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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage

Fieldwire

Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. Retainage can cause a cash flow burden for contractors, especially subs at the bottom of the payment chain.

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Transforming Construction Payments: Autodesk's Strategic Move with Payapps Acquisition 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Despite this, both general contractors and subcontractors struggle with the complexities of the payment process and face significant cash flow obstacles. Time and time again, I hear about contractors’ frustrations and struggles with late payments and cash flow and how it negatively impacts their businesses.

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How to Avoid Running Out of Cash on a Construction Project

Levelset

Bigger projects require more materials and more labor, which means higher cash requirements. Contractors can take on more work than their cash flow will let them perform, leaving them scrambling for cash to pay their bills or their employees. But what about cash flow? Forecast cash flow.

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How To Negotiate A Higher Credit Limit With Your Building Material Supplier

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Contractors trying to grow their business and take on larger projects often struggle to manage their cash flow to purchase the materials they need. Many contractors use trade credit to delay paying for materials and keep more cash in their pockets. Provide a plan. Get more trade preferences.

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KPIs for Architects: 3 Performance Indicators to Watch

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These data points provide insight into the profitability of a company and give owners an early indication of potential issues. Architectural business consultant Lucas Gray of Charette Venture Group recommends three KPIs to help firms measure their profitability: break-even point, utilization rate, and billable ratio. . Lucas Gray.

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Process Dependent Vs. People Dependent Increases Contractor's Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

Cash flow issues kill contractors even though they have profit. Sales tax liens against contractors twenty two times higher than any other business. Poor document management results in overpaying taxes. Poor document management results in overpaying taxes. Poor scheduling affects production and cash flow.

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Construction Site Theft: Impact and Prevention

Levelset

If the contractor is afraid of a premium hike that will cut into profits month after month, they might just pay for the item out of pocket. Restricted cash flow. In the meantime, they extended themselves on the replacement item, and they’re out that cash. Learn more about cash flow in construction.

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