WhY BECOME A KCASA MEMBER

In today’s fast-paced and rapidly changing business environment, every successful business needs a toolbox packed with the ultimate resources. For construction subcontractors and specialty trade contracts, the American Subcontractors Association of Kansas City (ASA) is the “ultimate resource!”

ASA is the only association—national, state or local—dedicated solely to improving the business environment for subcontractors in the construction industry. By focusing exclusively on the needs of subcontractors, ASA can target the issues that most impact your bottom line.

ASA members are construction professionals—just like you.

ASA has 31 local and state chapters across the country and serves as the united voice for all subcontractors, specialty trade contractors and suppliers in the construction industry.

ASA is the only organization dedicated exclusively to the business issues affecting subcontractors, who perform more than 85 percent of the work on all commercial construction, in both the public and the private sectors.

ASA provides information, resources, education opportunities and contacts to help you run your business more profitably. We’re your advocates, working every day to protect your interests and promote fair business practices throughout the construction industry.

What You Get As A Member of KCASA/ASA

  • Networking opportunities with general contractors

  • Access to the latest industry news

  • Continuing education

  • Advocacy for legislative reform

  • Regular industry events

  • Industry discounts including the ASADvantage program

  • Membership with the Kansas City Chapter and ASA National

  • Marketing and sponsorship opportunities

Government Advocacy

Construction generates billions of dollars of revenue annually, but government generates countless laws and regulations complicating the business of construction. ASA is your voice in Washington, D.C. Legislators and decision-makers hear your point of-view on issues affecting business conditions for subcontractors.

Judicial Advocacy

Each year, courts across the country hand down decisions on federal and state laws, as well as court-made law, that apply to your business. ASA taps its Subcontractors Legal Defense Fund to fund amicus briefs in appellate-level cases that could have a significant impact on your rights. No other subcontractor association has an active advocacy effort in the courts.

Education Webinars and Workshops

ASA webinars provide you with the opportunity to advance your business skills without leaving your office, while education programs offered during ASA’s annual convention, SUBExcel, provide inperson workshops by top-notch speakers and interactive discussions.

Industry News, Trends and Business Tips

ASA monitors the everyday workings in the construction industry and Capitol Hill and provides easy-to-read information specifically tailored for subcontractors via a weekly e-news bulletin, ASAtoday. ASA delves deeper into subcontractor issues through its monthly educational journal, The Contractor’s Compass. The ASA Web site provides resources you won’t get anywhere else.

Model Contract Documents

ASA’s Subcontract Documents Suite includes a bid proposal form, addendum to the subcontract, a short-form addendum, and additional subcontract documents and is an exclusive, no-cost benefit for members. ASA’s reservation of rights stickers help you preserve your rights during the subcontract negotiation process. All of these documents are available at no cost to members on the ASA Web site at www.asaonline.com.

Member Directory

ASA’s online membership directory promotes your company throughout the industry to give your business greater exposure.

Industry Liaison

ASA is your voice within the construction industry, both locally and nationally. ASA is a founding member of ConsensusDocs, which develops model documents that allocate risk equitably among the parties on a construction project.

Opportunities to Learn About and Network with Customers

Being active in ASA is a great way to develop leadership skills and play a role in changing the construction industry for the better. Working on an ASA committee or task force is another great way to build lifelong relationships with other members, while contributing to the greater cause!

Discounts on Numerous Products and Services

The ASAdvantage program provides access to exclusive offers and discount pricing on project documentation, business services and supplies, insurance and more.

Industry Influence

By joining the voices of subcontractors and suppliers, you help ASA accomplish the results you want in the industry, your community, and on Capitol Hill.

Who Can Join?

  • Subcontractors – Any person, partnership or corporation or other entity engaged in construction and who furnishes labor, or labor and materials used in the construction of projects, pursuant to contracts with persons or entities other than project owners. The term “labor” shall include shop labor for the manufacture or fabrication of specific materials to be installed in a particular construction project; or labor on a jobsite that is managed by the subcontractor.

  • Associates – Any person, partnership or corporation or other entity engaged in construction who does not fit the definition of a Subcontractor as listed above. Architects, engineering, general contracting, construction owners, and construction management are not eligible for membership.

  • General Contractors - General Contractors can be a part of our Premier Partner program only, this does NOT include a full KCASA membership, as this is only available for subcontractors and associates. The KCASA GC Premier Partner program was designed to foster connections between general contractors in the Kansas City area with ASA subcontractor members.

    When you become a GC Partner at KCASA, you become a part of our team. We’re committed to our members, and we’re dedicated to providing them with the tools and partnerships they need to be successful and stand out.

    Benefits of Becoming a KCASA GC Partner

    • Networking opportunities with local, quality commercial subcontractors

    • Participation in KCASA events

    • Participation in Peer Group programs

    • Marketing and promotional opportunities