• President’s Letter – October 20231

    Dear Readers, Welcome to this month’s finance-focused issue of Contractor’s Compass. Highlights include tips on negotiating in the article “Using BATNA to Supercharge More Profitable Negotiations”, protecting your right to payment in the article “Protecting the Right to Payment”, and cash management advice in “5 Vital Tools for Cash Management in Your Construction Business”. As

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  • President’s Letter – September 20230

    Dear Readers –  September is here – as is the start of school, shorter days, and pumpkin spice-flavored beverages. For better or for worse. It’s also National Preparedness Month and Workforce Development Month…and Suicide Prevention Month. We’re taking a look at all three this month in this issue and on our social media channels. Check

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  • President’s Letter – August 20230

    Dear Readers –  Almost the entire country has experienced some bizarre weather this summer – whether it’s 30 days of 100+ degrees in Arizona, smoke from Canada in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, the horrific fires on Maui…or check out this view of a double rainbow with a swath of accumulated hail on the ground after

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  • President’s Letter – July 20231

    Dear Readers –  Thank you for your support as I start my term as President of ASA.  In 2005 I stepped my big hairy toe into ASA, getting involved in the local Kansas chapter. As a second generation owner and ASA member, it didn’t take long before I saw how great this association is. Almost

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  • President’s Letter – June 20232

    Dear Readers –  My year is up and it’s been an amazing ride! What a privilege to have served such a tremendous organization and work with such awesome people. The best part is all the friends I have made and the love we share with each other and for the great work of the association.

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  • President’s Letter – May 20230

    People are starting to savor the outdoors and enjoy the fantastic weather we’ve had lately – at least in Colorado. It’s a good time to focus on safety (there’s never a bad time) – not just in construction, but for our families as well. When people are playing outside – make sure they’re wearing the

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