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🚨 Are you leaving money on the table for your new construction or retrofitting projects? The IRS has updated key tax incentives, like the 179D deduction, which could help you and your clients save big—and even earn cash per qualified referral. Join Tough Leaf and Ari Salafia, Founder & CEO of TaxTaker, for a free webinar to learn how to: 💡 Maximize your earnings 💡 Identify qualifying projects 💡 Communicate these incentives to clients effectively Don’t miss out on these game-changing savings! 📅 Register today to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/d-NuVyyS  #Construction #EnergySavings #TaxCredits #Webinar #GreenEnergy #BuildingBetter #Sustainability #TaxIncentives #SustainableBuilding #179D #45L #EnergyEfficiency #Construction #HVAC #GreenBuilding #LocalContractors #SubcontractorSuccess #projectdiversitysimplified #subcontractordiversity #MBE #WBE #DBE #MWBE #XBE #SDVOB #DEI #DIVERSITY #CONSTRUCTIONSUBCONTRACTOR #DEIB #UBE #XBE #BIPOCBusiness

👀 Looking to enhance your HR practices? Join us on October 3rd at 1 PM ET for our HR and Payroll Masterclass Webinar. Cindy Durant, Director of Learning and Development at Heartland, will share key strategies for hiring and onboarding employees while ensuring compliance. Topics include crafting compliant job descriptions, understanding employee classifications, and benefiting from the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and take your HR processes to the next level. Register now to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/dW_CB7aw #SmallBusinessSuccess, #DiverseBusiness, #SmallBizTips #MinorityOwnedBusiness, #WomenOwnedBusiness, #SmallBusinessGrowth, #ComplianceMatters #HRBestPractices, #SmallBizHR, #InclusiveBusiness, #WorkOpportunity, #BizCompliance #HRStrategies #Payroll #payrollmanager #onboarding

📈 Increase the potential of your projects by partnering with small and disadvantaged businesses. Our latest blog post explores how leveraging these suppliers can save costs, boost innovation, and increase your competitive edge. Learn practical tips to exceed diversity goals and secure more contracts. Read more today!  https://lnkd.in/gpjKYkcx #Construction #SupplierDiversity #preconstruction #generalcontractor #contech

On Monday Scott Levine, Head of Product for Tough Leaf, joined a panel of industry experts to discuss AI in Housing at Revolutionizing Homeownership: Innovations in Mortgage Tech, AI, and Data, an event co-hosted by National Housing Conference and ICE held at NYSE. The panel, Navigating AI in Housing: Current Practices and Future Prospects, explored practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the housing sector with Sarah Myers West, Michael Akinwumi, PhD, Julie Morgan and was moderated by Anne Marie Pippin, Esq., CGFM. During the conversation, Scott discussed how Tough Leaf uses AI and humans working together to streamline the complex process of bid procurement from certified small and underrepresented subcontractors. When asked about “the art of the possible” and what AI Tools, techniques and use cases he’s seeing in the housing ecosystem, Scott discussed innovations in the pre-construction phase that eliminate the more tedious processes involved in construction scheduling and even safety. Scott also ran into new friends from the REalinement Retreat, he attended in August. Hello to Sipho Simela, Chrissi Johnson, Castleigh Johnson! 👋🏽 Catch the entire stream here: https://lnkd.in/ehEtQ6P3 The Navigating AI in Housing panel begins at 2:48:52

🚀 Unlock New Revenue Streams with 179D & 45L Tax Incentives! 🚀 Are you an HVAC professional, lighting installer, or general contractor striving to deliver top-tier energy-efficient projects? 🌍💡 What if you could ease financial pressures while boosting your competitive edge? Join us in our upcoming webinar with Ari Salafia, Founder & CEO of our partner TaxTaker, where we’ll explore how the 179D & 45L tax incentives can help you and your clients save money on energy-efficient projects you’re already tackling. Don’t leave money on the table—maximize your earnings today! 📅 Save the Date! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d-NuVyyS #Sustainability #TaxIncentives #EnergyEfficiency #Construction #HVAC #GreenBuilding #SustainableBuilding #179D #45L #LocalContractors #SubcontractorSuccess #projectdiversitysimplified #subcontractordiversity #MBE #WBE #DBE #MWBE #XBE #SDVOB #DEI #DIVERSITY #CONSTRUCTIONSUBCONTRACTOR #DEIB #UBE #XBE #BIPOCBusiness

Clients seek the best value proposals, prioritizing cost-effectiveness—requiring contractors to submit the lowest bids—while incorporating participation from small and diverse businesses. Neah Brooks, Head of Sales for Tough Leaf, will conduct a workshop for firms interested in leveraging project diversity as a differentiator for winning projects with developers, owners, and government agencies with ESG Goals. Join us for a webinar to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gwMHwfj6 #projectdiversity #projectwinning #construction #constructionindustry #costeffectiveness #abcmeritshopproud

🚨 Misclassifying your construction workers as 1099 contractors instead of W-2 employees can lead to costly penalties. Protect your business by exploring the critical distinctions in our new blog post by our partner Heartland. Useful insights for WMBE and small local subcontractors: https://lnkd.in/d92ZtCpk #womenownedbusiness #localsubcontractor #constructionmanagement #LocalContractors #SubcontractorSuccess #projectdiversitysimplified #subcontractordiversity #MBE #WBE #DBE #MWBE #XBE #SDVOB #DEI #DIVERSITY #CONSTRUCTIONSUBCONTRACTOR #DEIB #UBE #XBE #BIPOCBusiness

This weekend, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and resilience of all the amazing workers who help build our communities and shape our future. From contractors and subcontractors to small business owners and everyone in between, your contributions make a difference every single day. At Tough Leaf, we’re proud to support the hardworking individuals and businesses that drive our economy forward. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the efforts of all those who strive to create a better, brighter future for us all. Enjoy your well-deserved day off on Monday! 💪🌟 #LaborDay #ToughLeafTeam #ProjectDiversitySimplified #MWBE #WBE #DBE #SDVOB #UBE #GeneralContractor #preconstructionmanager #ConTech #TimeOff

Navigating the 1099 vs. W-2 worker classification can be tricky, especially in the construction industry. Learn the pros, cons, and compliance considerations to ensure you're properly classifying your workers. Our latest blog post by Heartland is a must-read for small, local, diverse subcontractors. https://lnkd.in/d92ZtCpk #constructionsubcontractor #smallbiz #diversesupplier #LocalContractors #SubcontractorSuccess #projectdiversitysimplified #subcontractordiversity #MBE #WBE #DBE #MWBE #XBE #SDVOB #DEI #DIVERSITY #CONSTRUCTIONSUBCONTRACTOR #DEIB #UBE #XBE #BIPOCBusiness

Celebrating every win as we work to help construction companies thrive by streamlining the way teams find the right certified small, local, and diverse subcontractors. #ConstructionTech #DiversityInclusion #ProcurementCompliance