construction

Cash Flow Strategies for Construction Companies

Cash flow is the lifeblood of every business, but it’s especially vital for construction companies. In an industry characterized by razor-thin profit margins, solid cash management practices can make the…

What Contractors Need to Know About Bonding Capacity

Construction companies are required to obtain surety bonds on many types of projects — particularly those that are publicly funded. The bonds essentially guarantee that the work will be completed…

10 ways you can tighten up your construction company estimates

Accurate estimates are at the heart of every construction company’s financial success. They provide your team with a foundation to create project budgets, control costs, manage cash flow and, one…

Could your construction business qualify for an energy-efficient tax deduction?

Section 179D of the Internal Revenue Code allows a deduction for the cost of energy-efficient improvements to new or existing commercial buildings, as well as certain residential rental buildings. Originally…

Protect your construction business with careful project documentation

Here’s an often-overlooked fact: Meticulous recordkeeping plays a key role in running a successful construction business. Without proper documentation, you’ll likely struggle to support your position if a dispute arises.…

What construction businesses with inventory should know about Section 263A

Section 263A is an often misunderstood and misapplied part of the Internal Revenue Code. And it’s one that many construction businesses — particularly homebuilders — should get a handle on…

Check your construction company’s vital signs with KPIs

When you go to the doctor, the first thing the medical staff likely does is check vital signs such as your temperature and blood pressure. They do so because, if…

Contractors, keep an eye on where AI is headed

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been receiving plenty of press coverage lately, much of it negative. Like many technological innovations, AI is certainly susceptible to abuse and it’s far from infallible.…

Recent report champions women in construction

Construction is an industry historically dominated by men and currently grappling with a severe shortage of skilled labor. Meanwhile, women represent less than 11% of the construction workforce, according to…

Upgrading financial statements to a classified balance sheet

The three major parts of a company’s financial statements are generally regarded to be the balance sheet, the income statement and the statement of cash flows. One way a construction…