American Subcontractors Association

Join ASA North Texas

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Membership Categories
Dues Structure: Includes ASA Chapter, State, and National Annual Dues & TCA Annual Membership

Subcontractor Member
An established person, firm, partnership or corporation that regularly in the course of business bids and directly supplies labor and material or labor and services in the building construction industry in North Texas.

$0-5 million - $920.00
$5-10 million - $1540.00
$10-15 million - $2170.00
$15+ million - $2790.00

Supplier & Industry Professional
An established person, firm, partnership, corporation or association engaged in an active or supportive role in the building construction industry but not supplying labor.

Annual Dues - $920.00

Member Benefits

ASAdvantage - Click here for more information.

Benefits of Membership in ASA

Represents Subcontractor's Interest

Protecting your contract rights
Protecting of your lien rights
Improving standard contract documents
Representation on the ASA State Board and the ASA National Board
Representation in local government issues
Lobbyists in Austin and Washington, D.C.

Business Practices Information (BPI) Exchange

The continuous sharing of solid business information critical to members in evaluating specific projects, avoiding payment problems and monitoring the construction activity in our area. BPI provides a forum for members to exchange their first-hand experiences on payment practices, jobsite coordination, change order methods, credit history and other related issues.

Publications

Texas Lien & Bond Claims Handbook - 5th Edition
Chapter Quarterly Newsletter
National Publications

Monthly Membership Meetings

Timely and informative speakers
Meetings Subs and Suppliers who share your concerns
Networking with Subs, Suppliers and Industry Professionals

Craft and Apprenticeship Training Career Development

Craft and Apprenticeship Training and Career Development courses offered through the Construction Education Foundation (CEF)

Educational Workshops and Seminars

Outstanding seminars, workshops and materials for building your business skills
       Texas Lien & Bond Claims Seminars
       Credit & Collection Techniques
       Killer Clauses in Subcontracts Seminars
       Texas Sales Tax Seminars
       Construction Insurance and Bonding Seminars
       But This Safety Junk Costs Money!
       Annual State Conference (ASA of Texas)
       Annual Leadership Conference (ASA National)
       Annual Legislative Institute (ASA National)

Special Activities

Annual National ASA Convention
TCA Legislative Day in Austin
Annual National ASA Leadership Forum
Annual Awards Night & Silent Auction
Annual Chapter Golf Tournament
Annual TCA State Golf Tournament

Money-Saving Services

ASA National offers other programs designed to save you money, including ASA's
       Health Insurance Program
       Discount Pharmacy and Health Services
       Discounts on Long Distance Phone Service
       Overnight Delivery Service
       Office Products
       Drug and Alcohol Testing
       Car Rentals
       Listing on ASA Web Site

Services to Members

Represents subcontractors and suppliers in the Construction Industry - as a liaison with other construction associations, throughout the community, in local government, and on State and Local levels.

Provides legislative networking; keeping you abreast of legislation that effects the construction industry. Also promoting and providing the opportunity for interaction with legislators during legislative sessions.

Provides a confidential Business Practices Information Interchange and Referral System (BPI) - call and national.

Conducts monthly general membership meetings that provide an opportunity for valuable exchange of experience and ideas, offering stimulating speakers on subjects of interest to subcontractors, suppliers, and industry professionals. Meet your colleagues throughout the industry to exchange information about business skills, new technologies, new ideas and business contacts.

Offers apprenticeship/craft training, and career development courses through the Construction Education Foundation (CEF). Coordinates and conducts informative and educational workshops and seminars on topics that affect the bottom line of your business.

Publishes a chapter newsletter with information and news of Construction Industry interest. Maintains a Web site with information and listings for members and prospective members. Member Web sites are linked to ASA Web site.

Disseminates special bulletins and reports on matters of concern to subcontractors, suppliers and industry professionals.

Provides a Membership Discount Program and National discount services. ASADVANTAGE - Premier Services package is designed specifically for the unique needs of the construction specialty contractor. These programs range from discounted business services to safety products.