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Construction Success Story – Homebuilder looks to up its telematics game
March / April 2019
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 440
Abstract: This issue’s “Construction Success Story” features a company that specializes in building and servicing luxury residences. It had been using telematics technology to track vehicles for years but wanted to upgrade without losing control of costs. So, ownership consulted with the company’s CPA, who helped them explore three hot areas in telematics: integration, built-in equipment purchases and safety features.
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4 reasons why construction companies fail
March / April 2019
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 560
Abstract: Most contractors like to stay positive, but it can be productive from a strategic planning perspective to think worst-case scenario: What could cause the demise of one’s construction company? This article discusses four common reasons for construction business failure and how to prevent them.
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Protecting your heavy equipment from jobsite theft
March / April 2019
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 642
Abstract: Many contractors are surprised, most unpleasantly, to learn that their heavy equipment can indeed be stolen from jobsites. And the resulting costs and hassle are considerable. This article offers a variety of measures to prevent becoming a victim, including double-checking fencing and lighting, and thoroughly documenting assets.
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Take a closer look – How to gain more control over workers’ comp costs
March / April 2019
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 966
Abstract: Many contractors can’t help but notice that workers’ compensation premiums are their single highest insurance cost. This article suggests taking a closer look at why this is, including researching classification codes, forecasting postaudit adjustments and being wary of owner-controlled insurance programs. A sidebar advises contractors to factor workers’ comp costs into their estimating process.
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6 ways BIM will impact the industry in 2019
January / February 2019
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 462
Abstract: Building information modeling (BIM) has been changing the landscape of construction for a while now. Suffice to say, its impact will continue. This article describes six BIM-related technologies that will likely affect the industry in 2019 and beyond.
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Is it time for your business to embrace EAPs?
January / February 2019
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: The construction industry is among the hardest hit by suicides and the nationwide opioid crisis. Contractors can provide relief while strengthening their own workforces by offering employee assistance plans (EAPs). This article explains how EAPs can be a cost-effective way to help employees through tough times.
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Applying Heinrich’s Law to project safety
January / February 2019
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 671
Abstract: There are a variety of predictability models that can be applied to project safety in construction. Some are more complicated than others. This article discusses one of the oldest and easiest to understand: Heinrich’s Law.
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Always be building (the bottom line) – How to maintain your construction company’s net profits
January / February 2019
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 925
Abstract: A construction company may do many great things to operate profitably. But when expenses come due, its bottom line may not look so hot. This article explores a variety of ways to tighten up net profits. A sidebar looks at the troubling issue of slow-paying project owners.
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Construction Success Story – Preparing for a project owner’s audit
November / December 2018
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 447
Abstract: This issue’s “Construction Success Story” features an asphalt contractor who was looking to expand from smaller privately funded projects to larger public jobs. One of his many concerns was the prospect of a project owner auditing a job and his company. So, he consulted with his CPA, who explained to him what such audits might entail and how to best prepare for them.
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In construction, dispute resolution is a many-splendored thing
November / December 2018
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 654
Abstract: In the construction industry, disputes often arise between contractors and owners or with other parties. In such situations, construction companies may encounter a number of dispute resolution methods along with potential litigation. This article reviews these methods, providing key details about each.
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Don’t let your company become a cyber target
November / December 2018
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 553
Abstract: Hackers are only interested in organizations such as banks and retail chains that store the sensitive data of millions of customers, right? Not necessarily. As the construction process grows more reliant on the Internet, contractors can become cyber targets, too. This article discusses the why and how of cyberattacks and what construction companies can do to fight back.
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How sound are your financial statements? Don’t underestimate their inherent informative value
November / December 2018
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 931
Abstract: Many contractors may not fully realize how much important and useful information is in their financial statements ― information that is of special interest to lenders, sureties and investors. But what condition are those reports in? This article explains how to get the most from financial statements. A sidebar describes the role of these statements in strategic planning.
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Construction Success Story – Greener projects lead general contractor to an EMS
September / October 2018
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 458
Abstract: This issue’s “Construction Success Story” features a general contractor who had lost too much money to fines and high costs on green projects. During a financial planning meeting, she mentioned these high costs to her CPA. He had an idea: Design and implement an environmental management system to systematically manage sustainable best practices both on jobsites and throughout the company.
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Get ready to put TCJA’s depreciation breaks into action
September / October 2018
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 654
Abstract: Taking full advantage of depreciation tax breaks is a time-honored tradition for construction company owners. And this year is no different — in fact, it’s even more potentially beneficial under the changes wrought by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). This article explores the latest details of Section 179 expensing and the bonus depreciation deduction.
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Gearing up for the Internet of Things
September / October 2018
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 548
Abstract: Just as the Internet has changed how humans interact, the Internet of Things (IoT) is beginning to change the way inanimate objects communicate with one another and how we interact with those objects. Indeed, these capabilities are becoming more widely used by developers and project owners. This article explains what contractors need to know about the IoT and how they might use it to their benefit.
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From enemy to ally – Recognizing and accounting for indirect costs
September / October 2018
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 888
Abstract: In today’s construction industry, every project must be held accountable for its own expenses — in as much detail as possible. Thus, contractors need to systematically identify and account for indirect costs to ensure they see the true cost of each project. This article explains how to define, identify, allocate and contain indirect costs. A sidebar looks at a way to keep overhead expenses from getting out of control.