February 3rd, 2009 - All eyes are on Obama and the hopes of a new stimulus package. As the economy slowed last year, the state of the industry looked weak. With the prospect of a massive public-spending package by the Obama administration, the industry seems optimistic. If a stimulus package included funding for infrastructure projects, 85% of a recent construction company survey suggests that most wouldn't lay off workers, but in fact would hire more. The contractors association has submitted a white paper to the presidential transition team and to Congress that outlines the economic benefits for all types of infrastructure and emphasizes road and bridge work.

With the entire Construction Industry at a "Shovel-Ready" approach, things could be on the turn.

December 31st, 2008 - If you purchased and put into use new construction equipment in 2008 you are eligible to write off that purchase using Section 179 of the IRS tax code. If you aren't utilizing the increased write-off amount ($250,000), your business might be missing it's full potential. That could mean real-money-in-your-pocket, back from the government! Find out more at our Section 179 section.