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The Challenges and Realities of Prompt Payment in Construction: A Subcontractor’s Perspective 0
- Best Practices, Cash Management, FINANCE, Forcasting, Payment
- March 25, 2025
By Adrienne Smoot-Edwards, Regeneracy; and Mary Klett, ASA Communications The construction industry is built on hard work, careful planning, and the collaboration of numerous trades and professionals. Yet, for subcontractors — the specialists who bring buildings to life with skilled labor, materials, and expertise — the industry’s payment process is a perpetual source of frustration
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Better Building Envelopes. Less Chance of Leaks. Fewer Headaches for Glazing Contractors, Construction Managers, and Owners 0
- Best Practices, Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends
- March 25, 2025
The AGMT and NACC certification programs are improving the construction industry. By: Jeff Dalaba, AMS, Inc. In recent years, U.S. construction insurance rates have spiked, with water infiltration and losses related to water damage as top risks. A survey of over 340 industry professionals cited most defects and failures were caused by glazing subcontractor and/or
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Professional Growth in Construction: Supporting Women in Key Roles 0
- CONSTRUCTION, Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends
- March 25, 2025
By Patrick Hogan, Handle.com The construction industry has historically had limited female representation, particularly in field-based roles. However, women have steadily become a significant part of key roles within construction. As of 2023, women comprise approximately 11% of the overall construction workforce, with the majority working in administrative and managerial positions. Their contributions are essential
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Beyond the Hammer: Forging Your Subcontractor Success on LinkedIn 0

By Cheri Woodsmall, Woodsmall Marketing Group We all know the drill. You’re a subcontractor. Your days are built on expertise, craftsmanship, and a reputation for reliability. Your work is tangible; you build things. But in today’s world, relying solely on word-of-mouth isn’t enough to thrive. To grow your business, you need to step into the

Women in Construction: How to Encourage this Growing Demographic 0

By Builder’s Mutual staff How diverse is your job-site? It’s true that job-sites are often racially diverse workspaces. Most sites are bilingual, with Spanish being the first language for many workers. However, when it comes to gender, most job- sites aren’t diverse at all. The construction trade has long been among the industries with the

Tame Tariff Turmoil – 6 Contract Clauses to Mitigate Risk 0

By Shoshana Rothman, Merchants Bonding Tariffs on construction materials mean contractors likely face increased costs and availability issues that could disrupt project budgets and timelines. A trusted surety partner can help tame the turmoil that tariffs can impose by providing expert guidance on contracts. Contracts are an important way to proactively safeguard clients’ projects; reviewing

7 Influences Redefining Property & Casualty Insurance 0

By The Miller Group Over the past several years, the property and casualty insurance industry has faced a prolonged hard market due to rising claim frequency and severity, social inflation, evolving cyber risks, and catastrophic natural disasters. During this time, carriers responded by tightening underwriting standards, reducing capacity, and increasing premiums across most lines of

The Power of Presence: Why It Matters for Women 0

By Grace Uwizeye-Allen, Graceful Etiquette Presence is more than just showing up—it’s about owning the room, making an impact, and ensuring your voice is heard. It’s that unshakable confidence that says, “I belong here,” without having to say a word. For women, mastering presence isn’t just a professional advantage—it’s a game-changer. Whether leading a meeting,

Contractor Community – March 2025 0

Welcome new Silver Sponsor! This sponsorship reflects Pelles’ commitment to supporting the subcontractor community with cutting-edge AI technology that streamlines preconstruction workflows, enhances efficiency, and helps trade contractors win more bids with less effort. Pelles first engaged with ASA members at SubExcel last year and was immediately impressed by the innovation, expertise, and

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Blog 3 Columns

The Challenges and Realities of Prompt Payment in Construction: A Subcontractor’s Perspective 0

Better Building Envelopes. Less Chance of Leaks. Fewer Headaches for Glazing Contractors, Construction Managers, and Owners 0

Professional Growth in Construction: Supporting Women in Key Roles 0

Beyond the Hammer: Forging Your Subcontractor Success on LinkedIn 0

Women in Construction: How to Encourage this Growing Demographic 0

Tame Tariff Turmoil – 6 Contract Clauses to Mitigate Risk 0

7 Influences Redefining Property & Casualty Insurance 0

The Power of Presence: Why It Matters for Women 0

Contractor Community – March 2025 0

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