News Category: Construction

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December 5, 2024

Update: BOI Reporting Enforcement Halted

On December 3, 2024, a Texas district court issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This injunction means that Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting is no longer required, and noncompliance with the January 1, 2025, deadline … Read more…

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December 3, 2024

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 in question will fulfill the performance obligations of the construction … Read more…

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November 19, 2024

Many construction businesses need to step it up on cybersecurity

By now, most contractors are well aware of the threat of cyberattacks. However, at least one recent survey indicates that many construction companies still aren’t adequately protecting themselves. In mid-October, insurance giant Travelers released the results of its 11th annual … Read more…

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November 15, 2024

Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Deadline Approaching

Update: This information is now outdated as of December 5, 2024. Please click here to see our December 5, 2024 post for the latest developments. As a reminder, the clock is ticking for U.S. companies to file the new Beneficial … Read more…

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October 10, 2024

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, don’t forget there are also plenty of front-office technology tools … Read more…

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September 23, 2024

What contractors should know about the IRA’s PWA requirements

In June 2024, the IRS released final regulations addressing the prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) requirements for increased clean energy tax deduction or credit amounts. These tax breaks were made available under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Satisfying the requirements … Read more…

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August 19, 2024

7 ways construction companies can address materials costs

Although the overall costs of construction materials nationwide have stabilized somewhat this year, many contractors still likely face challenges in this area. The price of specific types of materials continues to fluctuate, and local markets are subject to turbulence because … Read more…

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August 2, 2024

Construction business owners: Prepare now for possible tax law changes

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into law in 2017 and generally took effect at the start of 2018. It brought sweeping changes to various aspects of tax law for both individuals and businesses. But many of … Read more…

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July 16, 2024

How construction business owners can make succession planning easier

Creating a comprehensive and actionable succession plan is rarely easy for business owners. It’s certainly a challenge for most contractors, who may find it difficult to step away from the day-to-day hustle and bustle of building to envision life without … Read more…

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May 10, 2024

How construction businesses can better manage their money

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 other factors — not the least of which is bad … Read more…

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