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Managing Cash Flow in Contracting

Construction Business Owner

The processes and metrics that drive accountability to those responsible for its timely collection are rarely in place. The current accelerating growth of the industry since the economic downturn makes cash more important than ever.

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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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5 Ways to Improve Cash Flow in Your Construction Business

Levelset

From buying materials to hiring crews, business begins when cash flows. If you’re a specialty contractor who needs cash flow solutions, you’re not alone. In this article, you’ll discover five tips to improve your cash flow so that you can grow your business and increase financial flexibility.

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Restoration: How to Manage Cash Flow While Waiting for an Insurance Check

Levelset

Meanwhile, you’re incurring expenses that drain your bank account, like purchasing materials and paying employees. To cover these expenses, restoration contractors need to manage their cash flow to ensure they have enough money in the bank — especially when the insurance company is dragging their feet. Plan out your cash flow.

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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

Levelset

In an attempt to hold contractors accountable, many projects use retention holdbacks, also known as retainage. These holdbacks need to be accounted for by every party to a project: owner, general contractor, and subcontractor. Retention receivable and payable is different from accounts receivable and payable. View profile.

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Managing the Lifeblood of Contracting

Construction Business Owner

The processes and metrics that drive accountability to those responsible for its timely collection are rarely in place. The current accelerating growth of the industry since the economic downturn makes cash more important than ever.

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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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