construction

Is Earned Wage Access a Viable Option for Construction Companies?

Earned wage access (EWA) is catching on across various industries. Many different types of employers are using it to help attract and retain employees, but is it a viable option…

The Contractor’s Role in Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

When project owners invest in construction jobs, they invariably look for long-term value. Whether road, residence or commercial real estate, the final deliverable needs to stand the test of time…

Exit Strategy: ESOPs for Construction Companies

Contractors often struggle to find suitable buyers for their companies when they’re ready to retire or otherwise move on. That may be why many construction businesses implement employee stock ownership…

What Contractors Should Expect When Getting Bonded

Under a performance bond, a legally binding agreement is established between a construction company, a surety (the bond provider) and a project owner. Essentially, the bond guarantees that the business…

Why Busy Contractors Should Consider Benchmarking

If you’re like most busy construction business owners, you have plenty on your plate. Adding anything more to it is likely a tall order unless that item is going to…

Is Wearable Tech a Good Fit for Your Construction Company?

Construction technology has been growing and improving in a variety of ways. Much of the focus is on front-office technologies such as project management systems and building information management software.…

Work Hard, Get Paid: Accounts Receivable Management for Contractors

Slow payments create many problems for construction companies. They reduce cash flow, undermine profitability, and shrink the working capital needed to fund current projects and other expenses related to day-to-day…

Is a PTET Election Right for Your Construction Company?

Businesses structured as partnerships, S corporations or limited liability companies generally aren’t subject to the federal corporate income tax. This is because tax liability “passes through” such entities to each business…

The Expiration of the TCJA: Impacts on the Construction Industry

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), enacted in December 2017, introduced several significant provisions that have influenced various sectors, including the construction industry. As key provisions approach their expiration…

An Update on the Employee Retention Tax Credit for Construction Companies

When the pandemic hit in 2020, the federal government rolled out the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) under the CARES Act. Federal government officials and lawmakers created the credit to…

Could CRM Software Help Your Construction Business?

When you read the words “construction software,” the first thing that may come to mind is an application that helps you plan or execute projects. Although this is certainly common,…

Be Mindful of Backlog: Yours and the Industry’s

In the construction business, backlog is generally defined as the total value of all the projects a construction company has signed contracts for but has yet to complete. The construction…

Protecting Your Construction Business From Ransomware

Construction businesses are an attractive target for ransomware attacks. In fact, according to a recent study by NordLocker, a developer of encryption software, the construction industry was targeted more often…

What Are Your Construction Company’s True Labor Costs?

The construction industry is more competitive than ever, so accurate estimates are critical. Labor is usually among the largest costs associated with any project; even small errors in this part…

5 Great Professional Industry Associations for Construction Management Professionals

Nearly 8 million people are employed within the Construction sector of the United States. A great way to access that network of people is through professional associations. Not only can…