ASA Members Fox Business Interview

ASA members Andrew Christ and Scott Holbrook appeared on Fox News Business Network as they, along with ASA, support President Trump’s pro-business agenda, which includes the tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill WATCH NOW!

BuiltWorlds Releases 2025 Field Solutions Top 50 List

BuiltWorlds, a research, advisory and member network serving the global building and infrastructure construction industries, has released the 2025 Field Solutions Top 50 List, highlighting technologies and tools used by the industry to effectively manage field operations. 

The list is divided into four primary categories and five subcategories: 

• Workforce Management
• Site Logistics & Management
• Site Safety Management Solutions
• Reality Capture
  • Progress Tracking & Analytics
  • 360° Site Capture & Monitoring
  • Photogrammetry & 3D Reality Models
  • Laser Scanning & LiDAR
  • Drones & UAV Software

AI has begun to make a mark on field solutions technology. According to BuiltWorlds Senior Analyst Audrey Lynch, some workforce management-related tools are now utilizing AI to help with scheduling, while others are tracking worker fatigue or proximity to danger zones. Reality capture solutions also continue to innovate with AI that can spot mistakes between planned designs and what was built.

The top list can be found here: https://builtworlds.com/insights/2025-field-solutions-top-50-list/

Summary of five key takeaways from the benchmarking report.

U.S. Green Building Council Launches New, More Comprehensive LEED Rating System for Sustainable Buildings

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) launched LEED v5, the latest version of its flagship LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building program. LEED v5 builds on the 25-year legacy and global impact of LEED, updating and strengthening the most widely recognized, influential sustainability standard for the building industry while providing user-friendly tools for building owners and teams to pursue certification through enhanced technology updates. More…

Summer Education Series

The Foundation of the American Subcontractors Association (FASA), is offering a series of insightful webinars this summer providing valuable educational benefits for professionals in the construction industry. These webinars are designed to equip attendees with practical strategies and knowledge to navigate current industry challenges and enhance business operations.

The educational topics include:

• How to network to skyrocket your social capital: Tomorrow  June 11, 2025, focusing on networking strategies to help attendees build stronger business relationships.
• Future-Proof Your Profits: On June 18, 2025, this session will cover strategic estimating in unpredictable markets, offering techniques to secure future profitability.
• AI for Contract Management: On June 23, 2025, explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can assist Subcontractors in navigating complex contracts and tariffs.
• Efficient Travel Management: On July 9, 2025, learn how to efficiently manage travel for construction teams, optimizing logistics and resources.
• Cultivating A Member Workforce Pipeline with NCCER and The Coalition On Adult Basic Education. On July 16, 2025, learn how to engage with NCCER and COABE to gain access to work-ready adults and how to partner with COABE as a resource to deliver trade education for those adults just beginning their journey.

These webinars collectively aim to provide attendees with skills in business development, financial planning, technology adoption, and operational efficiency, all crucial for success in the subcontracting field.

For more information and to register, visit the ASA Events Calendar.

Lower Your Shipping Costs. Unlock Even Greater UPS® Savings!

Count on UPS® to Deliver Even More Savings

When today’s successes become tomorrow’s challenges, your ASA UPS^® Savings Program is already ready with a flexible global network that can anticipate your challenges and has the expertise to help identify business opportunities. Are you looking to strengthen your supply chain? We’re already ready with proven reliability and efficiency. Already ready with digital ecosystems designed to react to fluctuations and put you in total control. So as for tomorrow? You’re already ready today.

 Ship with Confidence and Even More Savings

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These enhanced savings can make a real difference on your bottom line—see the example below.

 Join other members who have already experienced the benefits of our UPS^® Savings Program – and now, enjoy even greater savings. Sign up for a new account or enroll your existing account to unlock your new member savings incentives!

 Have an account? Use your ASA Savings Program discount to save 65% on domestic UPS^® Next Day and 42% on UPS^® Ground. No code needed!

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 Enhanced Savings Impact Example:

• Previous Pricing: A UPS Next Day Air® shipment costing $63.54 received a 50% discount, so members paid $36.93*.
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 * Note: Final savings are calculated based on the discount and fuel surcharges.

Just a Reminder About Tariff Risk Assessment 

Document Crunch, a sponsor of ASA, 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. Document Crunch folks are construction professionals just like you, and they want to help you navigate these challenging times.