Contractor Community – April 2025

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April 22, 2025
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Welcome Document Crunch

We’re proud to welcome Document Crunch as our newest sponsor of ASA! Document Crunch simplifies construction contracts by quickly identifying critical risk provisions and provides teams with guidance to make great decisions throughout the entire project lifecycle.

From General Contractors to Sub trades, Legal teams to Owners, Document Crunch helps make your life easier by making the contract review process a breeze.

Document Crunch analyzes and summarizes your contracts, insurance policies, and project documents to make them easy to understand, negotiate, and execute by the book, ensuring better project outcomes.

Simplified contract language
Automated summaries
Answers at your fingertips

What is happening with tariffs and the risks to ongoing construction projects is unprecedented. It is imperative that you understand what your current contracts say so you can be best prepared to manage through this extraordinary period of time. Knowledge is power.

As a result, Document Crunch has decided to make its Tariff Risk Assessment product free to all industry stakeholders. You need to know what’s in your contract now to make informed decisions for tomorrow. As a member, you’ll receive 10 free contract reviews within 10 days of activation. This service comes at no cost to you, and there are absolutely no strings attached. We’re construction professionals just like you, and we want to help you navigate these challenging times.

Stop Work?

Troy Brown is an attorney member of the ASA’s Chapter in Baltimore. On March 12th he led a webinar on your rights and responsibilities to stop work for non-payment, particularly in Maryland. It is worth a listen, not only to understand your rights, but also to see what is done in other areas to allow subcontractors to stop work for non-payment.

Slow Pay?

Billd published a report that indicates most subcontractors know what they are doing and account for slow pay in their bids resulting in higher revenues, larger profit margins and more. But the bigger story is that Subcontractors are waiting an average 57 days on payment while fronting for materials and labor. In this survey of 696 contractors 71% said they are paid slowly by general contractors.

Smart Shipping, Big Savings – See the Impact!

Through the ASA UPS® Savings Program, you have access to exclusive discounts, reliable delivery, and enhanced shipping protection—all designed to help you save time and money.

In 2024, ASA members collectively saved $ 233,084.57* on shipping. Whether you’re managing personal or small business shipments, our program ensures cost-effective, hassle-free shipping.

Here’s a look at the 2024 savings and activity for ASA members:

17,617 – Number of Shipments*
$ 429,095.63 – Spent on Shipping
$ 233,084.57 – Savings through the UPS Program**

Member-Exclusive Savings Include:

65%* off Domestic Next Day / Deferred
42%* off Ground Commercial / Residential
Up to 65%* off International Imports / Exports
Savings starting at 75%* on LTL Freight shipping services

Learn How You Can Save Today!

If you’re not enrolled yet, now’s the time to start saving. Sign up for a new account or re-enroll to apply your member discounts.

Start Saving: https://www.savewithups.com/asamembers

Terms and Conditions: *Includes UPS Small Pack, UPS Freight, UPS GFP, and UPS SCS shipments for the full 2024 year. Savings calculation is based on discount amounts for service levels when compared to UPS 2024 daily rates.

**Insurance coverage is offered through UPS Capital Insurance Agency, Inc., a licensed insurance producer. If you elect protection for your shipment, it will be insured under a policy of insurance (the “Policy”), but you are not insured under the Policy. In the event of a loss covered under such Policy, any resulting claim payment will be directed to you as a loss payee. All insurance-related information is provided by UPS Capital and does not in any way alter or amend the terms, conditions, or exclusions of the Policy. Insurance coverage is not available in all jurisdictions or on all shipments. For a detailed explanation of program coverage Click here