Not a New Idea, but A New Trend – Employee Stock Ownership Plans
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- February 27, 2024

How (Sub)Contractors Can Ensure They Protect Their Rights to What They Are Owed By Michael Metz-Topodas, Saul Ewing LLP michael.metz-topodas@saul.com Despite construction project’s fundamental premise—contractors should receive payment for work properly performed—too many subcontractors have lived through too many horror stories about projects where that does not happen. Such scarring experiences can lead subcontractors to
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By, Billd staff Billd’s 2025 National Subcontractor Market Report reveals subs with a strong capital strategy are more profitable, have stronger supplier relationships (and better pricing), and win more bids than their competitors. Billd surveyed more than 800 construction professionals to produce the fifth annual National Subcontractor Market Report. The responses from this year’s survey
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By Jack Biltis, eBacon Accurate time tracking in construction isn’t just about keeping tabs on hours worked, it’s a pivotal strategy for enhancing productivity, controlling costs, and ensuring compliance. This article highlights actionable tips tailored for payroll managers in the construction industry, helping them overcome common time-tracking challenges and boost overall efficiency. Why Accurate Time
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By Jason Dettbarn, Merchants Bonding Company For contractors actively pursuing growth, one of the most important strategies they can employ is to assemble a team of trusted advisors, including a surety. A surety’s in-depth understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing contractors can be invaluable. Contractors should take the time to understand their growth goals,
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By Claire Wilson, Siteline Payment delays cast a long shadow over the construction industry, particularly for subcontractors. Here’s what we know: Subcontractors often function as the project’s informal bank, with a staggering 77% reporting they routinely front project costs. Yet, consistent payments remain elusive, with only 5% of subcontractors reporting they always get paid on
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By Monica Kioshi, Kent Companies Productivity is more than a buzzword; it’s a benchmark. It determines whether a project hits profit targets or misses them and whether clients return for future work or start looking elsewhere. And in today’s labor-strapped market, productivity doesn’t happen by chance. It’s the result of intentional investments in people, systems,
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