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    March 2019 Edition ASA Working on Draft Proposed Retainage Legislation As ASA continues to craft its legislative agenda for the 116th Congress, we are focusing our efforts on draft proposed retainage legislation that would lower the maximum retainage rate used by the federal government to 5 percent from 10 percent. In construction contracts, retainage is

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    October 2018   Free Nov. 13 ASA Webinar Examines Ways to Improve Communications Between GCs and Subs In the complimentary Nov. 13 ASA webinar, “The Soft Side of Scheduling: Improving Communications Between GCs and Subcontractors,” presenter Steve Groth, vice president, director of operations, Chiaramonte Construction, Washington, D.C., will examine ways to improve project management communication

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    September 2018 Dear ASA Members, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released a series of training videos on OSHA’s standard for respirable crystalline silica in construction. The six new videos instruct users on methods for controlling exposure to silica dust when performing common construction tasks, or using construction equipment. The videos cover topics including

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    June 2018   House Committee Approves ASA-Endorsed Contractor Payment Protections The House Armed Services Committee, on May 9, voted to incorporate two key contractor payment protections in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (H.R. 5515). One amendment (Sec. 855) would require federal contracting agencies to provide with their invitations for bid and

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    January 2018 New Video Highlights Speakers and Education Offered at SUBExcel 2018 A new ASA video highlights the speakers and education topics that will be offered during SUBExcel 2018, the premier education and networking event for construction subcontractors and suppliers. SUBExcel 2018 will take place Feb. 28-March 3 at the Tempe Mission Palms in Tempe,

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    December 2017 ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Survivor Dave Sanderson Will Be Keynote Speaker at SUBExcel 2018 US Airways Flight 1549, or “The Miracle on the Hudson,” survivor Dave Sanderson, an inspirational speaker and author, has been confirmed as ASA’s keynote speaker at SUBExcel 2018! Sanderson’s thoughts on leadership have made him an internationally sought-out speaker.

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