ASA North Texas

What ASA North Texas does

ASA North Texas (legal name: American Subcontractors Association – North Texas Chapter) is a non-profit professional membership association and a regional chapter of the American Subcontractors Association (ASA National), headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas. It serves more than 200 member companies — primarily construction subcontractors and material/service suppliers operating in the North Texas market — together with a secondary constituency of general contractors participating in the GC Partnership program. Founded in 1984 and operating for more than 40 years, the chapter functions as the unified local voice for subcontractors on legislative and contractual issues.

The organization's core offerings fall into four categories: legislative advocacy (channeled through the Texas Construction Association and the Subcontractors Legal Defense Fund for amicus briefs on pay-if-paid, hold-harmless, and no-damages-for-delay clauses), professional education (in partnership with the Construction Education Foundation and through workshops such as the Contract Clauses series), networking events (GC Night, golf, bowling, clay shoots, pickleball, GC Connect, and monthly luncheons), and member benefits (ASAdvantage Health Plan, ASA 401(k) plan, Engine crew travel, Buyers Barricades PPE discounts, Lien & Bond Claim Handbook, and the Future Leaders development program).

Revenue is generated from five streams: recurring membership dues, event registration fees, multi-tier corporate sponsorships (Diamond through Copper), Future Leaders Program dues ($750/$600 per participant per year), and educational programming fees. The organization operates with a small three-person staff (Executive Director Beverly Reynal, Operations Coordinator Kellsie Plumlee, and Traci Hancock) and is governed by a Board of Directors drawn from member companies.

Name

ASA North Texas

Legal name

American Subcontractors Association - North Texas Chapter

Website

https://asa-northtexas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ASA North Texas is a non-profit trade association and ASA National chapter serving more than 200 subcontractor and supplier member companies in the North Texas construction industry, providing legislative advocacy, professional education, networking events, and bundled member benefits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Industry Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association Compliance, Governance & Board Support Services (BPAJAHAN), Training, Enablement & Talent Development Summits (THAHAMAH)

Keywords

• Construction trade association
• Subcontractor advocacy services
• Professional networking events
• Construction industry education
• Legislative advocacy representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Prairie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from subcontractor and supplier companies. Members gain access to advocacy, networking, education, and member benefits including health insurance programs and 401(k) services.
2. Event Registration Fees: Fees collected from events including membership meetings, golf tournaments, bowling tournaments, clay shoots, webinars, and other networking events.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships at various levels (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Copper) providing visibility and access to the subcontractor community.
4. Future Leaders Program Dues: Program fees for the Future Leaders professional development program: $750 per year for first participant, $600 per person per year for two or more attendees from the same company.
5. Educational Programs: Revenue from seminars, workshops, and educational programming including Contract Clauses Workshop series and other professional development offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ASA North Texas is a non-profit professional trade association (a chapter of the American Subcontractors Association) serving construction subcontractors and suppliers in the North Texas market. The organization provides legislative advocacy at local, state, and federal levels, professional education and training through the Construction Education Foundation, and networking opportunities through events such as GC Night, golf tournaments, clay shoots, and monthly luncheons. Members also gain access to group benefits including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, the Subcontractors Legal Defense Fund, and the Future Leaders leadership development program.

Product overview

ASA North Texas is a trade association serving as the advocate for the subcontractor and supplier community in the North Texas construction industry. The organization provides a unified platform offering advocacy services (legislative influence and the Subcontractors Legal Defense Fund), professional education through the Construction Education Foundation partnership, and extensive networking programs including signature events like GC Night, Golf Tournaments, and Clay Shoots. Member benefits include the ASAdvantage Health Plan, 401(k) retirement planning, Engine crew travel services, and the Lien & Bond Claim Handbook. The Future Leaders Program develops next-generation industry leaders. The association supports more than 200 member companies and serves as a channel for information exchange between subcontractors, suppliers, general contractors, financial institutions, legislators, and government authorities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advocacy Services
• Future Leaders Program
• Networking Events Program
• Education & Professional Development
• Subcontractors Legal Defense Fund (SLDF)
• ASAdvantage Health Plan
• ASA 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Engine Crew Travel
• Lien & Bond Claim Handbook
• Business Practice Interchange (BPI)
• Texas Construction Association Political Action Committee (TCA PAC)

