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CBIZ Construction Industry Survey

We’re excited that the 2026 CBIZ Construction Industry Survey is now underway. Every year, CBIZ prides itself on tapping our vast national contacts to collect, analyze, and publish a survey covering the issues that are top-of-mind for contractors, construction firms, and the sectors that serve them.

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Paving the Way Forward: AI’s Evolving Role in Construction Industry Accounting
Article
April 12, 2024
Paving the Way Forward: AI’s Evolving Role in Construction Industry Accounting
  • Construction
  • Artificial Intelligence, Technology
April 12, 2024
Paving the Way Forward: AI’s Evolving Role in Construction Industry Accounting

While the role of artificial intelligence (AI) role in our personal and professional lives continues to evolve, one thing is certain: the technology is here to stay.

  • Construction
  • Artificial Intelligence, Technology
JOLTS Analysis – Construction Labor Supply Remains Insufficient
Article
March 13, 2024
JOLTS Analysis – Construction Labor Supply Remains Insufficient
  • Construction
March 13, 2024
JOLTS Analysis – Construction Labor Supply Remains Insufficient

While labor supply imbalances have improved in other industries, the continuing impact on the construction industry has driven up labor costs.

  • Construction
Fourth Quarter Construction Update: The Good, (The Strictly Okay), The Bad, and The Ugly
Article
February 27, 2024
Fourth Quarter Construction Update: The Good, (The Strictly Okay), The Bad, and The Ugly
  • Construction
February 27, 2024
Fourth Quarter Construction Update: The Good, (The Strictly Okay), The Bad, and The Ugly

Neither the construction industry nor the broader economy was projected to have a particularly good 2023.

  • Construction
2022 Actual and 2023 Forecast
Article
January 29, 2024
2022 Actual and 2023 Forecast
  • Construction
January 29, 2024
2022 Actual and 2023 Forecast

Based on our survey data, contractors are projecting 2023 construction staff wages to increase an average of 4.42% (excludes 0% projections).

  • Construction
How a Tax Incentive Within the Inflation Reduction Act Could Reshape the Construction Industry
Article
January 16, 2024
How a Tax Incentive Within the Inflation Reduction Act Could Reshape the Construction Industry
  • Construction
  • Tax
January 16, 2024
How a Tax Incentive Within the Inflation Reduction Act Could Reshape the Construction Industry

The incentives introduced by the legislation are so monumental some construction firms should evaluate applicability to maximize the benefits available.

  • Construction
  • Tax
Year End Tax Planning Checklist: Three Tips for Improving Efficiency and Tax Savings
Article
January 16, 2024
Year End Tax Planning Checklist: Three Tips for Improving Efficiency and Tax Savings
  • Construction
  • Tax
January 16, 2024
Year End Tax Planning Checklist: Three Tips for Improving Efficiency and Tax Savings

To make the most efficient use of the hours you’re allocating to year-end tax planning, start by getting familiar with the deadlines you’re facing.

  • Construction
  • Tax
Streamlining Record Management for Construction Contractors: Best Practices and Retention Guidelines
Article
January 16, 2024
Streamlining Record Management for Construction Contractors: Best Practices and Retention Guidelines
  • Construction
January 16, 2024
Streamlining Record Management for Construction Contractors: Best Practices and Retention Guidelines

For construction contractors navigating the fast-paced and project-driven construction industry, keeping organized records is a critical component of your business’s functionality.

  • Construction
Cutting Costs and Delays: The Tech Transformation of the Construction Sector
Article
December 08, 2023
Cutting Costs and Delays: The Tech Transformation of the Construction Sector
  • Construction
  • Audit & Attest
December 08, 2023
Cutting Costs and Delays: The Tech Transformation of the Construction Sector

The future of technology and construction is exciting, focusing on sustainable, efficient, and digitally enabled practices.

  • Construction
  • Audit & Attest
How Your Contracts are Key to Selecting Accounting Methods That Save Tax Dollars
Article
December 08, 2023
How Your Contracts are Key to Selecting Accounting Methods That Save Tax Dollars
  • Construction
  • Accounting
December 08, 2023
How Your Contracts are Key to Selecting Accounting Methods That Save Tax Dollars

Most construction contractors can improve their financial circumstances without expensive or disruptive changes to their core operations.

  • Construction
  • Accounting
Year-End Tax Planning for the Construction Industry
Article
December 08, 2023
Year-End Tax Planning for the Construction Industry
  • Construction
  • Accounting, Tax
December 08, 2023
Year-End Tax Planning for the Construction Industry

With few weeks left to close the books for the year, it’s time for construction businesses to be proactive and engage in year-end tax planning.

  • Construction
  • Accounting, Tax
Third Quarter Construction Update: The Good, (The Strictly Okay), The Bad, and The Ugly
Article
December 06, 2023
Third Quarter Construction Update: The Good, (The Strictly Okay), The Bad, and The Ugly
  • Construction
December 06, 2023
Third Quarter Construction Update: The Good, (The Strictly Okay), The Bad, and The Ugly

The construction industry carried a surprising amount of momentum through the end of the third quarter.

  • Construction
What to Look for in a Cost Segregation Study Partner
Article
November 17, 2023
What to Look for in a Cost Segregation Study Partner
  • Construction
  • Federal Tax, Tax
November 17, 2023
What to Look for in a Cost Segregation Study Partner

As we approach the end of the year, businesses are focusing on strategies to save money and make financially sound decisions for 2024. A key approach in this endeavor is cost segregation, an effective method to increase near-term cash flow by deferring federal and state income taxes for new constructions, renovations or newly acquired buildings through accelerated depreciation deductions.

  • Construction
  • Federal Tax, Tax
Tax Planning Considerations for Competitive Construction Companies
Article
November 15, 2023
Tax Planning Considerations for Competitive Construction Companies
  • Construction
  • Tax
November 15, 2023
Tax Planning Considerations for Competitive Construction Companies

Understanding the options afforded to contractors under the IRS code can and does provide them with some relief and puts them in a more competitive position.

  • Construction
  • Tax
Buy America: Impact on Construction Contractors
Article
August 22, 2023
Buy America: Impact on Construction Contractors
  • Construction
August 22, 2023
Buy America: Impact on Construction Contractors

Due to the “Buy America” initiative, construction contractors may need to prepare for increased costs and longer lead times that can be associated with procuring American-made materials.

  • Construction
Construction Labor Shortages: Investing in Resources to Bring Workers Back
Article
August 22, 2023
Construction Labor Shortages: Investing in Resources to Bring Workers Back
  • Construction
  • Advisory
August 22, 2023
Construction Labor Shortages: Investing in Resources to Bring Workers Back

The persistent shortage of skilled construction labor will not solve itself.

  • Construction
  • Advisory

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