HardHatChat

AUGUST 7, 2019

Like any CRE sector, the cannabis industry comes with its own set of nuances for planning and executing construction projects – particularly since it is relatively new and highly regulated. That said, state regulations do add some additional layers to the nuts and bolts of these projects. Think Nationally, Build Locally.

Legal 260

Legal Commercial Retail Illinois 260

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand. After acquiring the property, the developer must design and plan the project, considering factors such as building codes and zoning regulations, the intended use of the property, and the target market.

Commercial 228

Commercial Leases Regulation Finance 228

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Trying to navigate the Byzantine labyrinth of IRS rules and regulations can be an overwhelming process, even for tax professionals.

IRS 120

IRS Regulation Profitability Construction 120

Constructonomics

MAY 6, 2013

It’s easy for regulators, government, and academia to point their finger at industry and tell them to clean up their act. If we could achieve this utopian World of ethical nirvana, in theory, regulation would become unnecessary and our ethical problems would be solved. Regulation can only do so much. How can this happen?

Industrial 154

Industrial Regulation Banking Profitability 154

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

This market driver is, of course, before any real ESG regulation in the U.S.”. And regulation is already here that impacts some small businesses. The electric utility monopolies are an industry that doth protest too much, methinks, made wealthy by government regulation, whatever the pendulum swing of that regulation.

Maryland 177

Maryland Regulation Electrical Legal 177

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2021

Depending upon applicable regulations, an owner may be able to issue an RFP for a JOC Program and engage in self-management, or an owner might be able to take advantage of an existing Job Order Contract if it is structured for multiple owner use, An owner may also be able to participate using via a Cooperative and and inter-local agreement.

Contract 258

Contract Overhead Bidding United States 258

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 10, 2017

Real estate is a highly regulated industry and real estate transactions must be recorded in a government ledger to be recognized and enforceable by all. There is no requirement for a cryptocurremncy exchange in a business transaction undertaken with a smart contract stored over the peer to peer network that is blockchain.

Vermont 252

Vermont Leases Delaware Contract 252

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 30, 2022

People want to save the planet while they make a profit. In the most compelling response, 86% believe there will be mandatory ESG disclosures and more ESG regulation within the next 12 months. Particularly forward thinking and looking for certainty, 62% favor mandatory ESG disclosures and more ESG regulation within the next 12 months.

Statistics 156

Statistics Regulation Legal Profitability 156

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 25, 2015

Of course the allocation of costs and benefits will largely be driven by financial and tax considerations in this highly regulated area. There are real opportunities in the Wild West business of community solar.

Maryland 120

Maryland Electrical Regulation Modeling 120

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

At the working group meeting, the SFAA and NASBP issued a white paper (PDF) summarizing the Act's many problem, including: "The regulations should state the developer must furnish the bond" "The regulations should provide for claims less than the full bond amount." Notice of appeal should be provided to surety."

DC 120

DC Green Regulation Arlington 120

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 19, 2021

He concluded the real objective was increased profit labeling this and other profitable but ineffective environmentally conscientious acts as greenwashing. The Keep American Beautiful anti littering campaign was founded by beverage manufacturers and others in 1953, partly to forestall regulation of disposable containers.

Claims 156

Claims Sustainability Legal Risk 156

Job Order Contracting

JULY 26, 2019

Contracts may be renewable via option years, for up to four additional years based upon applicable laws/regulations. that reflects contractor overhead and profit, and other items as allowed via the contract. Contractors should be selected through a best value, competitive processes. Job Order Contacting.

Contract 147

Contract CSI Regulation Renovating 147

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Army Job Order Contracting per GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, ARMY FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT ( AFARS ) Subpart 5117.90 – Job Order Contracts 5117.9000 Scope of subpart. 1 Revised August 4, 2022 5117.9004 DOD FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT 5117.9004 Procedures.

Contract 264

Contract Office Negotiation Documentation 264

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

Here’s a listing of what is typically included in a construction contractor’s Job Order Contract coefficient… Contractor’s overhead and profit. Subcontractors’ overhead and profit. All costs associated with bonding (specifically including bond premiums). Employee payroll taxes, insurance, and fringe benefits.

Overhead 100

Overhead Permits Insurance Contract 100

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

Compliance/Regulations. Healthy Competition » Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade. One problem that even the most savvy contractors deal with is profit fade, when a job continues to incur additional costs that are not factored into the estimate. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. foundation.

Cash Flow 120

Cash Flow Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Compliance/Regulations. If a business is unprofitable in 2011, and has no taxable income to use the deduction, that business can elect to use 100% Bonus Depreciation and carry-forward to a year when the business is profitable. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management.

Construction 180

Construction Software Software Accounting 180

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

A Washington DC environmental regulator recently said, the Black market of extracting rare earth metals from stolen catalytic converters may be the most valuable recycling market, and possibly the only profitable recycling market, in the U.S. The pollution control devices have been required in the U.S.

Wichita 177

Wichita Insurance DC New York 177

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

In more stable economic times, working solely in these areas is a profitable advantage, but, in times like these, the costs can become a major issue. Because of this, construction firms are a major target for regulations enforcing net zero goals or other similar carbon emission reduction plans.

