Payroll

In the construction industry, efficiency isn't just about what happens on the job site, it's equally important in back-office operations. For growing construction companies, managing HR and payroll processes across multiple locations can become increasingly complex without the right systems in place. When HR and ERP systems work in harmony, companies can focus more on building and less on administrative tasks.
Time tracking isn’t just about tracking the hours your employees’ work, it’s about controlling your largest expense: labor. The construction industry is being simultaneously challenged with labor shortages, rising wages and economic uncertainty, making relying on paper time cards no longer sustainable.
There are more than 180 federal labor laws administrated by the US Department of Labor (DOL) that cover workplace activities for about 150 million workers in 10 million workplaces. These laws cover wages, hours, safety and discrimination. Additionally, there are state-level laws that impact employment, such as right-to-work laws, which are currently in effect in 26 states.
Government-funded projects offer steady, well-paid work for contractors—but they come with strict requirements. To stay compliant and avoid penalties, construction companies must understand certified payroll reporting, especially when managing complex construction payroll services.
When President Donald Trump took office on January 20, 2025, a wave of economic changes quickly followed. One of the most impactful was the announcement of increased tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico. This has sparked concerns about how these tariffs will affect businesses at home.
A Human Resources Information System or HRIS is a powerful tool to manage construction workforces. But a great Core HR solution can do so much more when it integrates with your other software and business applications.
Managing your workforce isn't getting any easier. From tracking time across multiple job sites to ensuring accurate payroll processing, HR teams face mounting challenges in today's business environment. This is especially true for high-risk industries like construction, manufacturing and field services, where compliance requirements add complexity to everyday operations.
Prevailing wage, and how it relates to federal contractors, has been a hot topic since the US Department of Labor (DOL) proposed changes to the regulations in 2023.
Rising labor and supply costs require businesses to do more, with less.
On January 9, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule defining “independent contractor” for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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