The Benefits of Subcontractor Associations

This Is Concrete

Ike Casey is the Executive Director of the American Subcontractors Association of Metro Washington (ASAMW). This organization focuses exclusively on business issues affecting all subcontractors and specialty trade contractors — both union and non-union firms — from nearly every trade specialty.

Ike has over 20 years of leadership experience, spearheading organization-wide initiatives to grow membership, increase customer satisfaction, and achieve a company’s vision. Before ASAMW, Ike was the Executive Vice President for the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association and for Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc.

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How can subcontractors stay up to date on the industry and steer clear of consequential mistakes?

The answer is associations. Ike Casey breaks down the benefits of associations into four categories: advocacy, education, information, and recognition. Associations not only provide the necessary resources and networks to help workers in the industry thrive, but they also advocate for workers, ensuring that fair policies are in place on both the local and national levels. Tune in as Ike shares everything you need to know about the American Subcontractors Association of Metro Washington (ASAMW).

In this episode of This is Concrete, Chad Gill talks with Ike Casey, Executive Director of the American Subcontractors Association of Metro Washington (ASAMW). Ike shares why associations are important for business, why subcontractors need to review clauses and contracts carefully, and the specific issues the ASAMW is focusing on this year.