February 2023

Cybersecurity & The Construction Industry

Most criminals are lazy. They look for easy victims for uncomplicated, hassle-free crimes that won’t take much time. That’s one of the reasons the construction industry is vulnerable to cybercrime. We don’t have intricate or difficult cyber defenses. In fact, many of us have little to no cybersecurity protection. We’re also cybercrime targets because we …

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Formula To Improve Construction Worker Productivity

Construction companies are seeking ways to work with what we’ve got. We have a labor and skilled trades shortage. You can’t control some things, but construction worker productivity is something you can manage. Financial services professional Gary Bartecki says your competitors want to leave you in the dust when bidding on projects. Improving construction worker productivity …

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Construction Industry High Risk for ACA Penalties

The goals of the Affordable Care Act included: Despite controversy and challenges, the ACA remains the most significant medical insurance overhaul in recent history. Its impact on construction industry healthcare has been notable for companies with 50+ employees. ALEs (applicable large employers) are liable for ACA penalties. Trades with a higher percentage of penalties are healthcare, …

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3 AP Construction Trends

AP (accounts payable) is a critical component of your company’s 2023 management because it impacts your income and profits. There are three accounts payable construction trends impacting our industry this year. In a small business, the person who pays your vendors, subcontractors, and collects tax info for your tax professional is your accounts payable department. This is a …

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Women in Construction: Building Our Leadership

Women that serve as mentors and teachers as well as industry advocates are needed to promote women in construction careers. For years, women made up only 10% of the construction industry workforce. “The infrastructure bill represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to expand women’s access to good jobs in construction trades,” said the Center for American Progress …

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