Alliance of Specialist Contractors’ Association
About us
Welcome to the Alliance of Specialist Contractors Association (ASCA). We are the umbrella group representing subcontractors, specialist contractors and suppliers within the construction industry in Ireland, including the Master Painters and Decorators of Ireland.
Utilising our national network with offices in Dublin, Cork and Galway we serve members throughout the entire country.
ASCA are the organisation representing subcontracts at national level and are responsible for lobbying Government at the highest level on issues that affect subcontractors.
ASCA Associations
ASCA encompasses the following trade associations, which are managed by the association Secretary, Gillian Ross.
- Alliance of Specialist Contractors Associations (ASCA)
- Master Painters and Decorators of Ireland (MPDI)
PLEASE NOTE: The MPDI has its own webpage on the CIF as it is the longest serving association in CIF - Irish Association of Demolition Contractors (IADC)
- Irish Mobile Crane Hirers Association (IMCHA)
- National Association of Scaffolding & Access Contractors (NASAC)
- Roofing & Cladding Contractors Association (RCCA)
- Floor Covering & Tiling Contractors Association (FC&TCA)
- Plastering Contractors Association (PCA)
- Formwork Subcontractors Association (FSCA)
- Insulating Contractors Association (ICA)
- Irish Window Association (IWA)
- Joinery Manufacturers Association (JMA)
- Master Glaziers Association (MGA)
- National Furniture Manufacturers Association (NFA)
- Road Safety Marking Contractors Association (RSMCA)
- Roof Manufacturers & Suppliers Association (RM&SA)
- Sheet Metal Manufacturers Association (SMA)
Contracting Services
Our essential services to specialist subcontractors are delivered by our dedicated team of trained and qualified national executives in collaboration with our experienced professional consultants and corporate clients. This brings a unique expertise to bear when dealing with members interests and concerns.
We deliver expert, effective, practical guidance on a one-to-one basis on current industry issues as well dealing with the following matters:
- Getting Work
- Getting paid
- Contractual guidance
- Prequalification
- Bonds
- Insolvencies
- Insurances
- Representations
- Contract Disputes Resolution Guidance
- General Business Management
- Business Networking with Potential Clients
Contracting Services
For further information on the following topics
- Tendering & Contracting
- Dispute Resolution Services
- Learning & Development Resources
- Contract Documents
Visit the Contractors’ Resource Hub
Key Contacts
In ASCA
Sean Downey
Director, Specialist Contracting
A Chartered and Registered Building Surveyor with over 20 years post graduate, technical and project management experience in Irish and European building projects. Managing specialist and subcontractor trade associations to assist in the development of professional, efficient contracting businesses. Our aim is to showcase the value of our member companies as ‘best in class’ and to help them achieve their business growth ambitions. Leading initiatives on innovation, BIM and continuous improvement for the construction sector. Specialist support areas primarily include, advising on contract, payment, dispute resolution and procurement issues.
Gillian Ross
Executive, Specialist Contracting
Gillian Ross is responsible for the executive support of specialist associations’ business within the Federation. Gillian administers a range of member services activities covering marketing and promotion of associations, lobbying and representation. She also deals with member queries on procurement, tendering and contractual matters, amongst other issues.
General Queries: [email protected]