Welcome to the electronic home of the

Bay Area Chapter, ASA, Inc. (BASA)

Our mission is to advance the business environment of construction subcontractors and suppliers through legislative advocacy, education and networking.

The Bay Area Chapter is affiliated with the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) based in Alexandria, Virginia. Membership in the Bay Area Chapter, ASA, Inc., also includes membership at the state and national level. ASA is the ONLY voice for representing all Subcontractors.

Education and Events

Meet the Expert ~ Topic: Healthcare Construction
January 20, 2010
The Fat Lady Restaurant, Oakland
Learn about the steps you can take to qualify for this next wave of construction estimated at $44 Billion over the next 10 years in the Bay Area alone. Click here for more information and to register!

ASA Distance Learning

View ASA's Webinar, Podcasts and Teleconference Series.

Past Programs:
Holiday Reception
December 3, 2009
Lafayette Park Hotel
Celebrate with your colleagues at the Bay Area Chapter's Annual Holiday Reception.

Business Accounting for Subcontractors | Bay Area Chapter Annual Meeting
Thursday, June 25, 2009

NCPFC Headquarters 5677 Horton Street, Emeryville, CA
Learn tips and tricks on job costing and reporting, tax credits and where tax codes are headed, banking relationships and lines of credit, and how to effectively work with operations, project management and estimating for increased profitability. If you missed this program and would like more information, please contact the office.

Preserving Your Collection and Claim Rights Seminar
Friday, April 3, 2009 from 8:00-11:00am 
Preserving Your Collection and Claim Rights on Public and Private Projects: New Laws Affecting You. Rights to your hard earned money can be lost because of technicalities. From this seminar, you will understand basic lien, stop notice and bond claim requirements and deadlines, and the claim process you may encounter on public projects. If you missed this program and would like more information, please contact Patricia Walsh at Leonidou & Rosin Professional Corporation.

 Our top priorities for 2009 are:
1. Indemnity Reform
2. Retention Reform
3. Prompt Payment

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News

• ASA Bay Area Chapter launches new beta site to help subcontractors get up to speed and prequalified for the wealth of Healthcare Construction coming to California. Check out the site at www.cashcn.org.
• ConsensusDOCS - ASA Members get 20% discount.
• ASA Bay Area Chapter recognizes Jon Spalding and Brian Jamison of Sansei Gardens for their continued dedication to the chapter and outstanding service on the board.
• Congratulations to Barbara Parkman, Partition Specialties, Inc for being awarded the prestigious Outstanding Service Award by ASA National for her 20 years of dedication to ASA and contributions to the industry.

Associate Member Spotlight

The Bay Area Chapter of ASA encourages all members to use services from your fellow associate members first. Click here for the businesses and contacts that support subcontractors.