Quantifiable outcome

• Supported over 200 member companies through advocacy efforts for more than 40 years
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Texas Construction Association (TCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCA is the legislative arm and advocacy organization for ASA North Texas members. All ASA members are automatically enrolled in TCA. TCA works to ensure construction professional voices are heard at the Texas Legislature, advocating for sound, fair, and sustainable construction laws. TCA PAC has supported candidates who champion the construction industry and achieved legislative victories including establishing prompt pay requirements, standardizing lien waiver forms, banning unreasonable indemnification clauses, and regulating contingent payment clauses.
• Construction Education Foundation (CEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEF has been an industry partner since 1996 with a legacy dating back to 1981. CEF of North Texas delivers Craft and Apprenticeship Training programs throughout the region, developing the skilled workforce the construction industry depends on. In 1989, CEF secured college-level accreditation through North Lake College and has since been affiliated with Dallas College.
• Thomas, Feldman & Wilshusen, L.L.P.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal counsel to ASA North Texas Chapter since 1974. The firm concentrates in construction law and related litigation. Partners Fred Wilshusen and Todd Nectoux serve as ASA Legal Counsel. Fred Wilshusen is co-author of the Texas Lien and Bond Claims Handbook, 6th Edition.
• ASA NationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing national advocacy, resources, and brand identity for the American Subcontractors Association network of chapters across the United States.
• Engine (Crew Travel)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel partner offering crew travel discounts and services to ASA North Texas members. $50 travel credit offered to all new members. Engine provides booking platform for construction crew travel needs.
• ASA Subcontractors Legal Defense Fund (SLDF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational fund supporting legal efforts through amicus curiae briefs in appellate-level cases affecting subcontractor rights. Instrumental in landmark 1997 case Wm. R. Clarke Corporation v. Safeco Ins. which prohibited pay-if-paid clauses in California. ASA North Texas participates in and benefits from SLDF activities.
• Buyers BarricadesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment and personal protective equipment provider offering discounts to ASA North Texas members through the Buyers Barricades program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): National federation representing residential and light-commercial builders, remodelers, and suppliers. While residential-focused, it shares the trade-association model (advocacy, education, member benefits) and competes for the same DFW construction professionals' attention.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National U.S. trade association representing merit-shop contractors across all trades. Offers overlapping advocacy, education, networking, and member benefits to commercial contractors, but competes for the same DFW subcontractor audience from a broader, non-specialized position.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC of America): Largest U.S. trade association for general and specialty contractors, with chapters in Texas. Overlaps with ASA North Texas on advocacy and education but is general-contractor-led rather than subcontractor-led, making it the dominant incumbent competitor.

Direct peers

• ASA Houston: Sibling ASA chapter serving the Houston-area subcontractor community with the same chapter model, advocacy positioning, and member benefits structure as ASA North Texas; a directly comparable regional peer operating in a different Texas metro.
• American Subcontractors Association (ASA National): National parent organization of which ASA North Texas is a chapter. Operates the same trade association model (advocacy, education, networking) for subcontractors, but at a national scope and with the Subcontractors Legal Defense Fund that ASA North Texas benefits from.
• TEXO (The Construction Association): Regional DFW construction industry association (formed from the merger of AGC Dallas and other groups). Operates a similar membership/advocacy/education model in the same North Texas geography, although it represents general contractors rather than subcontractors specifically.
• ASA San Antonio Chapter: Another ASA regional chapter in Texas following the same chapter-based trade association model as ASA North Texas, serving subcontractors in the San Antonio market with advocacy, education, and networking programs.
• Texas Construction Association (TCA): Texas state-level legislative arm for the subcontractor community; all ASA North Texas members are automatically enrolled. TCA runs the PAC and advocacy work that ASA North Texas depends on, making it both a close partner and the most directly comparable advocacy peer in the state.

Others

• American Institute of Architects (AIA) Dallas: Regional professional society for architects in the DFW area. Operates a parallel membership/advocacy/networking model for the design side of the construction ecosystem that ASA North Texas's subcontractor and supplier members work alongside.
• Construction Education Foundation (CEF) of North Texas: Long-standing ASA North Texas partner (since 1996) delivering craft, apprenticeship, and continuing education for the DFW construction workforce. Adjacent rather than competitive; operates the education/training layer that complements ASA's advocacy/networking core.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ASANorthTexas
• Facebookfacebook.com/asanorthtexas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asa-north-texas
• Instagraminstagram.com/asanorthtexas

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

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