• Contractor Community – July 20230

    Welcome, New Silver Sponsor, Siteline! Siteline is the only pay app management tool built for subcontractors. Generate pay apps (including custom forms) precisely to GC’s specifications. Centralize and manage all of your pay apps in one spot. Automate and manage lien waiver collection, track compliance requirements, monitor A/R health with visual reports, and forecast billing

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  • 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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  • How Late Payments Drive Claims for Subcontractors0

    By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Late payments can create a ripple effect of negative consequences for subcontractors on construction projects, including cash flow struggles and potential legal disputes. As a subcontractor, you need a clear understanding of how late payments can affect construction claims.  The construction sector is steadily growing, yet more than half of subcontractors

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  • What Does Your General Liability Policy Really Cover?0

    By Karalynn Cromeens, The Cromeens Law Firm PLLC The first rule to understanding insurance is that insurance companies are in the business of collecting premiums and not paying claims. This means if the insurance company can find a way to get out of paying your claim they will. The second rule of insurance is you

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