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3 cash flow forecasting tips for your next big construction project

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Effectively managing cash flow is critical for contractors’ success. Considering these complexities, it’s easy to understand why, throughout the life of a project, a variety of things can change — directly impacting the original cash flow forecast. Create Rolling Enterprise Cash Flow Forecasts.

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How to Increase Cash Flow for Your Construction Business When You Can’t Get the Financing You Need From the Bank

Levelset

With your back against the wall, dipping into your personal bank account may feel like an easy solution. But when you take into account how long it takes for specialty contractors to get paid, it gets risky quickly, especially if you’re just starting out. Cut unnecessary spending.

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How Inventory Control Saves Construction Teams Resources

Construction Business Owner

How Inventory Control Saves Construction Teams Resources. Take the time to sit down, review consumption over similar jobs, calculate what you really need, account for what you already have left over from previous jobs, and place a reasonable order at the right time. Greg Ragsdale. Thu, 09/01/2022 - 13:29.

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5 Critical Construction Project Reports your System Should Pull Without Fuss

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Here’s a list of key reports that you should be able to pull at any moment from your construction project management software: Basic Accounting Reports. At a bare minimum, you’ll need the following for your accounting function: profit and loss report, balance sheets, trial balance and trading summaries.

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Construction Budgeting Resource for Arizona

Carol Hagen

Whether it’s the chief estimator, accountant or IT director, knowing what the going rates are in your area can help you budget and ultimately attract the best talent to your construction firm. You can get this resource for free just by participating. Take the AZ Construction Salary Survey on-line: https://novisurvey.net/n/7g2.aspx.

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Types of Capital for Construction Businesses

Levelset

That’s because other forms of capital — like labor or equipment — can’t generate value if you don’t have enough cash to take on new jobs, acquire materials, or cover overhead. “Working capital evaluates the financial resources a company requires to operate the company,” notes Joshua Leyenhorst.

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5 Ways to Prepare for New Revenue Recognition Standards

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The new GAAP revenue recognition standards developed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board are here, and these standards are designed with complex projects in mind. When implemented properly, they offer improved cash flow and better accounting insight, which benefits contractors and customers.