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Construction Business Problem-Solving: Track Costs Once the Project Starts

by Matt Mong | Nov 30, 2021
Accounting | Business | Finance | Project Delivery | Project Management

By governing all project costs together, contractors get a holistic view of the entire project costs, allowing them to manage the financial aspects of their projects more effectively.

How a Refinancing Option Supports New Construction

by Alexander Cohen | Nov 17, 2021
Business | Finance

Borrowers have an opportunity to find new value with their investments by refinancing floating rate SBA 7a construction loans to preferable SBA 504 fixed-rate loans.

De-Risk Construction Bids

by René Morkos | Nov 17, 2021
Accounting | Business | Finance | Project Management | Risk | Risk Management

Here are five tips to help general contractors and developers bidding for big projects reduce their exposure to risk by successfully navigating this perilous process and laying the groundwork for more successful bids.

FAR Goes Beyond the A/E Firm to Affect Contractors

by Michelle Johnson, Robert Mercado | Nov 3, 2021
Accounting | Business | Contracts | Finance

Contractors that understand the complexities of working with government entities can have profitable opportunities. The key identifying allowable and unallowable costs, which will assist in maximizing the overhead rate.

Cost Reduction Strategies for Major Excavation Projects

by René Morkos | Oct 27, 2021
Commercial | Finance | Infrastructure | Markets

Wielded properly, today’s tools boost construction efficiency and performance, while minimizing onsite challenges and risks—a solid foundation of savings for general contractors and developers.

Six Trends Impacting the B2B Payment World in 2021

by Josh Cyphers | Oct 26, 2021
Business | Business Development | Finance

Clear patterns in B2B payments have emerged since the pandemic began and are likely to unfold in the next year. These are some of the trends taking the driver’s seat in payment automation.

Live Field Data for Safety Reduces Risk and Costs

by Mike Merrill | Oct 25, 2021
Business | Data Analytics | Finance | OSHA | Productivity | Safety | Technology

The use of live field data can decrease unnecessary risks by empowering workers to report safety concerns, enabling management to share safety information in real time.

Six Tax Planning Opportunities for Construction Contractors

by Martin C. McCarthy | Oct 19, 2021
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Finance | Taxes

Many tax provisions were implemented under legislation aimed to help businesses and individuals deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and its ongoing economic disruption. Here are some strategies to consider.
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