Mary Klett

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  • ASA Contractor Community – September 2025

    ASA Contractor Community – September 20250

    ASA Podcast Spotlight: Subcontractor Shares How Tech Curiosity Transformed AP The American Subcontractors Association is excited to spotlight this episode of The Power of Change podcast, featuring Shawn Robinson, Accounts Payable Manager at ASSA ABLOY. In this episode, Shawn shares how his construction finance team embraced curiosity and change to modernize their accounts payable process.

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  • President’s Letter – September 2025

    President’s Letter – September 20250

    I intentionally held off writing this month’s letter until the Sunday before SubExcel (sorry, Mary!). As I pack for what promises to be an unforgettable and record-setting week for ASA and SubExcel, I can’t help but feel a wave of nostalgia. From Nashville, where Drew took that now-legendary spill on the electric scooter, to Las Vegas, where

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  • Getting the Best Results from AI Bots: Key Settings to Use

    Getting the Best Results from AI Bots: Key Settings to Use0

    By Mary Klett, ASA Communications Team Artificial intelligence bots can draft reports, generate creative ideas, and answer complex questions—but only if they’re guided well. The key lies in setting clear parameters. Here are the most important settings, along with examples to illustrate weak versus strong prompts. 1. Define Clear Objectives Vague: “Summarize this report.” Better:

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  • Navigating Industry Challenges With the Right Business Allies

    Navigating Industry Challenges With the Right Business Allies0

    By Anthony Perera, Exuma Capital Partners Economic shifts have created a perfect storm for specialty contractors. Material costs fluctuate wildly, skilled labor remains scarce, and supply chain disruptions continue to plague project timelines. Recent tariffs on trading partners have become a dominant lever of U.S. economic policy. Canada and Mexico are two major suppliers of

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