Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 19, 2021

For construction business owners, working with independent contractors can be a lifesaver. Although, hiring Independent Contractors can get very expensive, very fast! The Internal Revenue has a defined set of rules on the difference between an "Independent Contractor" and "Employee." With all the documentation in place, a person could still be classified in the eyes of the Internal Revenue Service as an "Employee.".

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 19, 2021

Is Your Firm the Rolling Stones, Van Halen or A-ha? Alex Headley. Fri, 03/19/2021 - 13:30. First, in full disclosure, the author is an enormous fan of Van Halen. Whether you are talking about the hits from the David Lee Roth years or “Van Haggar,” their catalog is absolutely amazing, in my opinion. There are probably a few readers that are asking the question, “But what about the Gary Cherone years?

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 19, 2021

Komatsu has introduced the D71EX-24 and D71PX-24 crawler dozers, hydrostatic models designed for grading, pushing, side-cutting, and work on soft ground, making it capable of both production and finishing tasks.

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Business Facilities

MARCH 19, 2021

Science-based pet health nutrition company Royal Canin will create more than 90 new jobs in Lebanon, TN as it expands its cat and dog food product lines. - Read: Royal Canin To Invest $200M In Tennessee Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 19, 2021

With the majority of boom lift sales still going to rental companies, it’s easy to forget there are also contractor buyers—but both groups can now take advantage of valuable telematics technology that has migrated from the earthmoving realm to the lift industry.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 19, 2021

Case CE has launched the first official Case ReNew Centers in partnership with dealers Associated Supply Co., Hills Machinery, and RPM Machinery.

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BD+C

MARCH 19, 2021

Petaluma, Calif., recently banned the construction of new gas stations within the city limits. The city totals less than 15 square miles and has 16 gas stations. A new law caps the number of stations at 16, even if some go out of business, and prohibits existing facilities from adding additional pumps.

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PC Construction

MARCH 19, 2021

Today may have been cold and windy but that didn’t stop us from celebrating the topping off of the new parking garage project in downtown Biddeford, Maine. After the “Signing of the Slab” ceremony and. The post Biddeford Parking Garage Sets Final Precast Slab first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 19, 2021

Two years ago, two South Carolina Department of Transportation workers were killed when a heavy truck failed to slow for traffic stopped at a construction site.

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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.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 19, 2021

The $500-million Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will raise the curtain this September on an eye-popping museum and theater complex that honors the past, is designed to resist future seismic forces and appears to defy the laws of gravity.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 19, 2021

Manufacturers and rental companies offer light tower options that allow workers to select exactly what they need on site. When choosing whether to buy versus rent, end users should pay precise attention to job requirements and the cost to maintain a light tower.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 19, 2021

Demand for Second Homes Outpaces Primary Home Demand. cbroderick. Fri, 03/19/2021 - 09:07. Homebuyers continue to navigate a difficult housing market as home prices go up, home listings go down, and higher than usual demand for secondary homes adds another level of competition. By analyzing mortgage application data from real estate analytics firm Optimal Blue, Redfin discovered secondary home demand far exceeded primary home demand between January 2020 and January 2021.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 19, 2021

World of Concrete, traditionally held in late January/early February and delayed this year due to Covid-19, will take place with in-person attendance in Las Vegas on June 8-10.

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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?

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ENR Construction

MARCH 19, 2021

Despite the pandemic, design revenues remained mostly steady across the region in 2020, although the full impact of the pandemic on future design and construction remains a question.

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Work Gearz

MARCH 19, 2021

If you are a professional electrician, you know just how demanding your line of work is in terms of flexibility and safety. While electricians may do the bulk of their work indoors, they may have to do some outdoor gigs as well like working on power lines. A really good work boot is fundamental in this line of work. Electricians are extremely flexible pros climbing up and down ladders, squeezing in between piping and working in just about any imaginable position.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 19, 2021

ENR New York's preliminary list is based on surveys submitted before the original deadline, but firms can still take part by March 29.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 19, 2021

What Is PPC Cement? Portland Pozzolana cement is an incorporated cement produced in that certain ratio by the synthesis and characterization of OPC cement from pozzolana materials. It’s also generally referred to as PPC cement. PPC type cement is a form of Portland cement distinguished by the existence of pozzolana particles such as fly powder , volcanic ash, that is applied to OPC by 15percent to 35%.

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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.

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MARCH 19, 2021

Proposed Immigration Legislation Would Benefit 100,000 Construction Workers. cbroderick. Fri, 03/19/2021 - 09:24. The Dream and Promise Act of 2021 successfully passed through the House on March 18, bringing more than 100,000 construction workers closer to receiving a permanent legal status in the U.S. The legislation would allow Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients to work and reside legally in the country.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 19, 2021

What Is PPC Cement? Portland Pozzolana cement is an incorporated cement produced in that certain ratio by the synthesis and characterization of OPC cement from pozzolana materials. It’s also generally referred to as PPC cement. PPC type cement is a form of Portland cement distinguished by the existence of pozzolana particles such as fly powder , volcanic ash, that is applied to OPC by 15percent to 35%.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 19, 2021

Rents Decrease in Pricey Metros, But Affordable Metros See Rent Hikes. cbroderick. Fri, 03/19/2021 - 09:30. Rents are dropping in the priciest neighborhoods of notoriously expensive metros while more affordable areas are bumping up monthly rental rates, Zillow finds. Both changes are a sign of tightening housing affordability amid a time where millions of renters across the country continue to struggle.

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Work Gearz

MARCH 19, 2021

Some people may wonder if carpenters need to wear hard hats. It actually depends on the type of work that they are engaged in. If they work at a construction site, the answer is probably a resounding yes! The Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines state. “Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock or burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.”.

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Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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MARCH 19, 2021

Where Is Multigenerational Living Rising the Fastest? cbroderick. Fri, 03/19/2021 - 09:36. Multigenerational living accelerated during the pandemic, leading SmartAsset to identify the states where multigenerational households are growing the fastest. These living situations are most common among recent immigrants living with relatives and families residing in costly areas.

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Work Gearz

MARCH 19, 2021

Finding the right boots is more than just a matter of style and convenience. Infact, comfort and safety are the most important features to look for if you are working all day long in different work environments. Let’s take the example of a construction site. While we all know that laced work boots are convenient for these sites but can you wear pull on work boots when going for construction work?

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Revit OpEd

MARCH 19, 2021

We've been running into this situation lately. Linked Revit models start using an individuals collaboration cache location for the path instead of the project's BIM 360 location. At first it seemed that we could resolve it easily by applying the update for Revit 2020. Most of the active projects I deal with are still based on Revit 2020. It appears that a fair number of firms are deploying "even" years and skipping the "odd" years.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 19, 2021

Despite the pandemic, design revenues remained mostly steady across the region in 2020, although the full impact of the pandemic on future design and construction remains uncertain.

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Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Learn Civil Engineering

MARCH 19, 2021

What are the main advantages of pre-cast piles or readymade piles?

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ENR Construction

MARCH 19, 2021

The final deadline for ENR Texas & Louisiana's annual Top Design Firms survey has been extended to March 29.

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Learn Civil Engineering

MARCH 19, 2021

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