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What companies should be doing to prepare for 2020 with accounting, leasing and tax changes and preparing for a potential work slow down.

Many contractors are not adequately preparing for yet another accounting change coming their way, known as ASC 842.

Canadian firms need to be aware of significant Canadian tax pitfalls that may arise when considering investments into opportunity zones.

As the construction industry continues to see labor shortages, strategies for attracting and retaining employees become paramount.

Real estate professionals continue to face confusion over the consolidation of real estate project entities and joint ventures.

Automation is quickly making its way into the construction industry, but the use of robot process automation extends beyond work sites.

The economy shown strength, bringing the construction industry on a profitable ride, but there are signs that the growth could be slowing.

Learn how to avoid or correct the five common mistakes contractors make when managing their construction budgets.

Highlights summarizing why contractors that have entered into primarily operating leases will be most affected by the new lease guidance.

The right business valuation can assist in facilitating a variety of business decisions for the construction industry.

Numerous innovations have benefitted the construction industry, yet nothing has had as profound an effect as information technology.

It's no secret that cybercrime is costly. RSM discusses how middle market companies, such as construction contractors, are most vulnerable.

RSM’s national construction industry leader, Brandon Maves, discusses how builders have adapted—and how they can plan for the months ahead.

At a crossroads, a construction company needed help finding strategic advantages in technology that would lead to enhanced operations.

A comprehensive white paper about how construction contractors are affected by the new revenue recognition guidance in ASC 606.

Uncertainty around tariffs will impact middle market businesses looking at narrower profit margins. Will costs get passed to customers?

HR in construction companies is highly transactional and the volume of these transactions can open the door for mistakes or oversights.

According to recent data, the construction industry’s investment in capital equipment is going to steadily increase.

Apprenticeship programs are gaining popularity among employers and potential employees. Read about developing the workforce of the future.

When construction companies benchmark their performance against other organizations, they can make more informed business decisions.

The construction industry could face a labor shortage in a few years. What can contractors do to attract more workers to the industry?

Local training and vocational programs could be the solution to the construction industry's labor shortage. RSM experts weigh in.

Real estate contractors should be proactive when it comes to understanding and planning for tax reform changes.

Laying out projections before year’s end engenders confidence in financial partners and simplifies future financial negotiations.

As American businesses continue digging out from devastating hurricanes, many company owners are exploring business interruption insurance.

Although financial statements are important to any type of business, for contractors they are especially crucial.

Read more for insights on how the new revenue recognition standard (ASC 606) will affect the construction industry.

Recovery efforts have contractors and construction managers under pressure, as prices rise and qualified personnel are hard to find.

Some construction companies are offering phantom stock options instead of ESOP in order to retain their top talent.

A cyberattack is not a matter of if, but when. Contractors must take aggressive steps to protect themselves against a data breach.

Join RSM’s Cyndi Mergele for a discussion on HR mistakes that can potentially cost construction companies thousands of dollars.

In addition to displacing people and claiming lives, Hurricane Harvey has caused significant economic damage to the region.

Although not appropriate for every construction company, an ESOP carries several inherent advantages and is growing in popularity.

Employers are in a tough position, yet a long-term view of compliance with immigration policies should outweigh any short-term solutions.

With a strong economy at their disposal, baby boomers who own construction companies are increasingly looking for ways to either sell their

The way that companies recognize revenue will soon change and it is time for construction companies to start planning to be in compliance.

With so much uncertainty, the time has arrived once again to begin building up reserves and reducing unnecessary overhead.

There are a number of steps construction companies can take to help avoid unintended losses resulting from error or outright fraud.

Thin profit margins demand that management take steps to prevent occupational fraud. To ignore the issue can be expensive.

Benchmarking operations against industry averages allows contractors to assess where they are—and where they may need to go.

The form simply provides assurance to the appropriate agencies that newly hired workers hold citizenship or work-authorization documents.

Benchmarking operations against industry averages allows contractors to assess where they are—and where they may need to go.

Effective benchmarking enables construction companies to keep pace with the rest of the industry and remain competitive.

If your company owns or leases energy-efficient commercial buildings, you may be eligible for a deduction for associated property costs.

Construction companies can use technology to improve collaboration and reap the rewards of a more connected and mobile project environment.

It’s critical that joint venture partners evaluate drivers of economic and financial performance at each project stage.

This webcast will walk through the latest technologies, their impact and considerations to optimize your job site performance.

Owners need to be aware of the various ways this insurance can be used as a hidden source of revenue. Learn more here.

Under the facts of CCA 201123001, the taxpayer operated three business segments. One provided full-service leasing and contract maintenance.

Losses due to fraud in the construction industry are significant. But there are practices that can help with prevention and early detection.

From accounting and tax to technology and risk, this bi-monthly publication delivers the latest news shaping the construction industry.

Construction firms should consider how the creation of a distinctive employer-of-choice brand can help retain a strong workforce.