Facing Serious Labor Shortages, Construction Needs a New Approach
- Best Practices
- February 26, 2024
ALEXANDRIA, Va.— The American Subcontractors Association’s Subcontractors Legal Defense Fund supported a major win for subcontractors via Amicus briefing to the Texas Supreme Court. This month the high court took up the matter of Third Coast Services, LLC & SpawGlass Civil Construction, Inc. v. Castaneda, which significantly solidified subcontractor immunity under Texas law by ruling
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By Jack Biltis, eBacon Inc. For payroll managers and accountants within the construction sector, the phrase “best practices” often conjures images of meticulous record-keeping, navigating complex regulations, and ensuring accurate and timely payments. While the core principles of payroll management remain consistent across industries, the construction landscape presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to
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The American Subcontractors Association’s annual SUBExcel conference in Oklahoma City delivered more than education and networking—it was a celebration of growth, innovation, and the people driving ASA’s mission forward. Recognizing New Chapter Executive Directors The award celebration began with a warm welcome to ASA’s newest Chapter Executive Directors. Members stood in applause as Brandi (Arizona),
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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Within the first few hours of his second presidential term, President Trump signed several new executive orders and rescinded many Biden administration executive orders concerning immigration.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,
READ MOREThe 2024 edition of SUBExcel is now history. But we can’t forget all the hard work, time, and fun we had yet. First off, let’s congratulate those who were recognized this year with awards for their achievements: Extraordinary Contribution to ASA: LaRae Rose, Executive Director, ASA – Southwest Florida Chapter In September 2022, Hurricane Ian
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By Amy King, The National Center for Construction Education and Research What if I told you that the largest demographic of our population is the same group that is often overlooked or dismissed when it comes to construction careers? This is not only a missed opportunity but rather, millions of missed opportunities. It is expected
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