Chris CowanChris Cowan is a Partner and the Lead of the Construction and Engineering Industry Practice at Wiss.From the AuthorConstruction TechnologyHow Financial Strength Drives Technology and Growth in ConstructionWissRising costs, labor shortages, and tight margins are pressuring construction firms. Financial resilience, forecasting and predictive analytics can enable smarter tech investments and drive growth.Labor & Workforce DevelopmentHow the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Boosts Construction Equipment Investment and Tax ReliefWissThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) brings major tax relief for construction firms through permanent 100% bonus depreciation, higher Section 179 limits and restored R&E deductions — helping contractors modernize fleets, improve cash flow and stay competitive amid labor shortages.Page 1 of 1