Does your construction company follow U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? If so, there’s an important deadline coming up later this year that you should start thinking about right now. For annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, and for interim periods beginning a year later, GAAP-compliant companies must begin following the Financial Accounting Standards […]
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You are patient zero: How to diagnose and cure your bidding maladies
Many people outside construction think the hardest part of the job is the labor required to build or renovate structures and infrastructure. But insiders know the toughest part is often bidding on the project itself. No matter how strong your body of work might be historically when it comes to winning bids, any system can […]
TCJA could inspire you to change your business structure
Since its passage in late 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has given business owners and their tax advisors plenty to think about. One ongoing item of interest to contractors is whether their chosen business structure still makes sense in light of tax law reform. What’s the deal? The TCJA slashed federal corporate […]
How to become an employer of choice
Spring means a weather warmup and more projects underway. It can also be a time of desperation, when contractors need to hire new employees before the busy season takes hold. With the construction industry continuing to face a nationwide shortage of skilled labor, it’s critical to look for any edge you can find to distinguish […]
Why it’s worth going above and beyond OSHA compliance
Every contractor is aware of the importance of complying with safety rules set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). There are heavy penalties and fines associated with noncompliance. And most construction businesses take steps to at least meet the minimum qualifications. But why be satisfied with the bare minimum? There are several […]
The 411 on IoT: Everything is connected
Once upon a time, there was the Internet. And relatively speaking, it was easy to understand. The Internet was (and is) a network on which any computer on the planet could communicate with other like-connected computers, enabling users to correspond and share files. But the Internet wasn’t (and isn’t) satisfied with connecting only computers. It […]
Speeding up the payment process: Supply chain financing for construction projects
Construction is historically an invoice-based industry. You get paid when work is completed, and only after the invoice is submitted along with other documentation and approved by multiple project stakeholders. This payment process can take weeks or months, creating serious cash flow and working capital challenges for contractors who are waiting to get paid for work […]
Why it’s a good idea to review your business plan
Most construction companies start out with a business plan: a road map that outlines goals and details how to achieve them. But once a business is up and running, this document tends to get buried in a file cabinet or on a hard drive. Construction company owners, however, would benefit from digging out their business […]
Deconstructing the TCJA’s deduction for business income
We’re fast approaching the one-year anniversary of the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). All these months later, the law continues to challenge tax experts and business owners alike as they try to implement strategies to maximize the tax savings from the act. One example is the new tax deduction for qualified […]
Tips on managing and reducing payroll costs
Every construction company must pay its employees, so some payroll costs are unavoidable. But precisely how you should go about paying your employees can change over time. What made sense a few years ago may not be as logical or efficient now. Let’s look at some ways contractors can streamline payroll tasks to keep costs […]