Contractor Business Strategy - Articles - Page 30

Viewpoint

Contracting Firms Should Prepare for the Inevitable Crisis

Susan Shelby Peter Hillan

November 15, 2017

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The integrity and reputation of companies may depend upon how well they are prepared to handle a crisis

Dodge Construction Outlook Predicts Rising Starts in 2018

Alisa Zevin

November 3, 2017

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At Nov. 2 event, Dodge chief economist Robert Murray noted a 3% bump for 2018, down from 4% this year. He cited a "mature stage" of construction expansion.

Republican Party's Tax Reform

Construction Groups Slam House 'Pass-Through' Tax-Bill Provisions

Proposal makes design and construction firms ineligible for lower 25% rate

Tom Ichniowski

November 3, 2017

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House GOP plan would cut rate for entities such as partnerships and S-corporations, but not for design and construction firms.

Tax Reform

A Pass-Through Tax Limit Can Help Small Firms

More details are needed about the overall plan

November 1, 2017

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The Republican majority is set to fill in the details of the Trump administration’s tax framework.

Whitefish Responds to Criticism on Contract to Restore Puerto Rico Power

Pam Radtke Russell

October 25, 2017

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Lawmakers question $300-million contract for a tiny, two-year-old Montana company to mobilize 1,000 workers and restore power lines in mountainous regions of island after Hurricane Maria.

Colorado Environmental Firm Strikes a Sustainable Balance

Jim Parsons

October 25, 2017

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Colorado environmental-restoration contractor intentionally limits the number of clients it serves to maintain quality and integrity

Industry Professionals Want More Than Just Paycheck, Says Survey

Recruiter firm Hays says respondents are happier than peers in other sectors

Debra K. Rubin

October 25, 2017

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Recruiter firm Hays says respondents are happier than peers in other sectors, according to research released on Oct. 19.

Planned Northeast Corridor Hyperloop Gets First Tunnel Construction Permit

Jim Parsons

October 25, 2017

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Construction of transportation guru Elon Musk’s planned New York-to-Washington hyperloop transit system could get its start in Maryland, following the state’s Oct. 19 grant of a conditional utility permit to build a 10.3-mile tunnel near Baltimore, but Musk’s construction firm, The Boring Co., needs other approvals to start work on the segment.