construction
Most federally funded projects and even some privately funded ones require contractors to obtain payment and performance bonds. Unfortunately, qualifying for those bonds can be a challenge for small construction…
Read MoreWhen evaluating the financial performance of a construction company, lenders, sureties and other stakeholders often want more than just an income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows. Although…
Read MoreConstruction projects are inherently fraught with risk. That’s why having the right insurance in place is critical for all parties involved. For contractors, however, adequate coverage typically comes at a…
Read MoreIn a physically intensive industry such as construction, injuries happen. For this reason, workers’ compensation insurance has got to play a critical role in your risk management efforts. From a…
Read MoreIf your construction business is structured as a partnership, limited liability company or S corporation, don’t overlook the potential benefits of a state’s pass-through entity tax (PTET). Nearly every state…
Read MoreFor construction businesses, financial management is notoriously complex. Contractors have to deal with the ebbs and flows of their respective markets, project-based pricing and collections, rising operating costs, and various…
Read MoreNowadays everything is “smart,” from phones to watches to appliances to, well, buildings. In a smart building, major systems — such as HVAC, lighting and security — are integrated under…
Read MoreFor construction businesses, workers’ compensation insurance is a must-have. Unfortunately, because of factors such as inflation and labor shortages, the cost per claim has generally increased industrywide in recent years.…
Read MoreThe construction business is risky business — with inflation, supply-chain complexities and the skilled labor shortage all combining to make life interesting to say the least. If you’re a general…
Read MoreIn the complex and sometimes chaotic world of long-term construction projects, many contractors find themselves struggling to accurately align the revenue coming in with the expenses being paid out. This…
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