American Subcontractors Association - San Antonio Chapter

What American Subcontractors Association - San Antonio Chapter does

The American Subcontractors Association San Antonio Chapter (ASA San Antonio) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association founded in 1983 and headquartered at 9631 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, Texas. It is the local chapter of the national American Subcontractors Association and is recognized as the largest ASA chapter nationally, with over 300 members and general contractor partners combined. The chapter operates exclusively in South Central Texas, serving subcontractors, specialty trade contractors, material and equipment suppliers, service providers, and general contractors in the regional construction industry.

ASA San Antonio generates revenue primarily through annual membership dues paid by subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers, supplemented by annual GC partnership sponsorships with general contractors. Its service portfolio is delivered through a community-led go-to-market motion centered on advocacy, education, and networking, and includes education seminars and workshops, federal and state government advocacy on subcontractor rights (prompt pay, fair procurement, indemnity clauses, retention, OSHA rules), membership networking mixers, a membership directory, monthly newsletters, bid opportunity listings, video galleries, and an ASA/TCA Political Action Committee. The chapter hosts more than 70 events per year and has earned 12 ASA National awards since 2019, including Large Chapter of the Year (2020, 2022), Executive Director of the Year (2019, 2024, 2025), and Innovation, Event, and Growth recognition awards in 2023 and 2025.

The organization runs on a non-technical operating model with no proprietary software product, no AI/ML capabilities, and no public API; its digital presence consists of a Wix-hosted website and standard social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X). Distribution is handled through direct membership enrollment via the website and field-based GC partnership engagement, with membership as the primary recurring revenue stream.

Name

American Subcontractors Association - San Antonio Chapter

Legal name

American Subcontractors Association San Antonio Chapter

Website

https://asasanantonio.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ASA San Antonio is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association and the nation's largest ASA chapter, serving 300+ construction subcontractors, specialty trade contractors, suppliers, and general contractors in South Central Texas through advocacy, education, networking, and 70+ annual events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: ASA San Antonio generates revenue through annual membership dues from subcontractors, specialty trade contractors, material and equipment suppliers, and service providers in the construction industry. The chapter also has annual sponsors from general contractor partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ASA San Antonio is an IRS section 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association that delivers advocacy, education, and networking services to construction subcontractors, specialty trade contractors, material and equipment suppliers, and service providers in South Central Texas. Members access government advocacy at Federal and State levels, education seminars and workshops, networking mixers with general contractors, a membership directory, and member communications such as newsletters, in exchange for annual membership dues.

Product overview

ASA San Antonio is a membership-based trade association serving construction subcontractors and suppliers in the San Antonio area. The organization operates as an IRS section 501(c)(6) non-profit entity and offers a unified portfolio of member services including Education Seminars & Workshops, Government Advocacy, Membership Networking Mixers, a Membership Directory, Bid Opportunities listing, Video Gallery, and Newsletters. The association organizes over 70 events per year and maintains a membership of approximately 300 members and GC partners. The organization serves as the nation's largest ASA chapter and has been in operation since 1983.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Education Seminars & Workshops Informative meetings, seminars, luncheons and workshops designed specifically for construction subcontractors and suppliers on topics that affect their company's bottom-line.
• Government Advocacy Advocacy services at Federal and State levels to protect subcontractor rights regarding prompt pay, fair procurement policies, harmful indemnity clauses, retention practices, and OSHA rules.
• Membership Networking Mixers Fundraisers and events throughout the year providing members opportunities to meet with fellow Subcontractors, Suppliers, Vendors and General Contractors.
• Membership Directory Directory of over 300 members and GC partners enabling networking opportunities with general contractors.
• Bid Opportunities Listing of construction bid opportunities for members including fire stations, community centers, and various municipal projects.
• ASA/TCA PAC Political Action Committee enabling members to advocate for legislative reform at state and federal levels.
• Annual Sponsorship Program (GC Partnership) Annual sponsorship program for general contractors to engage with subcontractors and vendors outside of bid day and build partnership relationships with the ASA San Antonio chapter.

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• American Subcontractors Association (ASA National)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASA San Antonio is the local chapter of ASA National, the IRS section 501(c)(6) non-profit national membership trade association with over 5,000 subcontractors, specialty trade contractors, material and equipment suppliers, and service providers. The chapter operates under the national organization's advocacy framework and receives recognition through national awards programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ASA Dallas Chapter: Sibling ASA chapter serving Dallas-area construction subcontractors. Runs the same membership dues model, advocacy priorities, and event formats targeting the same subcontractor value proposition in North Texas.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): National trade association representing general contractors and the broader commercial construction industry. Closest counterpart to ASA's GC partners and runs a parallel chapter structure with overlapping event, advocacy, and education offerings in the same San Antonio market.
• ASA Houston Chapter: Sibling ASA chapter serving subcontractors in the Houston market. Operates the same membership, advocacy, and event model for the construction subcontractor community in a larger Texas metro.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National trade association for the commercial construction industry, including subcontractors and suppliers. Directly comparable to ASA in offering advocacy, education, networking, and chapter-based membership services to the same target audience of construction subcontractors.
• Greater San Antonio Builders Association: Local San Antonio construction industry trade association for builders, developers, and associates. Operates a parallel chapter structure with membership, advocacy, and events serving overlapping construction industry constituents in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): National trade association for the residential construction industry, including subcontractors and remodelers. Overlaps with ASA's subcontractor value proposition but focuses primarily on homebuilders rather than commercial subs.
• American Subcontractors Association (ASA National): National 501(c)(6) parent trade association of which ASA San Antonio is the largest chapter. Provides the umbrella advocacy framework, brand, and 5,000+ member network that the local chapter operates within.
• Texas Construction Association (TCA): State-level construction industry trade association explicitly linked to ASA San Antonio via the joint ASA/TCA PAC. Provides broader Texas-wide advocacy, industry data, and policy engagement that complements the chapter's local subcontractor focus.

Regional players

• San Antonio Chamber of Commerce: Regional business membership organization serving the broader San Antonio business community. Adjacent to ASA San Antonio in offering networking, advocacy, and education services but covers all industries, not specifically construction subcontractors.
• AGC of Texas (Texas Building Branch AGC): Texas statewide chapter of AGC serving general contractors and specialty contractors. Provides overlapping advocacy, training, and networking services to construction subcontractors across Texas, complementary to ASA San Antonio's South Central Texas focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ASASanAntonio
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLQy-mVcKW530BsbspSKVIQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/asasanantonio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asasanantonio
• Instagraminstagram.com/asasanantonio/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@asasatx

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