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Benefits of Membership

ASFE's primary purpose is to provide a continuing source of innovation to help Member Firms prosper through professionalism. ASFE was formed not only to place loss prevention education materials at the fingertips of its members, but to act as a pioneer, building new strategies in loss prevention. ASFE created the concept of limitation of liability for design and environmental professionals in 1970. It did the same for Peer Review in 1977. It introduced Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR) to the construction industry in 1973 and led development of Recommended Practices for Design Professionals Engaged in the Resolution of Construction Industry Disputes, an effective tool for countering hired guns. ASFE has also developed the industry's most advanced risk management programs and materials, designed principally for projects managers. Historically, ASFE has enjoyed the highest rate of membership renewal among similar organizations because it helps members avoid claims and lawsuits, and, therefore, save money. Some of the specific benefits of membership include:

Newsletter
ASFE's newsletter, NewsLog, issued six times a year, is a definitive resource. Since 1969, NewsLog has provided the latest information on effective practices, client relations, legal rulings, educational events, limitation of liability, contract clauses, professional selling techniques, human resources management, and ASFE itself. It includes information about member news, committee work, ASFE publications, and new members. Click here to read some News articles.

Publications and Materials
ASFE produces and maintains a variety of publications and other materials of benefit to its members. Click here for a complete list of ASFE publications and detailed descriptions of the most frequently ordered publications.

Membership Meetings
ASFE holds two membership meetings each year, one in the spring, usually held in a major city in the United States or Canada, and one in the fall, usually at a resort.They are open to firm representatives and their guests. Each meeting offers many educational and networking sessions. Plan to attend an ASFE meeting. There, you will meet the movers and shakers of ASFE, those who have been active members and practicing professionals for years, even, in some cases, for decades. Learn from these people. Their collective knowledge and expertise are awesome; their acquaintance and friendship, invaluable. ASFE has always given members collective wisdom about professional practice, risk management, contract negotiation, and much, much more. It has nurtured professional relationships that have enriched many individuals' practices and personal lives. Click here for information on upcoming meetings and other events.

BackYard Seminars
ASFE 's BackYard Seminars are so-called because they are brought on request to the "back yard" of a firm, group of firms, agency, association, or college. This approach makes such seminars far more affordable than they otherwise would be, by eliminating significant promotional and administrative expenses. Those who attend the courses receive Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for their involvement. Click here for more information about BackYard Seminars.

Other Programs
ASFE also offers Peer Review, Fundamentals of Professional Practice, audio education, model contracts, client communication tools, case histories, and marketing assistance designed to help firms to realize professional and financial success. Click here for information about ASFE's Publications and Programs.

Committees
Join an ASFE committee.  Committee get-togethers are brainstorming sessions. Participants consider where the profession is today, where it should be, and how ASFE can help it get there. Join a committee!  Click here for information on ASFE's committees.

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