Featured Services

General Contractors

Example Of Qualified Activities

 

• Developing or designing custom deep foundation systems for challenging soil conditions.
   
• Solving constructability issues with unique geometry, elevation, or load challenges.
   
• Developing solutions for noise, dust, vibration, or access constraints on job sites.
   
• Designing unique roof truss or framing systems for custom homes or large commercial spans.
   
• Modifying steel or concrete beam connections for unusual load or seismic requirements.
   
• Evaluating multiple HVAC system configurations to reduce energy consumption. 
   
• Experimenting with different insulation materials, window assemblies, and vapor barriers.
   
• Designing and testing solar panel integration or geothermal systems.
   
• Testing alternative waterproofing membranes and assemblies for basements or parking structures.
   
• Developing custom curtain wall or façade systems.
   
• Engineering stormwater management systems with unique grading, detention, and infiltration solutions.
   
• Experimenting with trenching, dewatering, and soil stabilization.
   
• Designing modular components that integrate with nonstandard layouts.
   
• Iterating fabrication techniques to improve transportability, durability, and assembly speed.
   
• Developing high-performance or lightweight concrete mixes that achieve specific curing times.
   
• Testing admixtures for freeze-thaw resistance, reduced cracking, or extended durability.
   
• Designing custom ductwork layouts.
   
• Developing custom lighting layouts or HVAC layouts.
   
• Integrating advanced building automation systems or smart controls.
   
• Creating dust, noise, or vibration control methods for urban or sensitive construction sites.
   
• Experimenting with temporary shoring, scaffolding, or access systems for complex builds.
   
• On-site supervision or field problem-solving due to design gaps, improper/incomplete drawings, or unforeseen site conditions
   
• Developing more efficient installation or construction methods
   
• Iterative scheduling, BIM modeling, or process optimization to reduce waste or labor
   
• Testing temporary shoring, scaffolding, or unique access systems
   
• Creating solutions to address structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or code-related challenges
   
• Internal meetings to discuss current projects (problem-solving).
   
• Creating a more efficient process for building envelope installation.

 

 

Eligible Expenses

 

• W2 Wages: Wages for Ownership, Engineers, Electricians, Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, HVAC Techs, Plumbers, and Carpenters.
   
• Supply Expenses: material costs incurred during the development process. (prototypes, experimentation, scrap)
   
• Contract Research (1099s): Payments to the above referenced professionals via 1099, like Third-party services supporting R&D activities (e.g., excavation, mechanical, HVAC design/install).