How the New Tax Bill Impacts Construction Companies: What Owners and CFOs Need to Know
- CONSTRUCTION, FINANCE, LEGAL, Risk Management, Taxes
- July 22, 2025

By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Payment disputes are one of the most frustrating roadblocks on any project. They slow down cash flow, create unnecessary tension within the project, and often escalate into formal claims that consume time and resources. Fortunately, many of these disputes are avoidable. Effective lien waiver management—done with clarity and consistency—ensures all parties
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By: Jim Sienicki and Christian Fernandez, Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure—a concept subcontractors would be prudent to adopt. Often the best approach a subcontractor can take to prevent or manage claims and disputes on a project is to implement best practices before the dispute arises. This
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By Patrick Hogan, handle.com With Q4 upon us and the following year just around the corner, keeping a close eye on how credit is extended and managed will be vital to setting up for success. Subcontractors must stay on top of their credit management practices to protect cash flow and keep things running smoothly. At
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By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Safety in construction extends beyond physical hazards. With the increasing reliance on digital tools and technology, safeguarding a company’s data is critical. As cyber threats and poor digital security can lead to data breaches and operational disruptions, protecting digital assets has become as essential as ensuring physical safety on the
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By Gina Lockwood, Esq., Merchants Bonding The frequency and severity of claims ebbs and flows, dependent on a variety of economic influences. But whether claims are on the rise or on the decline, contractors should always understand a surety’s claims process, and have the right practices in place to mitigate potential impacts of a claim.
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