Accounting

Solve Construction Challenges With Intelligent Information Management

Construction companies face numerous pressures—some of which can be mitigated by a simple information management strategy. Through a unified, consolidated document management system, construction companies can increase efficiency and productivity.

Entity Structure for Contractors Under the New Tax Law

It is important to analyze the unique characteristics of each business while considering the federal and state tax implications and the business’ long-term intentions to pick the right entity structure.

Avoid Misunderstanding the Importance of Contract Ratios

Without a proper understanding of the ratios specific to the construction industry, contractors run the risk of compromising their financial strength.

Maximizing Contractor Capital for Increased Bonding Capacity

by Robert Mercado, William A. Clark Jr. | May 11, 2019
Accounting | Business | Risk | Surety Bonding

Many factors affect bonding capacity, but contractors have options that can enhance their capital position in order to maximize surety credit.

Depreciation Rules Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

by Martin C. McCarthy | May 8, 2019
Accounting | Business | Finance | Taxes

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 changed the depreciation rules for qualified real property. Contractors need to be aware of these changes, as well as how certain assets need to be depreciated or expensed under TCJA.

Everything Contractors Need to Know About the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

by Ashlie Forum | May 5, 2019
Accounting | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Taxes

Although the total impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) will only be determined with time, certain changes that begin with the 2018 tax year will have an immediate impact on contractors.

An Early Look at New Revenue Recognition Rules for Construction Contractors

by Alan Stein | Apr 18, 2019
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Project Delivery

Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, uses a principles-based model designed to improve consistency, comparability and usefulness of revenue disclosure. Here's a look at how it will impact the construction industry.

Will Opportunity Zones Accelerate Gentrification or Spur Critical Investment in Distressed Areas?

State and local officials will need to play a critical role in layering incentives to direct opportunity zone investment in projects with the greatest long-term benefits to local communities.

The Business of Construction

Business

Workforce

Culture

Safety

Risk

Legal & Regulatory

Markets

Technology

Equipment

SECTIONS

TOP LISTS

MAGAZINE

RESOURCES

CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE

Solve Construction Challenges With Intelligent Information Management

Entity Structure for Contractors Under the New Tax Law

Avoid Misunderstanding the Importance of Contract Ratios

Maximizing Contractor Capital for Increased Bonding Capacity

Depreciation Rules Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Everything Contractors Need to Know About the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

An Early Look at New Revenue Recognition Rules for Construction Contractors

Will Opportunity Zones Accelerate Gentrification or Spur Critical Investment in Distressed Areas?

Related Content

Construction Backlog Indicator Rebounds in February, Contractor Confidence Grows

What Buyers Really See in Your Financial Statements—And How to Make Them Count

The Four Pillars of Construction Consulting: Finance, Human Resources, Technology and Risk Management

Prioritizing Success: Succession Planning Beyond the Company Walls

Nonresidential Construction Spending Contracts in Six of Past Seven Months

Executive Insights 2024: Leaders in Construction Accounting

Sections

Top Lists

Magazine

Resources

Construction Executive