THURSDAY June 22, 2006

Three area subcontractors received awards for their safety programs at the annual meeting and safety awards program of the Association of Subcontractors & Affiliates (ASA Chicago).

Honored were: Andersen Concrete Pumping and Equipment Rental, Inc., a South Holland-based subcontractor specializing in commercial concrete pumping and equipment rental; Triumph Restoration, a Mokena-based subcontractor specializing in commercial building restoration; and Knickerbocker Roofing, a Harvey-based subcontractor specializing in commercial roofing, sheetmetal, and waterproofing.

This was Knickerbocker's fifth award; Triumph's fourth award and Andersen's first award.

Awards are presented to companies that have demonstrated continuing efforts in the implementation of exemplary safety programs. ASA Chicago is presenting awards to 43 member firms for their impeccable safety records in 2005.

In presenting the awards, safety committee chairman Bob Smith, of The Levy Co., said, "These firms have demonstrated a commitment for safety by reducing workplace accidents from the previous year and having the safest work sites among our members. They set an example for all subcontractors to follow."

The Association of Subcontractors & Affiliates (ASA Chicago) is an independent, nonprofit trade association representing all trades within the subcontracting industry in the Chicagoland area.

For almost 40 years, the association has serviced its more than 420 subcontractor and affiliate members by promoting professionalism through education, advocacy, and networking programs, and by providing a forum for business opportunities in the construction industry.

ASA Chicago is the only Chicagoland construction trade association devoted to business and state and local legislative issues affecting all subcontractors.