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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: November 18, 2022
ASM busy this fall delivering valuable programming to members - by Jeffery Marr, Jr.
The ASM has been busy this fall delivering a robust slate of valuable programming to members and the construction industry at large. A special highlight of the fall roster was the ever-popular GC Showcase, which affords our members the opportunity to network and connect with the region’s top general contractors (GCs). After a pause in 2020 due to COVID, we were happy to host this event again at an exciting new venue - Polar Park in Worcester. The event was held on the open-air concourse and featured high-level representation from each participating company. It was refreshing to see members and GCs reconnecting and making new connections. Thank you to members and all the GCs that joined us for this special afternoon.
There is no denying that escalating uncertainty and headwinds challenge business planning for members as we look ahead to 2023. As always, the team at ASM is committed to providing members with relevant resources and essential programming to help meet those challenges. This curated roster of programming includes expert advice and applicable strategies for subcontractors.
Perhaps most importantly, the team at ASM is gearing up to represent all subs up on Beacon Hill as we prepare for the start of a new legislative session in January. Elections bring change and with that change comes the responsibility to roll up our sleeves, dig in, and be heard on the legislative issues that affect subcontractors. The team at ASM is ready to deliver.
As of this posting, the process of identifying a new CEO to lead the association is well underway. We are very encouraged by the process and interest from quality, qualified candidates thus far. The ASM is poised to welcome an exceptional individual to lead the association forward into 2023 and beyond. We are grateful to outgoing ASM CEO Mike McDonagh for his commitment to assisting with this important transition. Mike’s successful tenure as CEO will pay dividends in the years to come and all the subcontractors of MA owe him a special thanks for his service.
Please visit our website at www.associatedsubs.com to learn more about us and how subcontractors can benefit from membership with ASM.
Jeffrey Marr, Jr. is the ASM president at vice president at The Marr Companies, Boston, Mass.
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