Don't Fear The Future: Cloud Computing Offers Significant Benefits
Few industries are as mobile as construction. With operations
scattered among multiple job sites and satellite offices, contractors
stand to gain significant benefits from what many have heralded
...
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Posted on May 23, 2013 at 12:00 AM |
Posted by Ronelle Sellers
Tags: CONSTRUCTION
Contractor's Toolbox: Solid Internal Controls Can Help Fight Fraud
Employee fraud, theft and embezzlement are costly problems for all businesses. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ 2012 Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse...
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Posted on May 06, 2013 at 12:00 AM |
Posted by Ronelle Sellers
Tags: CONSTRUCTION
Profit Fade Got You Down?
Unfortunately, profit fade has been the undoing of many
contractors. This financial malady often occurs as a contract
nears completion. If you’ve experienced profit fade on a past
project, you kn...
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Posted on February 21, 2013 at 12:00 AM |
Posted by Ronelle Sellers
Tags: CONSTRUCTION
Owner Compensation: What's Reasonable
Controlling
owners of closely held construction companies are generally free to set their
own salaries and bonuses. But, under certain circumstances, the reasonableness
of owner compensation ...
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Posted on June 22, 2012 at 12:00 AM |
Posted by Ronelle Sellers
Tags: CONSTRUCTION
Prequalifying Subcontractors Important in Today’s Economy
Subcontractor failure is one of the biggest risks faced by general contractors (GCs) today. And one of the most effective strategies for minimizing this risk is subcontractor prequalification....
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Posted on May 14, 2012 at 12:00 AM |
Posted by Ronelle Sellers
Tags: CONSTRUCTION
Weigh the pros and cons of IPD and BIM
There's
been a lot of talk in the construction industry lately about integrated project
delivery (IPD). IPD is a collaborative approach to construction projects that
can help reduce costs, elimin...
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Posted on March 01, 2012 at 12:00 AM |
Posted by Rob Bettis
Tags: CONSTRUCTION
3% Withholding On Government Contracts Comes Under Fire
A
controversial tax provision is scheduled to take effect in a little over a
year, and it could have a huge impact on your cash flow. The provision requires
most government entities to withhold 3% ...
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Posted on October 17, 2011 at 12:00 AM |
Posted by Administrator
Tags: CONSTRUCTION
Discover New Opportunities With Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances
In today’s highly competitive business environment, many construction companies are venturing into unfamiliar territory. Some are exploring opportunities across state lines or international border...
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Posted on October 07, 2011 at 12:00 AM |
Posted by Administrator
Tags: CONSTRUCTION
Is Your Construction Company At Risk?
Understand How to Account for Claim Revenue
As you know, the IRS takes great interest in your construction company’s revenue — and particularly how and when it’s received. If you encounter una...
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Posted on October 05, 2011 at 12:00 AM |
Posted by Administrator
Tags: CONSTRUCTION
Investing in Fixed Assets
An effective way to reduce your tax bill — without a significant impact on your balance sheet — is to acquire equipment and other fixed assets before year end. For example, bonus depreciation al...
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Posted on October 02, 2011 at 12:00 AM |
Posted by Administrator
Tags: CONSTRUCTION