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Fair and Timely Payment Starts With the Right Client Mix 0

By Claire Wilson, Siteline Subcontractors typically assess potential clients based on project size, margins, and whether the relationship feels strong. Those are valid considerations—but there’s another factor that deserves equal weight: how quickly that client actually pays. In theory, contracts define payment terms. In reality, subcontractors are often the ones financing the project while waiting

4 Benefits of Promoting Construction Field Leaders from Within 0

By NCCER Staff Having reliable field leaders to oversee projects is one of the top priorities for any construction company. Roles like superintendent, general foreman and crew leader play a big part in ensuring job sites run smoothly and projects finish on time and within budget. However, finding qualified professionals to fill these positions is becoming

Top 10 OSHA Citations (FY 2024): What They Are & Why You Should Care 0

By Ted Dunnam, Dunnam Safety Management Let’s talk safety. Not the flashy kind with blinking lights and high-vis vests (although those help), but the kind that gets real—where a solid culture of safety means someone’s family member comes home at night instead of to an emergency room. OSHA—short for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration—was

How the New Tax Bill Impacts Construction Companies: What Owners and CFOs Need to Know 0
- CONSTRUCTION, FINANCE, LEGAL, Risk Management, Taxes
- July 22, 2025
By Joseph Maes, CPA, REDW LLC. With the latest federal tax bill signed into law, construction company owners and financial leaders face critical updates that could reshape their tax planning strategies. The new provisions bring significant opportunities—as well as challenges—particularly for those managing capital investments, complex business structures, and varying types of income. This article
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How Well-Trained Field Leaders Can Improve Construction Project Safety 0
- CONSTRUCTION, Leadership, Risk Management, Safety
- June 24, 2025
By NCCER Staff In the high-risk environment of construction, safety isn’t just a matter of policy—it’s a matter of leadership. Construction superintendents and foremen are critical to maintaining safety on the job site. Their decisions, communication style and ability to model and enforce safety practices have a direct impact on the health and welfare of
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The Cost of Negligence: How Preventable Safety Failures Result in High-Stakes Court Verdicts 0
- Ask a CPA, Best Practices, Insurance, Risk Management
- June 24, 2025
By: Brandon Seidl, The Miller Group In recent years, the term “nuclear verdict” has become a growing concern for companies across all sectors, especially those where safety and risk to the public or employees intersect. This is especially true in construction, where heavy machinery and high-risk environments are common. In construction, “negligent entrustment” is a
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