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President Trump’s Initial Immigration Actions and Potential Impacts on Employers0
- ADVOCACY, Construction in the Courts, Legally Speaking, Outlook & Trends, SUBCONTRACTORS
- February 25, 2025
By Rebecca A. Winterscheidt, James P. Melendres, Benjamin A. Nucci, Jessica Van Ranken, and Courtney Moore, Snell & Wilmer Within the first few hours of his second presidential term, President Trump signed several new executive orders and rescinded many Biden administration executive orders concerning immigration. These orders, particularly those involving heightened scrutiny towards visa applications,
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Aiming To Be a Best-In-Class Contractor? Start By Looking at a Supplemental Application0
- CONSTRUCTION, Insurance, Risk Management
- February 25, 2025
By William Burke, Risk Strategies Company An insurance supplemental application is dreaded by agents and contractors alike. Most people involved with commercial insurance placements have completed a “supp app” as many call them. They are long, confusing, required and therefore synonymous with ‘punishment’. But for contractors wise enough to take a step back, they offer
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Why SUBExcel in Oklahoma City?! Let’s Count the Ways!0
- Always Something Awesome, CONSTRUCTION
- February 25, 2025
Lazy Marketing, Lazy Image!0
- Improving Productivity, Sales & Marketing
- February 25, 2025
By Tom Woodcock, Seal the Deal As I work with contractors all over the United States, I find a condition almost epidemic to our industry, “Lazy Marketing”! This mentality is especially true with smaller business owners. For an industry that works so diligently to build the facilities we work and live in, it truly boggles
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Survival Strategies for Small Subcontractors in a Big-Project World0
- Best Practices, Insurance, Risk Management
- February 25, 2025
By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Small subcontractors face a unique challenge in large commercial construction projects—big opportunities come with big risks. Long payment cycles, retainage withholding, and contract terms designed to protect general contractors and developers can make cash flow unpredictable. Without a solid strategy for managing payments, small businesses can quickly find themselves struggling to
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The Attire Advantage0
- Improving Productivity, Leadership, Outlook & Trends, Workforce & Professional Development
- February 25, 2025
By Grace Uwizeye-Allen, Graceful Etiquette In the professional world, first impressions are formed in an instant, and attire significantly influences those perceptions. While skill and expertise matter, how we present ourselves visually affects how we are received, how confident we feel, and ultimately, how successful we are in our interactions. Dressing with intention isn’t just
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Big Ideas for Small Business Success in Certified Payroll0
- Best Practices, Improving Productivity, TECHNOLOGY
- February 25, 2025
By Jack Biltis, eBacon Navigating certified payroll can feel overwhelming for small construction businesses, especially when pursuing government-funded projects. However, with the right strategies and tools, subcontractors and specialty trade contractors can simplify compliance while unlocking the benefits of lucrative government contracts. This article explores the essentials of certified payroll, common challenges faced by small businesses, and actionable strategies
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President’s Letter February 20250
- ASA President's Letter
- February 25, 2025
Greetings fellow ASA members and friends of ASA – I hope that everyone has survived the coldest part of the year and all are looking forward to Spring. We can definitely put the darkest, coldest, and gloomiest part of the year behind us as we look forward in anticipation of warmer weather and more daylight.
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Social Media Platform Updates0
- Social Media
- February 25, 2025
Up 36% over the last year, video on LinkedIn is booming — the time to create is now 36% growth over the last year is just the start — and it’s fueled by members like you creating great videos. So we’re going to continue making it more rewarding to share your knowledge, expertise, and stories
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