Benefits

Study Group on Subcontract Terms

Each month, ASATN hosts a Study Group on Subcontract Terms. During each one-hour session, participants focus on a single subcontract clause, review the legal issues involved with that clause, assess the practices in the Tennessee market, and learn workable negotiating strategies. The Study Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., at the training center of Stansell Electric. The Study Group is open only to ASATN members.

Education & Training

ASATN hosts regular workshops on topics that affect the bottom line of your company. ASATN's cutting-edge programs focus on topics such as negotiating subcontracts, prompt payment, risk allocation, business continuity, etc. These local workshops are free to ASATN members. At the national level, ASA offers regular webinars and teleconferences with which you can learn without ever leaving your desk.

Government Advocacy

ASATN is unlike any other organization you may know about or belong to. No where else will you find an organization willing to stand up for subcontractor rights. ASATN makes that that legislators and other decisionmakers hear the voice of subcontractors on key industry issues, such as mechanics liens, prompt payment, retainage, pay-if-paid clauses, risk allocation and others. In 2005, ASATN initiated and has passed the the elimination of contractual lien waivers. In 2006, ASATN successfully championed improvement in the State's prompt payment law. Now, ASATN is focusing on retainage reform.

Business Practices Interchange

Stop bidding in the Dark! ASATN's Business Practices Interchange (BPI) allows members to inequire about the business practices of customers and prospective customers. Obtain factual information on payment practices, project management, scheduling, contract terms, safety, and more about general contractors, construction managers, design professionals, and owners. The BPI is conducted monthly in conjunction with the Study Group on Subcontract Terms.

ASAdvantage: Discounts on Services & Products

This premier services package offers considerable discounts on more than 20 programs. THey range from discounted business services to safety products and office supplies. Detailed information on this program is send to all members and can be accessed at www.asaonline.com.

Industry Connections

Build a network of peers that can help you find solutions to common problems. ASATN and national ASA meetings provide you with a forum to meet your colleagues from the industry to exchange information and ideas about business skills, contracts, technolgy, etc. Why learn everything the hard way when you can learn from the experiences of others?

News You Can Use

ASATN members have access to timely news and educational articles. Through "ASA Today," a weekly e-mail newsletter, members get industry news and business tips. ASA's quarterly educational journal provides more indepth educational articles on industry trends and business practices.

Specialized Publications and Other Resources

ASA's Contractors' Knowledge Network is your one-stop sources for educational resources developed for construction subcontractors. Use the Contractors' Knowledge Bank to