Meet the team at Hoffman Construction Aug. 13

Meet the team at Hoffman Construction when they open the doors to their brand new location to ASA-WA members Aug. 13. Learn about their upcoming projects, programs that are at the center of all they do, and how to join their list of qualified subcontractors and suppliers. 

Hoffman Construction is supportive of ASA-WA and understands what fair construction means and how important great communication means to completing successful projects everyone can be proud of. 

Lunch will be provided. This is an ASA-WA Member Only event. If you are not a member, connect with Sherry Jennings before registering.

Top 10 Legal Tips for Subcontractors: Getting Paid and Avoiding Trouble, Aug. 19

Late payments and legal headaches can derail even the best projects. In this must-attend session, Attorney Saki Yamada, of Ahlers Cressman and Sleight PLLC, breaks down the top 10 strategies subcontractors need to get paid on time and stay out of trouble.

You’ll learn how to protect your payment rights, avoid common (and costly) mistakes, navigate change orders, and spot red flags before they turn into disputes.

Packed with practical advice and real-world insight this session could save you time, money, and frustration on your next project.

Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. The program begins at noon.

ASA-WA Summer Mixer with Common Fibers and CognaVolt

We are 100 percent sure you haven’t attended as an exciting a mixer as this one is proving to be! Join us and your peers for a look inside these non-descript buildings in White Center. Here you’ll find two innovating companies creating products unlike any others. 

Our ASA-WA team met Doug from CognaVolt and Gabe from Common Fibers at AllianceNW. We learned about CognaVolt’s mobile electric generator that has been tested by our own Jim Edwards of Superior Steel, who successfully ran two welders off the silent generator. (Think job sites with noise restrictions!) Common Fibers has been creating carbon fiber components for aerospace, medical and more! There’s a surprise customer you won’t believe! 

Present Like a Pro with Rebecca Murray of Showcase Your Shine

Most humans experience anxiety when asked to speak in public. But if speaking is part of your job, you’d better find a way to overcome this hurdle. 

In this  interactive session, experience a shift in mindset as you try methods to harness anxiety and convert it to energy for your audience.
Whether speaking on stage, in a boardroom, or one-on-one, Present Like a Pro tactics leverage your presentation influence.  

Learn to:

• Use the C.L.E.A.R.™ method to invite connection.
• Captivate your audience from your very first word.
• Transform anxiety into energy for your audience.
• Master audio projection tools to ensure you’re heard.
• Identify and overcome small habits that create confusion.

C.L.E.A.R.™: Center, Listen, Engage, Allow, Repeat.

Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at noon.