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Construction Companies: Payroll Features Every Business Needs (2026)
Construction Companies need payroll features that go beyond basic hourly and salary processing. The standard payroll software aimed at general businesses often lacks the specific configuration options that construction companies require.
Here are the payroll features most critical for construction companies.
Must-Have Payroll Features for Construction Companies
- Multi-rate pay configuration. construction companies often have laborers and carpenters working at different rates or compensation structures. The payroll system must support multiple pay codes per employee with correct overtime blending.
- Prevailing wage compliance support. This is a core requirement for construction companies that generic payroll software often handles incorrectly or not at all.
- Multi-state tax filing. construction companies with employees or locations in multiple states need automated state tax filing in each applicable state.
- Compliance updates. Tax tables, minimum wage rates, and state-specific rules change annually. The payroll system or provider must apply these updates before they take effect, not after you receive a penalty notice.
- Year-end W-2 and 1099 production. All employees receive W-2s. Some workers at construction companies may receive 1099-NEC instead if properly classified as independent contractors. The system needs to produce both correctly.
- Direct deposit and pay schedule flexibility. Support for bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and off-cycle runs for bonuses, final paychecks, or mid-cycle adjustments.
What Most Payroll Software Misses for Construction Companies
prevailing wage compliance, certified payroll, union vs non-union, seasonal crew cycles are rarely handled correctly out of the box in standard payroll software. These require configuration work -- and if you do not know the correct rules, you configure them wrong.
Managed payroll from BEG eliminates the configuration risk. We set up your pay codes based on what construction companies actually need, not generic defaults.
BEG Managed Payroll for Construction Companies: What Is Included
BEG provides all payroll features for construction companies at $25-$45 PEPM, all-inclusive:
- Payroll processing on your schedule (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly)
- Prevailing wage compliance configured correctly
- Tax deposits and quarterly/annual filings in all applicable states
- New hire reporting, direct deposit, and pay stub access
- Year-end W-2 and 1099 production
- Ongoing compliance monitoring and rule updates
Managed Payroll, Handled.
BEG manages payroll at $25-$45 per employee per month, all-inclusive. Get an instant cost comparison for your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you handle certified payroll for government projects?
Yes. Certified payroll reports under Davis-Bacon and state prevailing wage laws are produced for each pay period in WH-347 format or state electronic reporting systems with fringe benefit credits documented.
How do you handle union vs. non-union employees on the same job?
Union and non-union employees are set up with separate pay rate structures and fringe benefit calculations. Union payroll includes remittance to applicable union trust funds.
Can you handle seasonal crew ramp-ups?
Yes. Bulk new hire entry processes seasonal crew in time for the first pay cycle, including new hire reporting, withholding setup, and direct deposit.
What does BEG charge for construction company payroll?
Construction payroll runs at $25-$45 per employee per month, all-inclusive. Certified payroll report production is included. For a 25-person crew, that is $625-$1,125 per month.
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Anthony leads payroll solutions at Business Executive Group, a national managed payroll firm serving businesses across industries including Construction Companies. BEG manages payroll at $25-$45 PEPM, all-inclusive, with deep expertise in compliance, multi-state filing, and industry-specific payroll requirements. Get instant pricing at beghr.com.
Authoritative source: IRS: Independent Contractor or Employee
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