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Percentage of Completion or Completed Contract: Which Is Better for Long-Term Contract Tax Reporting?

To make sure tax strategy aligns with business and personal goals, it is vital for contractors to explore their reporting options.

The Expansion of Potential Liability of Construction Managers and Consultants

by Scott D. Cessar | Oct 10, 2019
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Risk Management | Safety

There is a greater likelihood of lawsuits naming construction managers and consultants as defendants. The consequence of more claims has led to increased costs for legal expenses and settlements.

Strong and Flexible: How Contractors Can Build Practical Medical Marijuana Policies

by Jason Culotta | Oct 8, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Wellness

How can employers develop, implement and enforce medical marijuana policies that ensure a safe workplace without running afoul of employees’ rights?

Risks to Consider When Bidding on a Construction Project

Forward-looking contractors integrate risk management in their bidding process. It involves careful planning of project schedule, realistic budget assessment and systematic mapping of potential obstacles.

What Should Be in Every Construction Agreement

by Patrick Barthet | Oct 7, 2019
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

A detailed and coherent construction agreement on every job minimizes confusion, makes clear everyone’s responsibilities and reduces disputes. There are six key things to address in every construction agreement.

Immigration Reform Remains Elusive in Divided Congress

by Peter Comstock | Oct 1, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Immigration reform will likely go largely unaddressed this year and remain a top issue in the 2020 elections while the arguments over partisan proposals get louder and employers continue to struggle under the current system.

Construction Lien Waiver Provisions Contractors Should Be Using

Not all lien waivers are created equal. While lien waivers include a release of liens, they can also include language on payment to lower-tier subs, indemnification and defective work.

Important Deadline: Submit EEO-1 Component 2 Compensation Data by Sept. 30

by ABC | Sep 25, 2019
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Total Human Health

Certain employers will be required for the first time to submit detailed data on employee compensation and hours worked for calendar years 2017 and 2018 to the EEOC as part of their annual EEO-1 form submission by Sept. 30, 2019.

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Percentage of Completion or Completed Contract: Which Is Better for Long-Term Contract Tax Reporting?

The Expansion of Potential Liability of Construction Managers and Consultants

Strong and Flexible: How Contractors Can Build Practical Medical Marijuana Policies

Risks to Consider When Bidding on a Construction Project

What Should Be in Every Construction Agreement

Immigration Reform Remains Elusive in Divided Congress

Construction Lien Waiver Provisions Contractors Should Be Using

Important Deadline: Submit EEO-1 Component 2 Compensation Data by Sept. 30

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