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

Welcome to ASA of Wisconsin

The American Subcontractors Association of Wisconsin (ASA of Wisconsin) is the only association representing all of Wisconsin’s subcontractors in the areas of advocacy, education, training and the promotion of the construction industry and the subcontracting community. In fact, we are the voice for as much as 85 percent of the construction volume and employment in the state! ASA of Wisconsin strongly believes that subcontractors are the heartbeat of the construction industry and strives to promote quality work and effective business practices, assisting our members to become and remain leaders in their industry.

Providing Valuable Resources

What brings our members together is their commitment to the ideal of ethical and equitable business practices, professionalism, diversity, and the advancement of a safe and healthy work environment. ASA of Wisconsin works tirelessly to provide valuable resources to our members, to serve as a resource for individuals and businesses looking for quality subcontractors, and to advocate for the advancement of a subcontractor-friendly construction industry. We do this by providing education, networking, and advocacy programs for our members.

Paving the Way With Focused Advocacy

Throughout the past several years, ASA of Wisconsin has advocated on the federal, state and local levels to improve the regulatory and legal framework affecting Wisconsin subcontractors. ASA of Wisconsin has also worked within the subcontractor industry to advocate for improved quality and best practices improvements. In addition, ASA of Wisconsin works to bring subcontractors together so that they can share information and increase the breadth and depth of their contacts within the industry.

Serving of Members

This Web site provides important information regarding the work of ASA of Wisconsin and the benefits of membership. In addition, this Web site serves as the hub for ASA of Wisconsin’s membership, providing our members with valuable resources and information and allowing them to take full advantage of the many benefits membership provides. If you are a current member, please visit our Member Services page to explore the many new and exciting features. If you are a subcontractor interested in joining ASA of Wisconsin, we encourage you to browse the valuable information contained on this site and then visit our Become A Member page to learn more about joining ASA of Wisconsin.

ASA of Wisconsin could not continue to serve as such an important part of the Wisconsin construction industry without your support. We would like to encourage your participation and feedback as we continue to develop the resources we provide our members and other industry and community members. Please feel free to Contact Us with questions, comments, or suggestions and thank you for your continued interest and support!