Construction
Areas of Potential Qualifying Activity
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Construction companies frequently invest in the development and improvement of building systems, materials, structural solutions and construction methods to enhance performance, efficiency, durability, safety and constructability.
This work can involve significant technical challenges where existing designs, materials or construction approaches cannot readily achieve the required level of structural performance, energy efficiency, integration, reliability or site-specific functionality.
Where these challenges are addressed through systematic experimentation, testing and iterative development, the related construction activity and associated expenditure may be eligible for the U.S. R&D Tax Credit.
Qualifying R&D can arise throughout the design, development, testing and improvement of construction methods, building systems and project-specific solutions. Common areas of potential qualifying activity include:
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New or improved construction methods and installation techniques.
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Structural, mechanical and building system development.
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Materials, assemblies and component testing.
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Integration of technologies and prefabricated solutions.
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Improvements to constructability, durability and energy performance.
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Testing to resolve technical uncertainties.
R&D in Construction
Understand
Our specialist technical team works directly with your staff to understand how innovation takes place across the business.
Identify
We examine the technical challenges encountered, the development work undertaken and the decisions made throughout your projects.
Quantify
We work with your team to connect those activities to the relevant costs.
Substantiate
We prepare clear, robust technical and financial documentation designed to support the Research and Development Tax Credit claim.
Our Role
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