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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

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Construction projects rely on contractors completing the work they started and meeting the design intent. The rate of retention is stipulated in the construction contract and can often be negotiated. It can significantly impact the financial standing of contractors, especially when working on projects with a small profit margin.

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4 Factors Underwriters Consider When Issuing a Construction Bond

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To grow a construction business, contractors often pursue larger projects. Some contractors watch as their gross profit margins decrease when they take on larger jobs. For these reasons, surety companies carefully consider multiple risk factors when bonding construction projects before they will agree to underwrite a construction bond.

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N.C. Construction Law, Policy and News blog: Worthy insights regardless of where you live

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Construction Law, Policy & News blog provides worthy insights — even if you don’t live anywhere near North Carolina. Construction Law, Policy and News blog continues its multi-year reputation of providing solid and relevant information for the AEC industry within North Carolina. Speaking of construction lawyers….

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

Savvy players in the environmental industrial complex will find business opportunities to lead and profit in environmental matters, including opportunities advantaged by these newly enacted laws. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. Nor does it in any other way prohibit or even regulate PFAS chemicals.

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We Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

We Are QuickBooks Experts Specializing In Construction. Did You Quit Your Job - And start your own construction company only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Did You Ask A Friend Or Relative - To loan you some start-up capital and they agreed on condition you become equal partners in your construction company.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

Let Us Help Reduce Construction Business Start Up Stress. We Are QuickBooks Experts Specializing In Construction Bookkeeping Services. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. You do all the work they get half the profits and you politely refuse.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

Savvy players in the environmental industrial complex will find business opportunities to lead and profit in environmental matters, including opportunities advantaged by these newly enacted laws. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State.

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