Dear ASA Members:
January is already off to a fast start, and it is hard to believe as I write this letter that January is almost half over. I am excited for the outlook on the year, and I hope each of your companies is likewise looking at growing backlogs and opportunities ahead. Likewise, I am glad to have 2021 in the rearview mirror and have a few of its challenges mostly behind us.
In this issue you will find a recap of the state and national advocacy efforts by your ASA Team, and a look forward to where we are heading in 2022. Just today, we learned that thanks in part to our efforts, the COVID vaccine mandate had been stayed pending a ruling of the US 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. This is just one of the many areas where you ASA Governmental relations team is at work, and a reason I encourage each of you to support SLDF this year, and in years to come.
I am also excited to see the outlook for global construction for 2022, which Procore has shared. As we become ever more connected by technology and communication, each of us becomes more global – even if your construction company works only in one state, as does my company, Lone Star Paving. While we may each build locally, we are truly a global industry. As we are reminded every time we buy something – or try to, events worldwide impact us daily from labor issues to material shortages.
As we get closer to the end of Early Bird registration, I strongly encourage you to book now if you are planning to attend SUBExcel. This will both get you the benefits of early registration, and help our National staff better prepare to deliver the world class programming that you have come to expect each year from SUBExcel. Likewise, because this is a family friendly destination at peak time for travel to Florida, rooms book quickly, so don’t miss your chance to join me in Florida.
As always, thank you again for the opportunity to serve as your National ASA President, and I am encouraged that 2022 is off to a strong and fast start. We build America!!!
Sincerely,
Brian K. Carroll
