• President’s Letter – July 20231

    Dear Readers –  Thank you for your support as I start my term as President of ASA.  In 2005 I stepped my big hairy toe into ASA, getting involved in the local Kansas chapter. As a second generation owner and ASA member, it didn’t take long before I saw how great this association is. Almost

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  • Mental Anguish Claims in the Construction Industry0

    By Abby Schuman, ASA Intern The realities faced by workers in the construction industry when it comes to mental anguish claims are often surprising and challenging. According to Cornell Law School, mental anguish in tort law refers to personal injury cases where individuals claim emotional distress and seek legal action for compensation. When it comes

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  • Data and Figures – July 20230

    The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, declined 2.5% in June to 197.3 (2000=100) from the revised May reading of 202.4. Over the month, the commercial component of the DMI rose 3.1%, while the institutional component sank 10.5%. “A deceleration in institutional planning caused the Momentum Index to decrease in June,” said

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