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Home Building Accounts for Nearly 3% of U.S. Labor Force

Pro Builder

Home Building Accounts for Nearly 3% of U.S. employed civilian labor force, residential construction workers accounted for 2.8% employed civilian labor force, residential construction workers accounted for 2.8% In Florida, residential construction workers account for a relatively high 4.3% Labor Force. cbroderick.

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Arizona Sales Tax Prime Contracting Examples for 2015: How to Receive Automatic Updates

Carol Hagen

Marj Weber, Irontree Construction Inc introduces the AZ sales tax panel (left to right): Craig McPike, Snell & Wilmer; Christie Comanita, Arizona Dept. Marj Weber, Irontree Construction Inc introduces the AZ sales tax panel (left to right): Craig McPike, Snell & Wilmer; Christie Comanita, Arizona Dept. Washington #233, Tempe.

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Arizona Contracting Sales Tax Flow Charts for 2015

Carol Hagen

If you’re in construction and perform work in Arizona, the first few months of 2015 have been confusing when it comes to sales tax (know as Transaction Privilege Tax). File these with each project as a supporting document (in case of an audit from the Arizona Department of Revenue) and circle the Yes/No answers you used.

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Construction Budgeting Resource for Arizona

Carol Hagen

Whether it’s the chief estimator, accountant or IT director, knowing what the going rates are in your area can help you budget and ultimately attract the best talent to your construction firm. Many of the regional associations have been invited to participate including: Arizona Builders Alliance.

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Arizona Construction Salary Survey Says…

Carol Hagen

The Arizona Construction Salary Survey provides you with the employee compensation benchmarks for budgeting and data for best practices during your salary negotiations. While Monster, Craigslist and Jobing.com usage were more popular, the Arizona construction industry has begun to embrace some social media.

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How Smart Builders Make Money Before They Ever Break Ground

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According to researchers at Arizona State University, preconstruction costs can account for as much as 5% of a project’s total budget, depending on the type and complexity of the project.

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Contractors in Arizona, the New Sales Tax and Your Bottom Line

Carol Hagen

Arizona Contractors In a Pickle? Arizona’s economic recover has probably been deferred 6-8 months with the sales tax increase passed earlier this week by voters and sadly will put more strain on the construction industry. The higher rate goes into effect June 1st, 2010.

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