations for the future. This is a great opportunity to let your voice be heard and see how your company stacks up against the competition.
All participants will receive a free copy of the 2020 Construction Business Report when it’s published this fall. Take the survey!
Apply for ASA Awards Today!
Get recognized at SUBExcel 2021!Each year, ASA gives individuals, companies, and chapters the opportunity to apply for ASA Awards. These prestigious awards are a way to highlight those in the subcontracting community who are shining examples of excellence. Apply today!
ASA is proud to announce a NEW AWARD THIS YEAR, the National Annual Safety Award! This award represents ASA’s commitment to safety and safety education. Being nominated for this award is a significant honor in your community and among your peers. Each chapter can nominate ONE company for the ASA National Safety Award. All nominations will be displayed at ASA’s National SUBExcel Conference where each nominee will receive recognition on a National Level.
Other prestigious awards available are:
- ASA Certificate of Excellence in Ethics
- ASA National Construction Best Practices Awards
- President’s Award
- Subcontractor Federal and State Advocate Awards
- Attorney’s Council Awards
- John H. Hampshire Distinguished Lifetime Service Award
- Timmy L. McLaughlin Exemplary Leadership Award
- ASA Outstanding Service Award
- ASA Chapter and Chapter Leadership Awards
Apply today for ASA Awards, and get the recognition you deserve at SUBExcel 2021!
Study to Measure Profit and Productivity Impact of COVID-19
The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) announced its member foundation and research entity, the New Horizons Foundation, issued a new project study that measures the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on productivity across the sheet metal and HVAC industry.
The study focused on 1) the added time needed for COVID preparation (PPE, cleaning, protocols, etc.), and 2) loss of productivity. Based on information collected from sheet metal, HVAC and mechanical contractors,8.7% of hours available on products are lost due to mitigation requirements.9.2% average productivity impact – time lost in installation labor – and an 8.7% mitigation impact on sheet metal, HVAC and mechanical contractor productivity, resulting in almost 18% productivity impact.Almost 1.5 hours of lost productivity per day, in an employee’s eight-hour shift.The financial impact of these losses can take three to six months to fully play out in a company’s finances.The report also includes a guide to help adapt to the new industry landscape, noting that those companies with pandemic mitigation processes in place saw lower productivity losses.
Executive Summary of the Report
Dodge Momentum Index Moves Higher for the first time in 2020
The Dodge Momentum Index moved 3.4% higher in July to 124.7 (2000=1000) from the revised June reading of 120.5. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. During the month, the commercial component increased 5.3% while the institutional component was unchanged.
