STRONGSVILLE, OH — August 18, 2025 — Cleveland-based Lawler Construction, a family-owned commercial remodeling company, has achieved 650% revenue growth—expanding from $2 million to $15 million in annual revenue—thanks in large part to the efficiencies gained with Payroll4Construction, a payroll service created specifically for contractors by Foundation Software.

Founded in 2006 by Jim Lawler, the company started with FOUNDATION® accounting software to ensure consistent job costing and accurate payroll processing. However, as the workforce expanded to handle more grocery store, school, church, and library projects across Greater Cleveland, the payroll burden became increasingly complex. That’s when the Lawler team turned to Payroll4Construction to keep operations running smoothly.

“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.”

The payroll experts at Payroll4Construction now handle W-2s, direct deposits, tax compliance, union tracking, certified payroll reporting, and multi-jurisdictional processing—all critical pain points for growing contractors.

“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.”

With nearly two decades of partnership, the Lawler family views Payroll4Construction as more than just a back-office tool. It has become a cornerstone of their business model, allowing leadership to confidently pursue growth while ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.

“The payroll integration between the systems has been game-changing for us,” said Tom Lawler. “It's not just about saving time - it's about having confidence that everything is done correctly and compliantly.”

Industry Significance

Lawler Construction’s success story underscores a broader trend in the construction industry—where small to mid-sized contractors are increasingly relying on specialized technology solutions to remain competitive in a tight labor market. By reducing administrative overhead, companies can direct more energy into project delivery, workforce development, and client service.

About Payroll4Construction

Payroll4Construction provides a contractor-specific payroll solution designed to streamline compliance-heavy processes, including certified payroll, multi-state operations, and union reporting. More information is available at payroll4construction.com.

About Lawler Construction

Founded in 2006, Lawler Construction is a Cleveland-based commercial remodeling contractor specializing in projects for groceries, schools, churches, and libraries. Learn more at lawlerconstruction.com.

Originally reported by Access Wire in Digital Journal.