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4 ways to wise up to smart buildings
Winter 2023
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 456
Abstract: Everything is connected, or so they say. In a smart building, all of the major systems really are connected … to the Internet. And projects to build these types of structures are growing in popularity. This article offers up four ways that contractors can adjust their expectations when working on a smart building.
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CHIPS Act offers opportunities and challenges
Winter 2023
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 520
Abstract: When the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors and Science (CHIPS) Act was signed into law, most of the hubbub was about how manufacturers would benefit. But not so fast, construction businesses have been handed a great opportunity as well. This article describes how the new law will likely create billions of dollars’ worth of projects for contractors qualified to perform them.
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How to up your financial reporting game
Winter 2023
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 656
Abstract: Most contractors would probably rather be on the jobsite than hunched over a spreadsheet. But there’s no denying the key role that accurate and exhaustive financial statements and other reports can play in the success and growth of the business. This article discusses several ways that a construction company can improve at financial reporting.
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What does the future hold? Checking up on backlog: the industry’s and yours
Winter 2023
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 914
Abstract: Few construction companies can get by bidding on, performing and completing one job at a time. The typical practice is to build up a backlog of projects that ensures the business will be busy for the immediate and maybe even long-term future. This article explains how contractors can engage in backlog management using industry data as well as company-focused best practices. A sidebar notes that key performance indicators can greatly aid in this effort.
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4 ways to wise up to smart buildings
January / February 2023
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 456
Abstract: Everything is connected, or so they say. In a smart building, all of the major systems really are connected … to the Internet. And projects to build these types of structures are growing in popularity. This article offers up four ways that contractors can adjust their expectations when working on a smart building.
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CHIPS Act offers opportunities and challenges
January / February 2023
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 520
Abstract: When the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors and Science (CHIPS) Act was signed into law, most of the hubbub was about how manufacturers would benefit. But not so fast, construction businesses have been handed a great opportunity as well. This article describes how the new law will likely create billions of dollars’ worth of projects for contractors qualified to perform them.
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How to up your financial reporting game
January / February 2023
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 656
Abstract: Most contractors would probably rather be on the jobsite than hunched over a spreadsheet. But there’s no denying the key role that accurate and exhaustive financial statements and other reports can play in the success and growth of the business. This article discusses several ways that a construction company can improve at financial reporting.
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What does the future hold? Checking up on backlog: the industry’s and yours
January / February 2023
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 914
Abstract: Few construction companies can get by bidding on, performing and completing one job at a time. The typical practice is to build up a backlog of projects that ensures the business will be busy for the immediate and maybe even long-term future. This article explains how contractors can engage in backlog management using industry data as well as company-focused best practices. A sidebar notes that key performance indicators can greatly aid in this effort.
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The future of 3D printing in construction
Fall 2022
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 446
Abstract: Science fiction lovers will have little trouble envisioning a wall panel materializing out of thin air thanks to the high-tech hardware aboard an intergalactic starship. That’s the concept of 3D printing, which is very real but not yet widely used in construction. This article explores the potential benefits and problems of a dramatically advancing technology.
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Check your company’s vital signs with KPIs
Fall 2022
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 536
Abstract: Many construction business owners lose sleep wondering whether they’re staying ahead of or falling behind the competition. Seemingly unpredictable equipment breakdowns are also a constant cause of concern. As this article explains, regularly checking certain key performance indicators can provide insights and alleviate stress.
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Worth a look: the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Fall 2022
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 690
Abstract: The skilled labor shortage continues to challenge construction businesses. One potential way to mitigate the problem is to hire individuals from certain “targeted” groups that often encounter difficulties finding employment. As discussed in this article, by doing so, a construction company may be able to avail itself of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.
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What are change orders really costing you?
Fall 2022
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 891
Abstract: Most construction projects are well planned and documented before a shovel hits the ground. That’s why change orders are a big deal; they represent a notable deviation from the building plans. This article discusses how contractors can better identify the true costs of change orders. A sidebar looks at whether a construction company should ever consider doing change-order work for free.
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Is it time to hire a construction technologist?
November / December 2022
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 444
Abstract: Construction is all about bricks, lumber and usually a bulldozer or two, right? Not entirely. Technology now plays a huge role in how contractors operate. So much so that some companies are adding a management-level position called a construction technologist. This article explores the purpose of the job, as well as the potential advantages and risks of hiring someone to fill it.
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Occupational fraud continues to hit construction hard
November / December 2022
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 535
Abstract: Construction companies are no strangers to fraud. The industry has struggled for decades to overcome an image sullied by kickbacks and other illegal activities. While its reputation has improved, the construction sector still suffers from a high percentage of fraud. This article reviews the results of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ “Occupational Fraud 2022: A Report to the Nations,” and offers some antifraud tips.
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Managing your exposure to sales and use taxes
November / December 2022
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 672
Abstract: Most construction companies pride themselves on their mobility. Within reason, if they can get to a project, they’ll bid on it. When a construction company crosses state lines, however, sales and use taxes may come into play. This article reviews some important points related to this form of taxation, including a landmark legal decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. South Dakota v. Wayfair, No. 17–494, June 21, 2018 (U.S. Supreme Court)
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Build up your defenses – 9 cash-flow strategies to combat inflation
November / December 2022
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 920
Abstract: Remember when the term “high inflation” was generally only associated with the 1970s and early 1980s? No longer, as rising prices have been an issue both nationally and globally this year. This article suggests nine inflation-fighting, cash-flow-boosting strategies for construction company owners to consider. A sidebar sings the praises of cash-flow forecasting as part of sound financial management.