Mechanical Contracting

Research and Development Tax Incentives for the Mechanical Contracting Industry

Mechanical contracting companies may not realize that their activities related to the design and development of many types of systems may constitute qualified R&D activities, potentially entitling them to significant R&D incentives. If you think you have to be a manufacturer or software developer to be conducting qualified activities as defined by the Internal Revenue Code, think again.

If your firm is in the mechanical contracting industry, there is a strong chance that you could benefit from an R&D Tax Credit study. Let alliantgroup’s contracting experts help you claim the credits that you deserve!

Examples of Activities & Innovations Eligible for R&D Tax Incentives Include the Following:

Developing means, methods and construction techniques
Preparing structure and facility design for constructability
Developing and improving construction equipment development
Performing structural steel detailing
Utilizing Building Information Modeling
Designing LEED/Green Initiatives
Performing HVAC design
Conducting BIM modeling for sub-system coordination
Preparing system detailing for constructability
Assessing mechanical fittings and routing
Improving mechanical equipment sizing
Conducting pipe material selection and approvals process
Improving installation means and methods
Peforming general mechanical system design and testing

alliantgroup’s Engineering and Contracting Industry Specialization Team

In order to better serve mechanical contracting companies, alliantgroup has developed an Industry Specialization Program that focuses on the qualification and quantification of R&D tax benefits for companies operating in the engineering and contracting industry, in which we include mechanical contracting. alliantgroup’s Engineering and Contracting Specialization Group employs several individuals who have educational backgrounds and practical experience within the disciplines of civil engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and contracting. alliantgroup has qualified and quantified credits for firms ranging from small, startup firms to large, multi-national corporations.