Know the laws to survive an audit and avoid compliance issues.

Contractors who work on publicly-funded projects must deal with many regulations, especially involving how they compensate employees. Some states even have their own regulations. Understanding which laws apply to which projects—and where to seek advice—is enough to frustrate the most savvy construction business owner.

As an employer, it can be frustrating to see workers put themselves and their futures in jeopardy by failing to save for retirement. And because the percentage of pay owners and key employees can defer to the company’s 401(k) plan is tied to the amount hourly workers put away, it affects everyone’s ability to save for retirement.

Many military communities are drastically changing to reduce Department of Defense ( DOD ) expenditures through the Base Realignment and Closure ( BRAC ) process. While some communities have been torn apart by base closures and the realignment of facilities, others have flourished by the massive reshuffling to compensate for the influx of personnel and equipment. This process, which began in 1988, has been particularly beneficial to contractors.

DECO Magazine - 2011

In today's hyper-competitive bidding environment,painting contractors are eager to find ways to reduce costs and submit leaner bids. Understanding the Davis-Bacon Act, one of the laws which applies to all projects funded in part or in whole by the ARRA - and to all federal contracts over $2,000, can actually help contractors be more competitive while complying with the law.

The Contractor’s Compass - Q1 2011

While the projects created for government contractors and subcontractors by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are a welcome oasis in a desert of construction opportunity, those projects come with some tight strings attached. The ARRA included a significant amount of money dedicated to compliance and enforcement, in alignment with President Obama’s pledge for transparency and accountability for taxpayer dollars spent as part of the $787-billion economic stimulus package.

DECO Magazine - 2010

In today's hyper-competitive bidding environment,painting contractors are eager to find ways to reduce costs and submit leaner bids. Understanding the Davis-Bacon Act, one of the laws which applies to all projects funded in part or in whole by the ARRA - and to all federal contracts over $2,000, can actually help contractors be more competitive while complying with the law.

PCCA Journal - Q4 2010

"here are tremendous opportunities for contractors to benefit from the broadband provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), commonly called the stimulus bill. But while there is plenty of excitement, there is also a fair amount of anxiety in the broadband community about how contractors can benefit from the various competitive broadband grant programs."

Construction Business Owner – December 2010

The top seven blunders and how to avoid them.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) dollars are flowing and creating welcome business opportunities for contractors. For those who are new to public works projects—and even for some contractors who have performed government work before—trying to make sense of regulations that apply to government funded projects can be confusing. When it comes to keeping track of compensation and benefits for workers employed on these jobs, it is easy to overlook important laws or not fully comprehend their meaning. Many rules regarding what and how you pay your employees on these jobs are complex and easy to misinterpret.

Construction Executive – December 2010

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) created some welcome business opportunities for government contractors, but with those opportunities comes the increased likelihood contractors working on a project funded with ARRA dollars will be audited.

Construction Business Owner – July 2010

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"Everybody's going after it." That's what J.D. Mortimer, owner of Bedford, PA-based Mortimer Electric, says about public works projects like the ones being created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). "There are a lot of bidders and a lot of people looking for work."