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How MECO LLC Unlocked Nationwide Growth with Miter and Acumatica

The Complete Guide to Employment Authorization Compliance for Construction Companies in 2025

Managing I-9 compliance across job sites poses unique challenges for construction companies in 2025. With penalties now reaching up to $2,789 per form violation, non-compliance can impact project timelines and profitability. Discover practical strategies for handling distributed workforces, seasonal hiring fluctuations, and state-specific requirements while integrating verification processes with your existing systems.

Why Generic Payroll Solutions Don't Cut It for Contractors

Still using a generic payroll system? It may be costing you time, money, and putting you at risk. Learn five ways standard solutions fall short for contractors — and how construction-specific payroll software can streamline workflows and protect your bottom line.

The Cost of Poor Job Costing

Poor job costing is more expensive than you think. Inaccurate tracking leads to bid miscalculations, cost overruns, and shrinking profit margins. Learn the biggest job costing mistakes—like paper-based time tracking and incomplete labor cost allocation—and how to fix them to protect your bottom line.

Three Signs it's Time for a New Construction Payroll Solution

Struggling with payroll inefficiencies, compliance headaches, or field-office communication gaps? It may be time for a new construction payroll solution. Discover three key signs your payroll system needs an upgrade and how the right technology can streamline operations, automate compliance, and eliminate double data entry.

February 11, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Construction Job Costing

Learn how effective construction job costing can drive profitability and growth. This guide covers everything from labor and materials costs to equipment and overhead, offering strategies for accurate job tracking, estimating, and decision-making. Master construction job costing with real-time insights and integrated systems.

February 7, 2025

How Miter cut Almendariz's payroll workload by over 90%

We met with Lisa Ridgley, Controller at Almendariz, who payroll, bookkeeping, and more. She told us the story of how Miter’s payroll automation and self-serve worker onboarding have made her work life way simpler — even giving her back time to enjoy her personal life.

Connor Watumull

Workforce Reporting Requirements For Contractors

Growing contractors face an increasing number of federal, state, and project-level workforce reporting requirements.

Fully-Burdened Labor Costs 101

A how-to-guide for calculating accurate labor costs across your business.

Davis-Bacon 101: Forms and Compliance

Understand the forms required to stay compliant on Davis-Bacon work, why they're important, and how to submit them.

How Adams Plumbing Landed 12x Bigger Contracts Using Miter

Learn why Adams Plumbing turned to Miter to quickly streamline their payroll while making union compliance effortless.

DAS 140 & 142 Forms: A Brief Guide for Contractors

If you're working on a California state funded construction project, you likely have apprentice requirements. Learn more what that means for you.

How to Easily Navigate Skilled & Trained Workforce Requirements

Unpack the complexities behind Skilled & Trained Workforce requirements to make it easy for your business to stay compliant.

Connor Watumull

Davis-Bacon 101: Most Common Mistakes

Understand where issues arise on Davis-Bacon jobs and how to avoid them.

Prevailing Wage Fringe Credits 101

How public works contractors can save $15K+ annually on prevailing wage jobs.

Davis-Bacon 101: Introduction

Learn everything you need to know to be successful on prevailing wage work.

How American Asphalt Saved 800+ Hours on Certified Payroll with Miter

Learn how Miter’s software has helped American Asphalt turn payroll into a critical business advantage rather than a resource drain.

How Miter rescued A-1 Modular from union payroll chaos

We met with Co-Owner and CFO Alexandra Valencia, who handles all bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll compliance for the A-1 Modular team, to learn how Miter’s software reduced her time spent managing payroll and compliance in half.

How a Mechanical Contractor Streamlined Union Payroll Across Six States

February 27, 2025

How One of the Southeast’s Premier Specialty Contractors Fuels Their Rapid Expansion with Miter

October 10, 2024

How One of California’s Largest Specialty Contractors Saves 2,600+ Hours Annually with Miter

September 27, 2024

How a Southern California General & Prime Contractor Simplifies Complex Union and Prevailing Wage Requirements with Miter

September 13, 2024

How Fast-Growing Nashville Contractor Cut Payroll Time in Half with Miter

September 3, 2024

How Kentucky’s Largest Roofing Contractor Saves 40 Hours per Week on Payroll with Miter

August 19, 2024

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The Complete Guide to Employment Authorization Compliance for Construction Companies in 2025

Managing I-9 compliance across job sites poses unique challenges for construction companies in 2025. With penalties now reaching up to $2,789 per form violation, non-compliance can impact project timelines and profitability. Discover practical strategies for handling distributed workforces, seasonal hiring fluctuations, and state-specific requirements while integrating verification processes with your existing systems.

Why Generic Payroll Solutions Don't Cut It for Contractors

Still using a generic payroll system? It may be costing you time, money, and putting you at risk. Learn five ways standard solutions fall short for contractors — and how construction-specific payroll software can streamline workflows and protect your bottom line.

The Cost of Poor Job Costing

Poor job costing is more expensive than you think. Inaccurate tracking leads to bid miscalculations, cost overruns, and shrinking profit margins. Learn the biggest job costing mistakes—like paper-based time tracking and incomplete labor cost allocation—and how to fix them to protect your bottom line.

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