How to Join the Professional Team and where are our current Chapters?  

Frequently Asked Questions (ASAC):

1. Why should I join the American Subcontractors Association of California?

2. If I don't have much time to get involved, what can I really get out of ASA as a member?

3. What has been accomplished by the ASA in California?

4. Can I help in my local chapter to better the conditions of my local subcontracting community?

5. Are there programs or workshops in my area to educate me in areas of business that I may not be real strong?

Why should I join the American Subcontractors Association of California?

The American Subcontractors Association was formed to improve the profitability of construction subcontractors and suppliers through communication, education and government/industry advocacy.  It is the only association specifically formed to improve subcontractor's rights in California.  The association also provides a very good networking tool to meet and learn from the top subcontractor's and suppliers/services in California.

If I don't have much time to get involved, what can I really get out of ASA as a member?

First of all, the newsletter from ASAC, the ASACalifornia, always has a lot of information regarding new laws, new legal cases, and new services being provided to ASAC members.  You will also receive timely educational material from ASA National and your local chapter.  Secondly, ASA has group purchasing power.  You may save more money in the group programs than you pay in dues!
Lastly, one of the great things about the ASA is that you have access to the best subcontractors and suppliers of products and services in the United States.  It is often easy to get bogged down in your own work, and having a network of people to call on when help is needed for whatever the issue may be, is an immensely valuable resource.

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What has been accomplished by the ASA in California?

Our ASAC legal counsel was responsible for the ruling making "pay-if-paid" contracts illegal.  Just as important, we have a legislative advocate in Sacramento continuously working on getting new laws passed to help subcontractor's and suppliers.  The ASAC does not, however, accomplish very much without the support of its members.  We are always in need of the members help with regard to grassroots support on the current legislation in Sacramento as well as legal issues which are in need of attention.

Can I help in my local chapter to better the conditions of my local subcontracting community?

Every month to two months, the California chapters have general meetings to discuss local construction issues from being paid for work completed to understanding the newest laws in California.  The meetings normally last approximately 2 hours.
Besides the general meetings, there is always a need for our local members to contact their local and state officials about the current issues affecting subcontractors.

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Are there programs or workshops in my area to educate me in areas of business that I may not be real strong?

You bet there are!  You'll find workshops and programs designed just for you, the busy working professional in need of the latest information, taught in a brief concise format with exact information you can implement in your business the very next day.  We pride ourselves in offering a wide range of timely topics to keep you abreast of the latest issues in the industry.
Each chapter offers a different agenda, but because of the fairly close range of some chapters, you may even consider attending a workshop at a neighboring chapter.

For more information, please e-mail either the ASAC office or your nearest local chapter!

American Subcontractors Association California, Inc. P.O. Box 292867, Sacramento, California  95829-2867 Phone: 888-310-2722   Fax: 530-662-2865 e-mail

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