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Understanding IRS Credits, Regulations & Compliance

ccapoccia — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:15:05 +0000

Understanding IRS Credits, Regulations & Compliance ccapoccia Mon, 08/26/2024 - 08:15

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) aims to incentivize companies to implement a number of goals. Among other objectives, goals include building additional infrastructure, manufacturing equipment needed to strengthen domestic supply chains, reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions, increasing the number of available jobs, and paying wages not less than the prevailing rates for workers’ efforts.

In particular, the IRA incentivizes the development of clean energy jobs within the U.S. by incorporating specific wage and labor requirements.

A Contractors’ Guide to Tax Credits & Energy Incentives

ccapoccia — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:31:00 +0000

A Contractors’ Guide to Tax Credits & Energy Incentives ccapoccia Thu, 08/08/2024 - 09:31

Clean energy projects that comply with prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are eligible for a 5x enhanced credit. Find out how contractors can seize opportunities and save.

Getting the Lead Out: Tackling Changes to the Lead & Copper Rule

ccapoccia — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:15:54 +0000

Getting the Lead Out: Tackling Changes to the Lead & Copper Rule ccapoccia Mon, 07/15/2024 - 07:15

Grappling with aging infrastructure, a chronic skills shortage and a growing population, U.S. water utilities are currently facing a significant challenge. Achieving the necessary transformation with tight budget limits and timelines will require streamlined construction while delivering efficiency savings across entire project life cycles.

Proactive Measures to Mitigate Payment Disputes on Construction Projects

ccapoccia — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:00:19 +0000

Proactive Measures to Mitigate Payment Disputes on Construction Projects ccapoccia Thu, 06/20/2024 - 05:00

Contractors, like any skilled professional, expect to be paid for their work. In exchange, owners expect to receive a completed construction project that is done in compliance with the project’s specifications and applicable codes, and in accordance with any applicable deadlines under the governing contract. While this concept is relatively basic and understood, construction projects can become incredibly complicated, and things often do not go as planned.

Complying With the Department of Labor’s Independent Contractor Rules

ccapoccia — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:35:46 +0000

Complying With the Department of Labor’s Independent Contractor Rules ccapoccia Thu, 06/06/2024 - 08:35

Understand the new Department of Labor rules on contractor misclassification and how potential joint employer issues could affect the construction industry.

Inside the Baltimore Bridge Collapse & Aftermath

ccapoccia — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:55:29 +0000

Inside the Baltimore Bridge Collapse & Aftermath ccapoccia Thu, 04/18/2024 - 08:55

In the early hours of March 26, 2024, a cargo ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. The bridge’s collapse was immediate; within seconds, the span crumpled and fell into the water below. Six construction workers were killed in the accident. The workers were on-site for road repairs when the ship struck, and the collision occurred too quickly for them to clear the area.

Navigating Heat-Related Safety

ccapoccia — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:23:46 +0000

Navigating Heat-Related Safety ccapoccia Mon, 04/01/2024 - 08:23

In my capacity as a labor and employment defense attorney specializing in Florida’s bustling construction sector, I am acutely aware of the persistent challenges associated with ensuring workplace safety, particularly during the scorching summer months that pose significant risks to workers. My primary objective is to assist clients in understanding and complying with the stringent regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), guiding them to implement comprehensive safety protocols and strategies.

5 Critical Clauses Contractors Should Know

ccapoccia — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:31:43 +0000

5 Critical Clauses Contractors Should Know ccapoccia Thu, 03/07/2024 - 08:31

In this second installment on the allocation of risk between general contractors and developers in construction contracts, we’ll explore five critical general contract clauses contractors should know.

Selling Your Business in the Long Haul

ccapoccia — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:07:11 +0000

Selling Your Business in the Long Haul ccapoccia Thu, 02/29/2024 - 09:07

How to navigate a prolonged company sale and extended due diligence.

The Lowdown on Significant Risk-Allocation Clauses (Part 1 of 2)

ccapoccia — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:50:40 +0000

The Lowdown on Significant Risk-Allocation Clauses (Part 1 of 2) ccapoccia Mon, 02/12/2024 - 07:50

Recognition and allocation of risk should be major concerns for all parties in a construction project. Allocating unavoidable risks between the parties is a major function of construction-related contracts. This article will outline some of the most significant risk-allocation clauses and their importance to the parties.

General contractors typically do not have much flexibility in negotiating contracts with owners/developers, but it is important for them to recognize opportunities they do have and understand the risks certain clauses may create.