Archive for July 2022

ASA Opposes the Expansion of the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) Credit and Loss-Limitation Rules ASA joined over 130 organizations in a letter to House and Senate Leadership opposing the expansion of the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) Credit and the loss-limitation rules.  These two tax increases being considered by Congress would fall entirely on…

Reconciliation Talks Continue Talks continue between Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Senator Manchin on a reconciliation package. Climate provisions and tax increases are on the list of topics yet to be resolved. Senate Majority Leader Schumer said he hopes to reach a final agreement and bring the package to the floor as soon as late…

DOL/OSHA’s 2022 Spring Regulatory Agenda Released The Department of Labor has issued its 2022 “Spring” Regulatory Agenda, which is the semiannual compilation of information about regulations under development by federal agencies and several items that are in the Final Rule Stage include the Update to the Hazard Communication Standard and Subpart U–Emergency Temporary Standard–COVID-19.  We…

DOL’s Heat Illness Prevention Update Currently, OSHA has begun a dialogue and engaged with stakeholders to explore the potential for a rulemaking on heat.  Additionally, OSHA is seeking additional stakeholder feedback through the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH) Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Work Group, which is charged with evaluating and…

Have You Renewed Your ASA Membership? Now is the time to renew your ASA membership!  ASA appreciates every single one of the companies JUST LIKE YOURS that stand with us every year as ASA members.  Together we are able to amplify the voice of our industry to fight for the issues important to us all.…

Upcoming Webinar: “FMI’s Third Quarter Construction Outlook” Join us on July 13th at Noon Eastern for the upcoming webinar, “FMI’s Third Quarter Construction Outlook”, presented by Luke Matelan. During this webinar you will gain an understanding of expected growth and contraction of your geographic market and market segments, as well as see an overview of…

New Price Escalation Member Resource in InfoHub! ASA released a new contract language resource document this week addressing the much requested issue of price escalation. Lee Brumitt, of Dysart Taylor Cotter McMonigle & Brumitt, PC, produced and supplied the resource for the Association. It is now an accepted reality of construction that certain products and materials…

Upcoming Webinars from SESCO ASA is excited to announce the latest lineup of webinars available through SESCO Management Consultants.  ASA Members can get a 15% discount just by using the promo code SPRING15 when you register!  SESCO is just one of the many member benefits available through your ASA membership.  To learn more about this…

Are You Getting the Most Out of the InfoHub? The ASA InfoHub is your one-stop-shop for managing your ASA membership! In the InfoHub you can update your profile, pay your membership dues, and even choose to become a sponsor! Log in today to see all of the features available to ASA members!  This is one…

Start Planning Now for SUBExcel 2023! ASA National can’t wait to see you in Fort Worth! It is never too early to put incredible events on your calendar, and ASA encourages you to plan ahead for SUBExcel 2023.  If you had a great time in Destin, Florida, next year’s event is sure to be even…