The R&D tax credit was designed to encourage U.S. businesses to develop new or improved processes and products. For Construction & Design Firms these activities are found during design of concepts, schematics and value engineering phases of construction projects.
Qualified Activities – Construction & Design
- Design-build construction
- Building scale models to validate concepts
- Ensure and test accuracy of design
- Design unique solutions and structures
- Alternate materials/solutions to improve design & functionality
- Value engineering
- Design energy-efficient / LEED initiatives