Benefits
Texas Construction Association Member Benefits
The program provides for lower workers’ compensation insurance premiums to its subcontractor members through its group purchasing power and premium discounts. The program was developed by subcontractors to benefit subcontractors. In addition to participants being eligible for Texas Mutual Insurance Company’s regular dividend, they are also eligible for the Special TCA group dividend. Coverage can be purchased through the members’ insurance agent. Find more information at www.txconstructionwc.com.
TCA offers a multi-faceted health care program through Humana at a premium discount off Humana’s guaranteed issue medical insurance policies for employers with 2-50 employees, as well as a premium discount for employers with 51-99 employees. Employers with over 99 employees are provided special custom pricing. For more details or for a referral to a local agent, contact Dick Lepanen at 512-457-4005 or dlepanen@higginbotham.net.
TCA has partnered with Office Depot’s National Commerce Group to provide our members with discounts on almost all products. TCA members receive 15-30% off the top 100 items businesses purchase most and up to 80% on additional business products. In addition to product discounts, our members pay only 2.5 cents for black and white copies, 29 cents for color copies, and receive 40% off finishing services. Sign up online at http://www.texcon.org/officedepot or contact Shannon Bryant, Shannon.Bryant@officedepot.com or 512-983-3338.
Paycard Program
TCA has partnered with Wex! to offer members paycards for their employees at little to no cost. Texas Law states that employers no longer have to paper check and this gives employees without a bank account an option. More information can be found on the two flyers listed below.
Fuel Card Program
TCA has partnered with Leasing Associates to offer a fuel card program. Leasing Associates is one of our own CTSA members and works hard to find the right auto options for your company. More information can be fond on the flyer listed below.
Education Center
A foundational plank of the Texas Construction Association’s mission is to provide education and resources to our members. TCA encourages members to become well informed about the construction industry, construction law, and subcontractor rights. TCA’s commitment is to make available to our members decidedly useful information; to provide superior presentations by qualified experts in the construction and construction related fields; and to help Texas subcontractors and suppliers maintain their leading edge in the construction industry. Visit our education center by clicking the Education tab on our home page at www.texcon.org.
TCA Career Center
TCA’s Career Center is the Texas Construction Industry’s premiere resource for online employment connections. Here, employers and recruiters can access the most qualified talent pool with relevant work experience to fulfill staffing needs. Visit our career center at http://www.texcon.org/texcon/Member_Benefits.asp.
Construction Contract Clause Library – Members only access
TCA provides a glossary of contract clauses commonly found in construction contracts. Explanations and examples are given to help members apply the information to their own specific situations.
Issue Brief – Members only access
TCA posts white papers on important issues affecting subcontractors before the Texas legislature.