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  • Eliminate or Reduce Financial Impact of Retainage

    Eliminate or Reduce Financial Impact of Retainage0

    By Lee Brumitt, Esq., Dysart Taylor McMonigle Brumitt & Wilcox, P.C. In the 1840’s, the United Kingdom was constructing a massive railway system. The huge work demand brought unqualified and insolvent contractors to the fray. Defective and incomplete work was commonplace. To combat the losses and assure that work was completed, the government withheld 20%

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  • It’s Called “Delegation” – Basic Risks and Considerations for Delegated Design on Projects

    It’s Called “Delegation” – Basic Risks and Considerations for Delegated Design on Projects0

    By William Underwood, Jones Walker, LLP The use of delegated design on projects can create many practical benefits. But it can also create additional pitfalls and risks for contractors accepting delegated design responsibilities. Recognizing and understanding these various considerations is important for contractors taking on delegated design roles. This article examines some of these considerations

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  • Contractor Community – February 2024

    Contractor Community – February 20240

    ASA Testifies on Capitol Hill On Tuesday, February 6, Andrew Christ, current Secretary/Treasurer of ASA National and Chief Operating Officer of Compass Constructors in Kansas City, Missouri, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee.  The committee hearing examined the impacts that the Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard decisions have on small

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  • 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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  • Contractor Community – April 20230

    ASA Supports the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2023 The American Subcontractors Association (ASA) commends Construction Procurement Caucus (CPC) Co-Chairs, Stauber (R-MN) and Peters (D-CA) as well as Reps. Veasey (D-TX) and Fitzpatrick (R-PA) for the introduction of the ‘‘Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2023.’’ This critical legislation lessens the considerable

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  • Contractor Community – February 20230

    ASA Begins Working with the 118th Congress ​Since the members of the 118th Congress were sworn in a few weeks ago, ASA has been working to introduce our association to these newly elected members of Congress, along with maintaining our relationship with the returning members. ASA looks forward to continuing to serve as a critical

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