construction

Construction Companies Can Manage Their Workers’ Comp Costs

For 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.…

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Best Practices in Construction: Subcontractor Prequalification

The 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…

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An Overview of the Percentage of Completion Accounting Method for Construction Businesses

In 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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Is Now the Time for Your Construction Company to Invest in Electric Vehicles?

As the United States, and indeed the world, shifts toward clean energy, most construction businesses will need to contemplate converting their fleets to electric vehicles (EVs). Whether your company should…

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Read up on DBA Rules Before Bidding on Public Jobs

If your construction business plans to bid on a publicly funded project, it’s important to understand your obligations under prevailing wage laws. This includes the federal Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) and…

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Group Captive Insurance May Suit Construction Companies

Construction is a highly competitive industry notorious for its razor-thin profit margins. That’s why it’s important for contractors to identify every possible way to reduce costs, generate income and minimize…

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Change Order Management: Best Practices for Construction Businesses

As you know, change orders are an inherent part of the construction industry. Alterations to the original design, specifications, execution methods or scope of a job can impact the budget…

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Tax Fundamentals for Construction Businesses in the New Year

For construction business owners, the arrival of a new year should mean two things: high hopes for a busy twelve months and tax planning. Let’s focus on the latter with…

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How Construction Company Owners Can Build a Succession Plan Framework

At some time or another, construction company owners must hang up their hard hats. But what will happen to your business when you retire or move on to the next…

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A Look Into the Look-Back Method

If you are a construction contractor reporting revenue from long-term contracts on the percentage-of-completion method (PCM), you may be required to file Form 8697 – Interest Computation Under the Look-Back Method…

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