
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, August 18, 2025 – Lawler Construction, a Cleveland-based commercial remodeling firm specializing in projects for schools, grocery stores, libraries, and churches, has reported a dramatic 650% revenue increase after adopting Payroll4Construction, the construction-specific payroll service from Foundation Software.

The family-owned company, founded in 2006, has grown from $2 million in annual revenue to $15 million. Leadership credits Payroll4Construction’s integrated payroll and compliance features as a critical factor in enabling them to manage a much larger workforce while remaining efficient and compliant.
“Payroll4Construction took our payroll burden right off our plate,” said Tom Lawler, Vice President of Lawler Construction. “We’ve grown almost every year since I joined, and all the payroll services, plus that integration with FOUNDATION, saves us countless hours every week. We can do a lot more in our day now.”
Lawler first implemented FOUNDATION® accounting software at the company’s launch to establish consistent job costing and payroll processing. But as the workforce expanded, payroll became increasingly time-consuming and complex. Turning to Payroll4Construction gave the company a scalable way to handle direct deposits, W-2s, tax compliance, and multi-jurisdictional processing without the burden of manual entry.
“The time savings are incredible,” explained Tom Lawler. “What used to take us hours of manual calculations and paperwork now happens automatically. We can focus on growing our business instead of wrestling with payroll compliance.”

The company emphasizes that it’s not just about efficiency—it’s about trust. “The payroll integration between the systems has been game-changing for us,” Tom Lawler added. “It’s not just about saving time – it’s about having confidence that everything is done correctly and compliantly.”
With nearly two decades of partnership between the Lawler family and Foundation Software, the construction firm views Payroll4Construction as an indispensable tool for supporting ongoing growth.
About Payroll4Construction
Payroll4Construction, LLC is a dedicated payroll solution built for contractors. It helps manage certified payroll reporting, union tracking, multi-state processing, compliance requirements, tax filings, direct deposits, and more. Learn more at payroll4construction.com.
About Lawler Construction
Founded in 2006, Lawler Construction is a family-owned and operated commercial remodeling firm based in Cleveland, Ohio. The company specializes in remodeling projects for educational institutions, retail stores, libraries, and churches. More information is available at lawlerconstruction.com.
Originally reported by Newswire.
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