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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. The rate of retention is stipulated in the construction contract and can often be negotiated.

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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage

Fieldwire

For many construction businesses, the retainage payment accounts for their entire profit margin on the project. Retainage is up for negotiation Retainage is not set in stone. Every contract is negotiable, including what percentage is retained and for how long. This can be used in a couple of different ways.

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

Levelset

If your credit limit hasn’t been raised recently, it may be based on outdated financial statements — the ones you provided when you originally opened the account. Levelset’s Contractor Profiles provide information on a contractor’s payment history, lien claims, and reviews from other contractors and suppliers. Share recent financials.

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Assignment of Benefits for Contractors: Pros & Cons of Accepting an AOB

Levelset

It gives the assignee authority to file and negotiate a claim directly with the insurance company, without involvement from the property owner. The contractor, now the assignee, negotiates the claim directly with the insurance company. AOBs and mechanics liens. What is an assignment of benefits? Setting up an AOB.

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Digital Builder Podcast Ep 22: How Specialty Contractors Can Navigate Contracts & Get Paid On Time

Autodesk Construction Cloud

For this reason, construction professionals must find better ways to craft and negotiate agreements. Karalynn also emphasizes the importance of negotiating who takes on certain risks and liabilities. For this reason, contractors need to be careful with the GMP agreement and negotiate terms to protect themselves.

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A Contractor’s Guide to Homeowner’s Insurance: Is Your Project Covered?

Levelset

Generally, insurers use one of two methods to put a dollar figure on the damage: Replacement cost : The insurer pays the cost of rebuilding or repairing the home, without accounting for depreciation. But for many types of work, restoration contractors have the right to file a lien on their property if they fail to pay.

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A Contractor’s Guide to Homeowner’s Insurance: Is Your Project Covered?

Levelset

Generally, insurers use one of two methods to put a dollar figure on the damage: Replacement cost : The insurer pays the cost of rebuilding or repairing the home, without accounting for depreciation. But for many types of work, restoration contractors have the right to file a lien on their property if they fail to pay. .