American Subcontractors Association of Wisconsin

ASA Supports Payment Assurances for Custom Pre-Fabricators in California Appeal

In this podcast, attorney Scott Holbrook of Crawford & Bangs, Covina, Calif., explains ASA and ASA of California's request that California’s 3rd Appellate District Court of Appeals uphold a lower court’s ruling that a pre-fabricator of custom components is indeed a “subcontractor” entitled to mechanic’s lien and payment bond rights under California law.

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:57:01 +0000

ASA and ASA of the Carolinas' Legal Victory on Lien Rights in North Carolina: What It Means for Subcontractors

In this podcast, attorney Eric Biesecker of Nexsen Pruet, Greensboro, N.C., explains a July 2011 North Carolina Court of Appeals decision that helped preserve the value of subcontractors' mechanic’s liens in the state. ASA and ASA of the Carolinas filed a "friends of the court" brief in the case, Wachovia Bank National Association and Preserve Holdings, LLC., v Superior Construction Corporation. ASA tapped its Subcontractors Legal Defense Fund to pay the fees associated with its filing in this case.

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:59:12 +0000

Can I Protect Myself Against Bid Shopping?

Attorney Eric Travers of Kegler, Brown, Hill and Ritter discusses what construction subcontractors can do to protect themselves against bid shopping, and ASA efforts to support subcontractors' right to defend against the widely condemned practice of bid shopping.

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:34:30 +0000

ConsensusDOCS 2011: New and Updated

On Jan. 19, 2011, the ConsensusDOCS coalition, of which ASA is a charter member, released the first major revisions to its standard 750 subcontract agreement and 751 short-form subcontract agreement since the documents were originally published in 2007. ConsensusDOCS also released revisions to its prime contractor design-bid-build, design-build, and CM-at-risk documents, as well as revised qualification documents for subcontractors and constructors and two new documents. This podcast provides an overview of the changes.

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:46:24 +0000

ASA Excellence in Ethics Certificate Recognizes Subcontractors' and Suppliers' Commitment to Ethical Business Practices

Construction subcontractors and suppliers can submit applications for the American Subcontractors Association’s prestigious Excellence in Ethics Certificate. Learn how ASA evaluates applications, who's earned the certificate in previous years, and where to download an application form and resources to help you improve your corporate ethics program and prepare your company's application.

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:44:00 +0000

About ASA of Wisconsin

The American Subcontractors Association of Wisconsin (ASA of Wisconsin) has been advancing the interests of the subcontractor and the construction industry for more than 30 years. We have nearly 75 members, which include subcontractors, material and equipment suppliers and service providers to the construction industry. ASA of Wisconsin members are among the most accomplished subcontractors and specialty trade contractors in the state, working in nearly every trade. ASA of Wisconsin members include specialty contractors of all sizes, with annual sales volume in the state generally ranging from $3 million to $15 million. Each of these valued members enjoy the full range of benefits provided by ASA of Wisconsin, including education, training, networking, business development, and advocacy.

National Strength

ASA of Wisconsin is the state affiliate chapter of the American Subcontractors Association (ASA National), which has more than 50 chapters throughout the United States. This national affiliation provides our members with access to the experience and expertise of more than 3,500 subcontractors and allows them to learn from and network with their peers across the country. In addition, ASA National is very involved in subcontractor advocacy on the federal level, giving Wisconsin subcontractors a powerful voice to effect change within the industry. Best of all - membership in ASA National is included as part of membership in ASA of Wisconsin.

Local Impact

On a state level, ASA of Wisconsin works with industry members and government representatives to advocate for the enhancement and continued success of the Wisconsin subcontractor and construction industries. Through these activities, our members can directly affect the regulatory framework applicable to their businesses. This allows our members to stay abreast of industry topics and business practices – helping to make better, more informed business decisions – decisions that affect the bottom-line. If you are already a member of ASA of Wisconsin and would like to view the extensive offering of advocacy updates and tools available from ASA of Wisconsin, please visit our Advocacy page.

Best Practice Sharing

ASA of Wisconsin is also committed to training and educating our members on hot topics and best practices in order to allow them to grow their business and enhance the quality services they offer. Our monthly programs cover a variety of topics and allow our members to learn more about their industry and share their experiences with other subcontractors and industry professionals. In addition, these programs are a fun and effective way to build relationships within the industry. A complete listing of these programs can be found on our Event Calendar page. We look forward to seeing you at a future event!

If you have any questions about ASA of Wisconsin, its work within the construction industry, or its affiliation with ASA National, please Contact Us.