Management 296

Management Industrial Construction Materials 296

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Considering contractors face ongoing high pressure to perform and operate with razor-thin profit margins, there’s no doubt: construction is a challenging industry.

Contractors 204

Contractors Cash Flow Construction Management 204

BD+C

JANUARY 11, 2018

Whether it’s through voluntary or regulated compliance, we are tasked with implementing new ideas that have been designed to counter a century of damaging ecological effects. When it comes to environmental issues, the AEC community plays a central and ever-changing role.

Profitability 64

Profitability Regulation Budget Budgeting 64

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Compliance/Regulations. Customer Collaboration & Construction Software » Staying Focused in the Fight Against Profit Fade. There’s a name for these situations: “profit fade.” The profit you calculate when bidding a job can fluctuate dramatically as work progresses. General Management. Software & Technology.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A mass wall is characterized by its thickness and density, which help in regulating temperature changes inside a building. The primary advantage of mass walls is their ability to store heat during the day and release it at night, creating a more stable indoor climate heat regulation benefits.

Construction 52

Construction Sustainability Materials Regulation 52

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2016

And while some observers expressed surprise that the City with all those LEED projects opted to repeal that mandate in favor of the IgCC effective July 1, 2015, no one is surprised that with all that green building experience, the local regulation enacting the IgCC is elegant. or the National Green Building Standard (ICC 700-2012).

Green 120

Green Maryland Regulation Commissioning 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2012

Compliance/Regulations. Querying different type of jobs in job costing to look at profitability by type. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory.

Construction 168

Construction Software Software Accounting 168

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 14, 2011

" For those looking for an argument that LEED should never be used in regulations or law, I present to you Exhibit A: The Destiny USA project has to get LEED certification as a condition of a federal law. The USGBC is a non-profit entity responsible for the LEED rating system.

Green 136

Green Retail Certification IRS 136

Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Effective financial management in construction projects is crucial for ensuring profitability and sustainability in a highly competitive industry. Financial planning is not just about tracking expenses; it’s about making informed decisions that drive profitability. Compliance also enhances reputation and trust with stakeholders.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Management Construction Budgeting 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Enjoy working with Allied States Cooperative, a national governmental purchasing cooperative which competitively bids and awards contracts to local, regional, and national vendors in compliance with local, state, and federal procurement laws and regulations. No fees are charged to the – Allied States Cooperative members.

Procurement 100

Procurement San Antonio Construction Conference 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 3, 2018

As a public sector it is your responsibility to procure services on a best value basis per applicable regulations in concert with your fiduciary responsibilities. Excessive administrative fees negatively impact the amount of construction dollars spent upon actual work. info@4bt.us.

Construction 100

Construction Profitability Organization Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Example include, general and administrative and other overhead costs, insurance costs, bonding and alternative payment protection costs, protective clothing, equipment rental, and contractor’s profit. Subcontractors’ overhead and profit. All costs associated with bonding (specifically including bond premiums).

Contract 100

Contract Overhead Insurance Profitability 100

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

Compliance/Regulations. « Free Webinar on Reducing Profit Fade. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect.

Construction 159

Construction Software Software Accounting 159

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It’s a curious paradox that few industries are as tightly regulated and controlled as the construction sector, yet at the same time, few industries are as vulnerable to unexpected events. From ambient weather to subcontractor failures, construction projects can be derailed in numerous ways. Creating a plan.

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Fieldwire

APRIL 18, 2022

What Regulations Promote Sustainable Construction? The Department of Energy (DOE) established energy efficiency regulations for buildings. Government sectors also create construction practice regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Some states have independent building regulations called stretch codes.

Industrial 98

Industrial Regulation Sustainability Construction 98

Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 11, 2016

They can stoop to the lowest common denominator and join the borderline contractors playing with the edges of employee misclassification, failure to observe certification regulations, and avoid paying workers’ compensation insurance premiums. Anyone who says this is easy has blinders on their eyes.

Regulation 48

Regulation Legal Compensation Insurance 48

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

Compliance/Regulations. And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money. Even if this doesn’t become an actual source of profit in and of itself, contractors who actively work to understand and control risk are in a position to make smarter project decisions that lead to higher profit margins.

Risk 120

Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

You need to manage your employees, oversee projects, ensure compliance with regulations, and keep your clients happy. As a construction business owner, you have a lot on your plate. Amidst all this, you may be tempted to handle your payroll to save costs and maintain control. At face value, it seems like a great idea.

Office 124

Office Regulation IDEA Management 124

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 23, 2020

No one starts a business, especially a contracting business, and have it rolling perfectly with a profit every step of the way. Between regulations, economic uncertainty, and other outside forces; always a learning curve. Being in your own business can be the best time in your life. Alternatively, the worst time!

Cash Flow 84

Cash Flow Contractors Banking Accounting 84

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 21, 2023

” Announcing a rise in profits for the wide group, Rob Perrins, chief executive, said: “ Berkeley’s immediate focus is on evolving the product to remove cost, weight and complexity while continuing to work with the numerous statutory bodies to achieve the various regulatory approvals required for efficient future delivery.

Products 89

Products Profitability Regulation Housing 89