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The Law Is Catching Up to Retainage—and Subs Should Take Notice0
- Best Practices, Cash Management, Contracts, FINANCE, Outlook & Trends, Risk Management
- May 5, 2026
By Claire Wilson, Siteline The math has never been pretty. A general contractor negotiates 5% retainage with the owner, then turns around and holds 10% from its subcontractors. You absorb twice the financial burden for the same project risk—at margins that typically run 3 to 10%. For most subcontractors, the retainage being withheld is most
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Always Something Awesome – Metro DC Subby Awards0
- ASA
- May 5, 2026
By Gwyn Donohue, Executive Director, Metro DC Chapter ASA The 62nd Annual Subby Awards Gala was a night to remember. On March 7, nearly 450 construction industry professionals gathered at the Hilton McLean for an elegant, cherry blossom–inspired celebration recognizing 21 outstanding honorees from the subcontractor, general contractor, and service provider sectors. With a record-setting
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President’s Letter – May 20260
- ASA President's Letter
- May 5, 2026
Spring always brings a renewed sense of momentum to our industry, and this year is no exception. Across our chapters and across ASA, we are preparing for an active season of advocacy, education, and connection. First off, I wanted to draw your attention to ASA’s urgent concern regarding the recent modifications to Section 232 tariffs
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Statutory Notice Schemes, Payment Bonds, and Liens0
- Legally Speaking
- May 5, 2026
By J. Brewer Anderson, Cobb Law Group Despite the strong legal protections America has developed for construction contracts since our founding 250 years ago, many contractors still fail to utilize these protections to their full effect. Frequently, their attention can get caught up in the logistics and operational aspects of an upcoming project, resulting in
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