September / October 2019
Year-End Tax Planning
Entity Choice May Evolve with Your Company
Choosing the ideal business structure for a construction company isn’t a simple decision. Entity choice may evolve over time, depending on the needs of ownership and the business itself. This article explores important issues related to re-evaluating business structure at year end. A sidebar touches on key points for contractors who own rental real estate.

A Busy Industry: M&A Activity is Hot in Construction
The construction industry saw many merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions in 2018. Although activity is expected to cool off by the end of 2019, there are still plenty of deals under consideration and in the works. This article discusses some fundamental M&A concepts that contractors should know.

Control Job Costs with Smarter Materials Management
Managing project costs can get tricky — especially in today’s construction materials marketplace. The goal of materials management is to ensure that the correct quantity and quality of materials are procured at the lowest possible prices and available when and where needed. This article offers some ideas on how to get the best results.

Construction Success Story
Reluctant Contractor Looks for “Likes” on Social Media
This issue’s “Construction Success Story” features a high-end homebuilder who had been slow to adapt to social media. She didn’t think much of it until she stumbled across a competitor’s Facebook page and saw all the likes and comments. She mentioned the problem to her CPA, who had several initial suggestions, including choosing the right channels and leveraging cool imagery.

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