November 2026 Archives - Page 2 of 2

President’s Letter – November 2026 0

Dear Readers – As November arrives, we find ourselves approaching the close of another busy and eventful year in the construction industry. It’s a time to reflect on what we’ve accomplished, recognize the challenges we’ve overcome, and begin setting our sights on the opportunities that 2027 may bring. For those of us in the subcontracting

Exploring New Construction Markets? 5 Things to Consider 0

By Garett Fuller, Foundation Software There comes a time for any good subcontractor when new market opportunities come knocking. Maybe someone on your team suggests taking on a job in a market segment you’ve never done before. Maybe you’ve saturated most of the current market in your area, and business growth now means you must

What Is “Incorporation by Reference” and What does That Mean?0

By David A. Harris, Manier & Herod THE DOCTRINE OF incorporation by reference is a general rule of contract law that applies when a contract expressly describes another document which is incorporated and interpreted as part of the new contract. The doctrine allows contracting parties to add or supplement their agreement by referencing a separate

ASA Celebrates Excellence Across the Subcontracting Industry at SUBExcel 0
- Always Something Awesome
- November 2, 2026
2026 national convention honored outstanding leadership, innovative chapters, ethical practices, and dedication to safety As the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) celebrates its 60th anniversary, it reflects on six decades of advocacy, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the subcontracting community. Since its founding in 1966, ASA has worked to strengthen the subcontracting and construction industries by
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How Can Legacy Companies Evolve Without Losing Their Legacy?0
- Leadership, Life, Outlook & Trends
- November 2, 2026
By Valerie Jimenez, Bold Entity When a company has been successful for 30, 40, or even 50 years, the history that gives it tremendous credibility can also make the market assume it hasn’t changed. I am regularly asked to help legacy contractors bring their businesses into a new era. As the next generation or new
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The Hidden Compliance Risk in Fringe Benefit Reporting 0
- FINANCE, Leadership
- November 2, 2026
By Jack Biltis, eBacon Ask most contractors where they’re most likely to get burned on a certified payroll audit, and they’ll usually point to the obvious things: misclassified labor, missing time records, an apprentice working outside their approved ratio. Those are real risks, no question. But there’s another one that doesn’t get talked about nearly
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