Welcome to the
D.C. Metropolitan
Subcontractors Association

Click HERE for pictures from MSA's Annual Subby Awards Gala!

DCMSA is a not-for-profit trade association representing subcontractors and specialty trade contractors in the construction industry, serving members in the tri-state area.

Our Mission

"To represent the concerns and interest of construction subcontractors and suppliers and to promote fair business practices throughout the industry by providing factual information, business education, governmental advocacy and liaison with related groups and agencies."

Benefits of MSA Membership

• Business Practices Interchange (BPI)
  Stop bidding in the dark when you draw on the combined knowledge of the subcontractor and supplier participants in MSA Business Practices Interchange. This monthly session held at our dinner meetings allows you to gather information on the business practices of owners, architects, developers, construction managers and general contractors -- before you submit a bid or... access the information you need any day from our chapter database listing over 1700 local area general contractors. This ASA-only service provides an opportunity for members - nationwide - to share experiences from planning to payment histories of general contractors nationwide.
  
  
• Educational Programs
  Network with your fellow subcontractors-and other industry professionals with MSA's educational sessions, meetings & other great events.
  
  
• Networking/Chapter Activities
  Compare notes with customers and colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere during MSA's monthly dinner meetings, annual golf tournament and annual awards dinner dance. MSA holds monthly chapter meetings for members to meet both professionally and socially. These are great opportunities to exchange information about business skills, new technologies, new ideas and business contacts. (See Calendar of Events)
  
  
• Professional Council
  MSA offers access to free information on technology, legal, tax, insurance, bonding, banking, and safety issues. At each monthly meeting members have access to professional MSA member service firms. If you can't wait until a meeting to have your questions answered, our Professional Council has established a Professional Hotline which can be accessed here Professional On Call or by calling the MSA office.
  
  
• Quarterly Magazine
  Get practical information on how to make your business more profitable. Our magazine, The Pulse, is filled with articles that provide ideas and tips that you can put to work in your company right away. You also get the latest scoop on what MSA is doing to help you. For the latest copy of The Pulse contact Nancy Eckert at nancy@dcmsa.com.
  
  
• Membership Directory
  Build a network of contacts with this handy reference which enables you to call upon your colleagues to ask questions or help you solve a dilemma. The MSA directory is also sent to owners, developers, architects, construction managers and general contractors for inclusion in their bid lists. Membership in MSA assures that your firm will be listed with the other top subcontractors and suppliers in the area. To visit some of our members sites go to our Member Links page. Additionally, members and guests can enter the Members Listing for the most recent chapter roster & committee listings.
  
  
• National Affiliation
  Gain the additional benefits of the ASA – MSA's affiliation with the American Subcontractors Association; including a subscription to the award-winning national publication The Subcontractor; government and industry advocacy at the national level; and member discounts for a host of educational products, workshops and seminars.
  
  
• The Subcontractor's Compass
  This valuable periodical keeps you updated on the latest issues, trends, chapter activities and economic news. In addition, each issue spotlights in-depth segments of the construction industry.
  
  
  

  MSA Solutions for Subcontractors & Suppliers:

  • NEW! - Members and non-members can join the ASA-FASA Discussion/Mentoring Group on the Economy.
  • Face the Costs of Managing Risks - and Win! PODCASE (members - nonmembers)
  • Better Handling of Change Orders, Cash Flow, Contract Negotiation, etc. (members - nonmembers)
  • Talk to Legislators About Your Issues (members - nonmembers) –
  • Post Jobs and Find Resumes at ASA's Career Center

   

   

   

   

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  PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL
  June 2009
  
  CPA - Dan West - Insurance Associates 301.838.9400
  Employee Benefits - Troy Snyder - Insurance Associates 301.315.6783
  Employee Benefits - Carolyn Robbins - Insurance Associates 703.352.6492
  Insurance - Dennis Clarken - Wachovia Insurance Services 703.760.6933
  Legal - Adam Harrison - Harrison Law Group 410.832.0000
  Safety - Dan Blankfeld - Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. 301.315.6260
  IT Tech - Chris Olexa - Osom Solutions 703.766.4555 x101
     

  MSA's 990 tax forms and tax exemption letter are available for inspection upon request. Thank you.