Founded in 1964, the D.C. Metropolitan Subcontractors Association (DCMSA) is a not-for-profit trade association representing subcontractors and specialty contractors in the construction industry. DCMSA serves more than 250 member firms in the tri-state area.

As the first and founding chapter of the American Subcontractors Association (ASA), DCMSA is part of a network of ASA chapters that concentrates exclusively on the business issues affecting all subcontractors and specialty trade contractors, both union and non-union firms, from virtually every trade specialty.

The association strives to inform building owners, financial representatives, government officials, and others that more than 90% of all industrial and commercial construction is performed by subcontractors. DCMSA also emphasizes needed reform on such issues as retainage, prompt payment, lien rights, bidding practices, hold-harmess agreements and onerous contract clauses.

Along with the national headquarters in Alexandria, VA, DCMSA represents the interests of it's members directly before the U.S. Congress, federal and state departments, and regulatory agencies.

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