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Conflict Resolution: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas Between General Contractors and Subcontractors0
- Ethics, Legally Speaking
- October 22, 2024
Kate Strauss, Esq. and Trystan Melancon, Esq., Galvanize Law Group Successful construction projects coordinate the needs and responsibilities of multiple stakeholders—Owners, General Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Vendors. Each role is vital, but the relationships and interactions between the General Contractors and Subcontractors play an especially crucial role in a project’s successful completion. Successful navigation of
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John Reynal – Aggie 100 Awardee!0
- Always Something Awesome
- October 21, 2024
Congratulations to John Reynal, Founder and Owner of Encore Mechanical, for Winning an Aggie 100 award! The “Aggie 100” is designed to honor the 100 fastest growing Texas A&M alum-owned or led businesses in the world. Nominated companies are asked to provide high-level information about their company so that an independent accounting firm can rank
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Dates & Figs0
- Dates & Figs
- October 21, 2024
U.S. Census Total Construction Construction spending during August 2024 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,131.9 billion, 0.1 percent (±1.2 percent)* below the revised July estimate of $2,133.9 billion. The August figure is 4.1 percent (±1.6 percent) above the August 2023 estimate of $2,047.4 billion. During the first eight months of this
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Contractor Community – October 20240
- Contractor Community
- October 21, 2024
2025 Construction Finance Trends 2024 has seen a dynamic construction landscape marked by slowdowns in planning, staffing challenges, and reduced material costs. As we move into an uncertain 2025, construction finance leaders are reevaluating their investments in tech tools, bolstering security, and finding new ways to operate as their responsibilities evolve. AvidExchange has released their
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Accepting Ethics Awards Nominations – Now!0
- Leadership
- October 21, 2024
With ASA’sAnnual Convention, SUBExcel, moving from March to September 2025, there will be changes with how the annual awards work. The ASA Certificate of Excellence in Ethics will remain unchanged. The deadline to apply for this award is December 31, 2024. The ASA Certificate of Excellence in Ethics will remain on this same schedule moving
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President’s Letter – October 20240
- ASA President's Letter
- October 21, 2024
Dear fellow members and friends of ASA. I am hoping that all of you are safe and healthy. The Southeastern part of our great nation has recently experienced massive destruction that has occurred due to the severe storms named Helene and Milton. No doubt the devastation will be felt for a long time and the
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Keep It Ethical: Social Media Use in Credit Collections0
- Cash Management, Improving Productivity, Payment
- October 21, 2024
By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter/X have become essential tools for businesses, including those in the construction industry. They provide opportunities for networking, marketing, and even assisting with credit collections. However, while using social media can enhance our efforts, it’s crucial to consider the ethical implications within the United
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Voting for Human Flourishing0
- Best Practices, Ethics, Leadership
- October 21, 2024
By Ann Skeet, American Leadership Forum (ALF) Senior Fellow, Class X To many, the upcoming election is seen as the most consequential in our lifetime, in part because the political divisions across the country are so deep. Not only are there differences of opinion on policy matters, but people in both parties have begun to
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Empowering Next Generation Construction0
- EDUCATION, Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends, WORKFORCE, Workforce & Professional Development
- September 24, 2024
By David Morton, Maxim Consulting Group Recruiting and retaining top talent in the construction industry continues to be one of the most stubborn challenges facing contractors today. The sector faces a high demand for skilled labor coupled with a notable shortage of qualified candidates. These issues are exacerbated by regional megaprojects that strain local labor
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