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Construction Executive Names Withum Among Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms

This recognition reflects Withum’s deep specialization and longstanding commitment to the industry, with the Firm ranking among the top 20 construction accounting firms since 2019. For more than five decades, Withum has advised contractors, developers, suppliers, manufacturers, landscapers, dealers, renewable energy companies and other organizations across the construction ecosystem. The Firm’s Construction Services Team helps…

IRS Issues Guidance on 100% Depreciation for Commercial Real Estate

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released interim guidance in Notice 2026-16, outlining a major new tax incentive for the manufacturing sector. The guidance implements a 100% special depreciation allowance under IRC §168(n) for certain commercial real property classified as Qualified Production Property (QPP). This provision—enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act…

Blueprints for Decision-Making: The Power of Analytics in Construction

In an industry where profit margins are often measured in single digits, small missteps in estimating, scheduling or cost control can determine whether a project succeeds or fails. Companies that integrate robust data analysis into their operations frequently realize competitive advantages. Data analytics help create more efficient operations by automating reporting, flagging anomalies, and streamlining…

Research & Development Tax Credit: A Powerful, Often Overlooked Tool for Contractors

The construction industry is navigating one of its most competitive periods in decades. Rising material costs, volatile supply chains, labor shortages, and tight margins continue to pressure both General Contractors (GCs) and subcontractors such as Heavy Highway, Sitework, and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) subcontractors. With interest-rate sensitivity layered on top, firms must leverage every…

The Contract Schedule: Inputs, Calculations and Why They Matter

The contract schedule is the heart and soul of any construction company. The calculations contained within the schedule can determine bonding capacity, dictate the ability to obtain financing, and even impact whether a company will be selected for a job. This article seeks to explore a few of the most important elements of the contract…

M&A Update: Investment Banking 2025 Quarter 3 Report