Join the DCMSA!

You Will Enjoy These Valuable Benefits…

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 (See Calendar)

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.

Monthly Newsletter

Get practical information on how to make your business more profitable. Our newsletter 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. or click on The Pulse here.

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 www.asaonline.com ; 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.