Concrete Construction Online Magazine: From the Archive

Tax deductions

Wed, 8 Dec 2010 03:32:31 EST

Are travel and living expenses deductible from the income of construction workers who go from one community to another to work?

Completed contract accounting

Wed, 8 Dec 2010 03:45:50 EST

What is the completed contract basis method of accounting and why is it sometimes used?

Using Breakeven Analysis to Manage Costs and Make Pricing Decisions

Fri, 7 Jan 2011 03:57:14 EST

There is a financial tool that helps business owners manage costs, make better pricing decisions, and improve profits. It's called breakeven analysis. The breakeven point is the sales volume at which a business neither makes a profit nor incurs a loss.

Growing Businesses Can Fail Without Accurate Accounting

Thu, 9 Dec 2010 03:13:38 EST

Construction is fast-paced and involves remote sites. A lot of money that belongs to others passes through a company's books. Capturing this information with a good accounting system and accurately interpreting it is essential.

Is Your Working Capital Turnover OK?

Fri, 7 Jan 2011 05:05:18 EST

Working capital turnover, the ratio of net revenues to working capital, indicates how efficiently a company is using working capital.

Renting, Leasing, or Owning Construction Equipment

Thu, 9 Dec 2010 04:17:46 EST

Rent, lease, or own? It's only natural to rely on a combination of all three methods, renting equipment for one-time or short-term jobs, and buying for long-term jobs. Determining just the right mix, however, requires careful evaluation of your business position.

Stronger, Faster

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 05:56:38 EST

When determining the true cost of a concrete repair project, owners must consider the financial impact of shutting down a structure to perform the work.

Document Your Performance with Daily Reports

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 05:59:48 EST

Daily reports help superintendents and project managers track job progress and subcontractor performance. If you are a subcontractor, daily reports can document interferences by the general contractor or other subcontractors. Estimators can use daily reports to price future similar projects. Daily reports can give estimators a record of projects that will help in budgeting other work.

Deductions Your Small Business Shouldn't Miss

Fri, 7 Jan 2011 03:58:24 EST

Keep an eye out for those often overlooked ways to cut your tax bill. It’s very simple: the more tax deductions your business can legitimately take, the lower its taxable profit will be.

Foundation Software Foundation for Windows 6.6

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:20:20 EST

Foundation for Windows 6.6 is a Microsoft SQL-based construction accounting application.

Federal Energy Tax Provisions

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:30:11 EST

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005 H.R.6) created tax incentives for energy-efficiency measures in buildings or systems placed in service from Jan. 1, 2006 through Dec. 31, 2008.

House Passes Economic Recovery Package

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:42:32 EST

The House by a vote of 263 to 171 passed the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA) of 2008. The bill now goes to President Bush, who is expected to sign it promptly. AGC members led the charge. AGC was one of the first business groups to become engaged in the debate. We greatly appreciate our members' 4000 letters and unknown number of phone calls in support of this legislation.

RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE News

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:49:37 EST

The economic downturn is creating bargain opportunities for those looking to build houses, schools or other construction projects.

Is Old Equipment Impacting Your Bottom Line?

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 03:03:56 EST

Are you tired of fixing the engine on that old loader?

How to Encourage Better Buildings

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:29:48 EST

A few weeks ago USGBC spearheaded the development of a letter sent to several key Senators on proposed changes to the tax deduction for energy-efficient commercial facilities.

Organizational Financing

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:40:42 EST

The balance sheet presents the financial position of an organization at the end of a specific date.

CRSI Names Kim Michael-Lee Chief Financial Officer

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 04:13:25 EST

The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Michael-Lee, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer.

Drilling at the Speed of Night

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 03:15:26 EST

Contractor uses E-Z Drill units for concrete repaving job on California's Interstate 210.