Most business owners aren’t content with running a small company. They want to see that operation grow and grow to become a major player — if not the dominant player — in their markets. This certainly holds true for construction companies. Most general contractors aren’t satisfied jumping from small job to small job. They want to [...]
Construction is a competitive industry. And contractors aren’t just competing for projects; they’re also competing for a dwindling supply of new management talent and other skilled workers. To combat this problem, consider incentives that can help you attract, retain and motivate quality employees, such as equity-based compensation. A Powerful Tool Among the most powerful tools [...]
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) slashed federal corporate income taxes from a top rate of 35% to a flat rate of 21%. As a result, many construction company owners organized as pass-through entities — such as S corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs) and partnerships — are rethinking their business entity structures. An owner’s [...]
In recent years, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has focused its attention on construction companies and other businesses that rely heavily on foreign workers. And the agency isn’t just targeting companies that employ workers who are in the country illegally. It’s also penalizing businesses that fail to satisfy their employee verification paperwork [...]
In the construction industry, change orders are a fact of life. The trick is making them a profitable one! Managing change orders wisely can make the difference between a successful job and a losing one. Here are six tips to better managing the process: 1. Read the Contract. This may sound obvious, but contractors often [...]
It’s common for a construction contract to contain a “waiver of subrogation” provision under “insurance requirements.” Unfortunately, these provisions are widely misunderstood. Although they’re designed to shield owners, contractors and subcontractors against lawsuits by insurers covering project-related claims, the protection offered may not be as extensive as you might think. Understanding the Concept Subrogation is [...]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that shows no signs of diminishing soon. The construction industry continues to struggle with a shortage of skilled labor. Many contractors find themselves sorely limited in the size and number of projects they can take on because they simply don’t have the workforce to deploy. One way to mitigate [...]
Consider a Different Route Many privately held construction companies prepare audited financial statements that comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). They do so, at least in part, to satisfy the requirements of lenders, sureties and other business partners. Many of GAAP’s requirements benefit private businesses [...]
Most business owners aren’t content with running a small company. They want to see that operation grow and grow to become a major player — if not the dominant player — in their markets. This certainly holds true for construction companies. Most general contractors aren’t satisfied jumping from small job to small job. They want [...]
Construction is a competitive industry. And contractors aren’t just competing for projects; they’re also competing for a dwindling supply of new management talent and other skilled workers. To combat this problem, consider these equity-based compensation incentives that can help you attract, retain and motivate quality employees. A Powerful Tool Among the most powerful tools for [...]
