Alliance of Specialist Contractors Association (ASCA)

Welcome to the Alliance of Specialist Contractors Association website. 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.

Our essential services to subcontractors are delivered by our own dedicated team of trained and qualified national executives combined with our experienced professional consultants. This brings a unique expertise to bear when dealing with members interests and concerns.

We deliver expert, effective, practical advice on a one to one basis on issues of the day as well dealing with the following matters:

  • Getting Work
  • Getting Paid
  • Contractual Advice
  • Prequalification
  • Bonds
  • Insolvencies
  • Insurances
  • Individual Company Targeted & Focused Training Programmes
  • Employment Legislation
  • Representations
  • Contract Disputes Resolution & Advice and Guidance
  • Health & Safety Legislation
  • General Management
  • Business Networking With Potential Clients

With our proven track record, particularly in today’s challenging climate , of delivering effective results to real problems we are recognised as being the cost effective management , training and advice resource which provides in-depth analysis of issues affecting the profitability of subcontracting companies.

Our telephone direct service is also available through our regional office network where members can make immediate contact to a dedicated executive in their region.

In addition to the above we are the organisation representing subcontracts at national level and are responsible for lobbying Government at the highest level on issues that affect subcontractors.

We encourage you to look through our website and learn more about how we can help you and your business.

ASCA President: Anthony O’Leary, DD O’Brien & Company Ltd

ASCA Member Trade Associations

  • Alliance of Specialist Contractors Associations (ASCA) Secretary Sean Downey
  • Master Painters and Decorators of Ireland (MPDI) Secretary Sean Downey
  • Plastering Contractors Association (PCA) Secretary Sean Downey
  • Roofing & Cladding Contractors Association (R&CCA) Secretary Sean Downey
  • Floor Covering & Tiling Contractors Association (FC&TCA) Secretary Sean Downey
  • Formwork SubContractors Association (FSCA) Secretary Sean Downey
  • Insulating Contractors Association (ICA) Secretary Sean Downey
  • Irish Association of Demolition Contractors (IADC) Secretary Sean Downey
  • Irish Window Association (IWA) Secretary Sean Downey
  • Joinery Manufacturers Association (JMA) Secretary Sean Downey
  • Master Glaziers Association (MGA) Secretary Sean Downey
  • National Association of Scaffolding & Access Contractors (NASAC) Secretary Sean Downey
  • National Furniture Manufacturers Association (NFA) Secretary Sean Downey
  • Road Safety Marking Contractors Association (RSMCA) Secretary Sean Downey
  • Roof Manufacturers & Suppliers Association (RM&SA) Secretary Sean Downey
  • Sheet Metal Manufacturers Association (SMA) Secretary Sean Downey
  • Irish Mobile Crane Hirers Association (IMCHA)

Members wishing to avail of the services offered, or potential members wishing to join the Association, please contact the following:

Director: Specialist Contracting – Sean Downey, sdowney@cif.ie

Executive: Specialist Contracting – Gillian Ross – gillianr@cif.ie

General Queries: asca@cif.ie