News Category: Construction

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December 30, 2024

Dec. 26th BOI Update: Court Blocks Reporting Requirement…Again

Update: The Corporate Transparency Act and its BOI reporting requirements are currently under litigation. Please refer to our most recent post for the latest developments. In another twist for small-business owners, a federal court has once again halted the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirement. On Thursday, December 26, a Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals panel … Read more…

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December 26, 2024

Dec. 23rd Appeals Court Ruling Reinstates CTA & Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirement

Update: The Corporate Transparency Act and its BOI reporting requirements are currently under litigation. Please refer to our most recent post for the latest developments. On Monday, December 23, 2024, the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the nationwide injunction issued earlier this month against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Monday’s ruling revives the immediate enforceability of the CTA, … Read more…

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December 17, 2024

Update: BOI Reporting Enforcement Halted

Update: The Corporate Transparency Act and its BOI reporting requirements are currently under litigation. Please refer to our most recent post for the latest developments. On December 3, 2024, a Texas district court order placed a nationwide preliminary injunction on enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), placing the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirement and its January 1, 2025 deadline on hold. The Department of Justice … Read more…

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December 17, 2024

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 plans (ESOPs). These plans offer a gradual exit strategy and … 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: The Corporate Transparency Act and its BOI reporting requirements are currently under litigation. Please refer to our most recent post for the latest developments. As a reminder, the clock is ticking for U.S. companies to file the new Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report with the federal government. This new reporting requirement for businesses took effect on January 1, 2024 … 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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