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How Smart Contractors Are Solving Workforce Challenges 0
- CONSTRUCTION, Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends, WORKFORCE
- April 22, 2025
By NCCER Staff The construction industry is facing an undeniable challenge: Workforce shortages and skill gaps are making it harder for subcontractors and specialty contractors to meet project deadlines, maintain quality and operate efficiently. With increasing project demands and fewer qualified workers available, companies must adopt smarter strategies to maximize productivity without compromising safety 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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President’s Letter – March 2025 0
- ASA President's Letter, CONSTRUCTION
- March 25, 2025
President’s Letter – March 2025 Dear ASA Members and Friends of ASA, As busy as life always seems to be, March is no different. Is that what they mean by “March Madness”? For those of you that are college basketball fans, myself included, it is a great time of year. Hopefully your teams do wellREAD MORE

ASA San Antonio Women in Construction Mixer – A Sold Out Success!0

It was a full house at our Women in Construction Mixer, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! This sold-out, ladies-only event was all about showing appreciation for the hardworking women who keep the construction industry moving forward. ASA wanted to recognize the dedication, resilience, and expertise of the amazing ASA women in construction. From the

Celebrating an Alliance Forged in Future Construction Success and Highlighting a Certification Program for Subcontractors 0

We thought that we would take this window of opportunity to celebrate 5 years of ASA’s alliance with the National Glass Association! The aim of our associations is to improve the construction industry for all. And to that end, we would like to focus on a program NGA supports in its commitment to workforce development

Aiming To Be a Best-In-Class Contractor? Start By Looking at a Supplemental Application 0

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