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The mission of the National Subcontractors Alliance is to promote the exchange of information between its member organizations, and to foster opportunities for representation at the national level on industry issues.

The National Subcontractors Alliance (NSA) is an umbrella organization of construction industry trade associations from across the United States. Formed in 2003 by five (5) former chapters of ASA it has grown to twelve (12) chapters representing over 3,500 member companies.

"WHEN SUBCONTRACTORS WORK TOGETHER, POWERFUL THINGS HAPPEN!"

 

Our role and our responsibility to our members is to provide SUPERIOR LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY for subcontractors and suppliers. Through membership we unify our influence and strengthen our authority in the legislative arena.
TCA also provides ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND RESOURCES that prepare and support subcontractors and suppliers to succeed in their construction related businesses.

OUR SUPPORTING PARTNERS

12750 Merit Drive, Suite 1450
Dallas, Texas 75251
Phone: 214.219.0800
Fax: 214.219.0854

1452 Hughes Road, Suite 229
Grapevine, TX 76051
Phone: 972.459.4749
Fax: 214.329.1056
bondrequest@pclbonds.com

3030 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1300
Dallas, TX 75234
Phone: 972.231.8277
Fax: 972.231.8291

Who We Are

byJennifer Fagan, TCA

Jennifer Fagan with the Texas Construction Association has compiled a list of new Texas laws that are either already in effect or will go into effect on September 1, 2019.

byJennifer Fagan, TCA, VP of Government Affairs

TCA PAC has released their primary candidate endorsements. Early voting begins February 20 and ends March 2, 2018 and the Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

SUPPORT

Lien Information – SAM collects information on Liens Filed in Dallas, Tarrant, and Collin Counties.  We review this information at every monthly meeting, and we track the trends for the Number of Liens Filed and the Total Value of the Liens.  This information is available to our members on our website in a searchable spreadsheet.

Business Practices Interchange (BPI) – Every meeting includes time for BPI.  During this time, attendees may anonymously submit the names of General Contractors to learn more about them from the meeting attendees. 

Educational Meeting Presentations – Our Meeting Presentations are centered around issues our subcontractors face in their businesses.  Best Practices for Accounting in Construction, Department of Labor Regulations, and OSHA Safety Compliance are just a few of the broad topics that all subcontractor business owners need to remain informed about.  

Seminars – Our General Counsel, Sewall “Spike” Cutler, conducts a seminar every April to share the new language General Contractors are including in their contracts.  Spike conducts another seminar every November to review the process to file a lien in Texas.  It is more difficult to file a lien in Texas than it is in California!  In 2020 we will add an HR Seminar to our Calendar! 

Training Classes – SAM offers CPR/First Aid classes each year for our members, as well as other training classes that are necessary for subcontractors. 

ADVOCACY

Texas Construction Association (TCA) – Membership in the TCA is included with your membership in SAM.  The Texas Construction Association is our lobbying group in Austin, Texas.  They are working on behalf of SAM and several other Trade Associations to improve the laws related to construction and, more specifically, subcontractors.  The TCA makes it very easy to contact lawmakers by providing information needed to make an effective phone call to your representative and/or send an effective letter to him/her.  Lawmakers need to hear from subcontractors to understand our issues, and membership in the TCA helps us connect with them more easily. 

Learn more about the Texas Construction Association here.  

 

MENTORSHIP

SAM Events – Our Annual TopGolf Event has proven to be a fun environment for our members to kick back and relax.  During this event, we host a Silent Auction with items donated by our members.  Our Annual Clay Shoot also provides an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors with other subcontractors.  

National Subcontractors Alliance (NSA) – SAM’s national affiliation is with the NSA.  The NSA hosts a Spring Conference and Executive Director Meeting annually.  During these events, SAM’s Executive Committee and Executive Director connect with others from other parts of the country to learn about issues they face and how they run a successful association.  This connection is invaluable to help the leaders of SAM build the best association for our members. 

Learn more about the National Subcontractors Alliance here.