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The Construction Submittal Process: The Gold Standard Review

by Nelson S. Frech | May 11, 2021
Business | Finance | Project Management

The submittal review process applies administrative checks and balances to all aspects of a construction project. Construction managers and general contractors should approach this process as an additional opportunity to add value to their clients’ projects.

How Small and Mid-Sized Construction Companies Can Overcome Increased Taxes and Restrictions

by Construction Executive | May 11, 2021
Business | Economy | Finance | Taxes

Among current business and industry issues, two stand out in the minds of small and mid-sized construction companies: tax increases and banking restrictions. After years of lower taxes, it almost seems inevitable they will rise, [...]

The End of LIBOR: Managing the Risks of an Interest Rate Transition

by Daniel Bray, Paul Dombrowski, Jai Khanna | May 11, 2021
Business | Finance

If the interest rate for your business financing or contracts is based on LIBOR (the London Interbank Offered Rate), then you should be aware of an upcoming interest rate change, which will affect those agreements.

Loan Options for Construction Stakeholders Once PPP Funding Runs Out

by Alexander Cohen | May 5, 2021
Accounting | Business | Finance

PPP funding is only a temporary solution for small businesses. A number of other SBA programs are available to assist owners in the construction industry and their clients.

New Lease Accounting Standard: Deferred But Not Forgotten

by Robert Mercado, Michelle Johnson | Apr 30, 2021
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Finance | Taxes

Although the new lease standard implementation has been deferred, contractors must review current and future lease agreements to proactively position and prepare the entity’s financials.

Construction Contractors Must Understand Retainage In 2021

by Ed Williams | Apr 28, 2021
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Contracts | Finance | Legal and Regulatory | Project Delivery | Project Management

Here is a guide to help contractors understand retainage and learn the process to manage it, with bonus facts that can be helpful when dealing with retainage in real-world scenarios.

Strategies for Surviving Recessions: Billing, Collections and Automation

by Stephen King | Apr 24, 2021
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Economy | Finance

Companies that execute automation, billing and collections in an efficient manner have a better chance of weathering turbulent times, boosting cash flow and improving efficiency.

Prequalify Customers to Reduce Credit Risk as Bankruptcies Rise

by Lori J. Drake | Apr 21, 2021
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Finance | Risk | Risk Management

Contractors can protect themselves from potential credit risks by prequalifying potential customers and closely following their credit policies to collect payment.
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