Archive for January 2022

This Week in Congress Congress is not in session this week. Return to the ASAToday page to read more articles.

OSHA Withdraws Employee Vaccine ETS On Wednesday, January 26, 2022, per the Federal Register, OSHA withdrew the November 5, 2021, emergency temporary standard (ETS) for large employers (100 or more employees).  The withdrawal makes clear that they are now treating the ETS as merely a proposed rule and will review the comments they received on…

ASA Supports Full Funding Levels for Highway Trust Fund Programs Currently, the U.S. Transportation Department cannot implement all parts of the infrastructure law because government funding is constrained at last year’s levels. Several programs authorized by the new infrastructure law are being delayed under the current continuing funding resolution, which sunsets on February 18th.  Per…

Register for SUBExcel by February 1st and Save! We can’t wait to see you at the beach! SUBExcel 2022 will take place in Miramar Beach, Florida on March 9-12, 2022, and we want you to come join us!  SUBExcel is the perfect opportunity to come and meet with fellow leaders in the subcontracting industry, enjoy…

ASA Comments on OSHA’s Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rulemaking On Wednesday, January 26, 2022, ASA, along with the Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) submitted comments to OSHA’s Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rulemaking.  As per our comments, “while the CISC appreciates OSHA’s…

This Week in Congress The House voted on educational aid legislation while the Senate attempted to consider House-passed election integrity and voting rights legislation (HR 5746). Additionally, the Senate continued with nomination votes, along with voting on legislation to sanction Russian aggression on Ukraine. Return to the ASAToday page to read more articles.

ASA Submits Comments to OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing: Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) On Thursday, January 19, 2022, ASA, along with the Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC), submitted comments in response to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing:  Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).  Per the comments offered, we “reiterate the proactive…

Foundation Software Announces Acquisition of Estimating Edge Software ASA is thrilled to share this exciting announcement from Gold Sponsor, Foundation Software. STRONGSVILLE, OH and BOYNTON BEACH, FL – January 6, 2022 Foundation Software, LLC — provider of America’s #1 construction back-office solutions — has announced the acquisition of Estimating Edge, developer of The EDGE™ commercial…

Upcoming ASA Webinar: Delay and Disruption Claims Join us on January 26th, 2022 at Noon Eastern for the upcoming webinar, Delay and Disruption Claims, presented by Jim Sienicki and Ed Hermes from Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. Delay and disruption claims are always a risk in the best conditions on a construction site. Never more so…

ASA Continues to Draft Comments to OSHA’s Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Proposed Rulemaking ASA, along with the Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC), has been actively drafting a letter to OSHA regarding their Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM). OSHA is collecting information right…