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  Green building projects used to come with the reputation that sustainability came at a price: reduced profitability. Increasingly, contractors are finding that this is no longer the case—it is indeed possible to succeed financially…
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  A year round strategy for taxes is the best way to move a contracting business forward. That’s the advice of experts who point out that deferring income, a typical tactic to reduce tax payments,…
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  All around us we can see, in real time, how artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR) and interconnected equipment are changing our lives. Analysts say technology’s coming for construction…
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  Simply put, an estate is the sum total of everything we own. Planning for what becomes of our assets—aka estate planning, makes sense for everyone, ensuring affairs are in order for loved ones, and…
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  Having more then one owner named on property or financial accounts generally enables a smooth transition upon the death of one owner. Estate planning experts share examples and advice about the usefulness of joint…
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  Family and estate lawyers see a lot—and it is not always pretty. Accordingly, attorneys advice that it’s best to button up estate plans carefully, so that conflicts cannot spring up through the cracks. Here,…
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  How’s your cash position? Pointing out “no cash flow” is never an option, financial professionals who work with contractors encourage increased attention to management decisions vis a vis cash flow. Of course doing so…
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  Promised public dollars are becoming tangible in the form of projects across the country, and the flow of funds and builds in real time is anticipated to continue propelling construction opportunities. For example, the…
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  Yes, it is possible to serve as an executor for a deceased loved one—and be a beneficiary of some of their assets too. In fact, quite commonly, the executor named when a will is…
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