Thu.Sep 28, 2023

article thumbnail

The Right Way to Avoid Tax Audits

Construction Business Owner

The Right Way to Avoid Tax Audits ccapoccia Thu, 09/28/2023 - 08:39 While the IRS’s own figures reveal that, in general, it only audits 1% or 2% of all taxpayers each year, the threat of an audit continues to strike fear into every construction business owner. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 directed $80 billion in new funding to the IRS over the next decade so it could hire 87,000 new workers.

IRS 349
article thumbnail

AECOM JV to lead $2.6B Virginia resilience project

Construction Dive

The mega-contractor, along with Moffatt & Nichol and Volkert, will provide program and project management services to protect the city from storm risk and sea-level rise due to climate change.

Virginia 132
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How Surety Bonds Can Better Your Business

Construction Business Owner

How Surety Bonds Can Better Your Business ccapoccia Thu, 09/28/2023 - 08:38 Findings from a recent report from Ernst & Young (EY) titled “The Economic Value of Surety Bonds” found that both public and private construction projects protected by surety bonds had lower rates of contractor default, lower cost of completion in the case of default, and were finished faster than unbonded projects.

article thumbnail

$2B Disney-sized theme park set to break ground in Oklahoma

Construction Dive

American Heartland will sprawl over 1,000 acres in the northeastern part of the state, according to developer Mansion Entertainment Group.

Oklahoma 154
article thumbnail

Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

article thumbnail

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

BD+C

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney MFPRO+ Blog High-rise Construction Apartments Office Buildings Engineers Codes Regulations Adaptive Reuse Reconstruction & Renovation Seismic Design Office-to-residential conversion seems

More Trending

article thumbnail

US Supreme Court to Review Agencies' Ability to Interpret Law

ENR Construction

At the start of its 2023-2024 session on Oct. 2, the U.S. Supreme Court has not yet set a date to hear arguments in a major case that could reevaluate the authority federal agencies have to interpret ambiguous language in U.S. law in rulemaking.

US 78
article thumbnail

$300M Jacksonville airport concourse delayed

Construction Dive

Environmental reviews and staffing shortages at the FAA have pushed back groundbreaking at the Florida airport’s Concourse B.

Airports 116
article thumbnail

US Government Shutdown Likely to Spare Some Infrastructure Programs

ENR Construction

IIJA-funded programs that use advanced appropriations and are protected from cutbacks, but other programs may be affected.

US 88
article thumbnail

How to Choose the Right Florist Shop for Your Needs?

Learn Civil Engineering

Whether you’re planning a wedding, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking to brighten up your space, choosing the right florist shop is crucial to ensure beautiful and fresh floral arrangements. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to find the perfect florist who understands your preferences and delivers high-quality blooms.

Plans 52
article thumbnail

Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

article thumbnail

France Eyes Toll Road Tax to Boost Transportation Spend

ENR Construction

Toll road operators are preparing to fight the proposed tax, which would raise an estimated $630 million in its first year.

Roads 78
article thumbnail

Fostering Leadership and Professionalism in Civil Engineering Education

Learn Civil Engineering

Civil engineers hold a unique position within society, serving as the architects of infrastructure and the custodians of public safety. Their work spans the construction of bridges, roads, buildings, water supply systems, and so much more, impacting every facet of modern life.

article thumbnail

Best Concrete Mix for Driveways

CivilJungle

Best Concrete Mix for Driveways The best concrete is the most widely used construction material. The new concrete driveway can cost a small fortune. You’ll repair it, first need to determine if the driveway is damaged.

article thumbnail

Curating Your Vision: How We Bring Color of the Year to Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings

BD+C

Curating Your Vision: How We Bring Color of the Year to Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings 1 kcichowicz Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:11 While the announcement of the 2024 Color of the Year spurs imagination, we turn to our color experts for efficiency and know-how on bringing that fresh hue to the coil and extrusion markets. SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COIL COATINGS Excitement builds with every coat of paint.

article thumbnail

The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

article thumbnail

France Eyes Toll Road Tax to Boost Transportation Investment Plan

ENR Construction

Toll road operators are preparing to fight the proposed tax, which would raise an estimated $630 million in its first year.

Roads 69
article thumbnail

Women in Plumbing & Piping: A Community of Support

Contractor Magazine

The new group empowers women through mentorship, networking, education and recognition.

article thumbnail

#129:  New Davis-Bacon Rules

NH Construction Law

For the first time in 40 years, the regulations implementing the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act have been updated, effective October 23, 2023. Contractors on federal and federally-funded projects need to be aware of the changes. Davis-Bacon has long mandated that construction workers on these projects must be paid at least the locally prevailing wage and fringe benefits applicable to each classification of workers.

article thumbnail

ENR Data Editor Visits Remote Canada Site for Project Update

ENR Construction

Jon Keller’s official title at ENR is associate editor, surveys and rankings, and he collects and interprets much of the global construction sector data that pours into ENR.

Site 36
article thumbnail

Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.