construction
Construction 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…
In 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…
If 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…
For 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…
Nowadays 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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…