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

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According to Mehdian, a lot of contractors don’t record retention receivable or payable, especially those using Quickbooks accounting software. Mehdian recommends companies use software specifically designed to track retention. Mehdian recommends companies use software specifically designed to track retention.

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constructionattorneyblog: Subcontractor's Mechanics lien allowed.

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LEED project managment software » May 21, 2009. Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds. 107108 (May 21, 2009), has ruled in favor of the subcontractor in enforcing a mechanics lien. Funds subject to a lien waiver are required to be held by the owner in trust for the subcontractor.

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How to Avoid Running Out of Cash on a Construction Project

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In this article, we’ll explore some strategies to help you keep money in the bank. You can save your existing cash reserves to cover payroll and overhead costs, and the extended repayment terms ensures that you’ll have project income in the bank when the bill comes due. This policy lets you know when to send notices and file a lien.

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constructionattorneyblog: LEED project managment software

Construction Lawyer

« Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds | Main. LEED project managment software. While there are many legal issues that will unfold in the near future, there are new software products that address some of the management issues. mechanics liens. Subscribe to this blogs feed.

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6 Ways the COVID-19 crisis will reshape the construction industry

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For instance, companies that depend on bank checks and physical forms need to find other means to distribute payment. About the Author: Patrick Hogan is the CEO of Handle.com , where they build software that helps contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers with late payments.

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9 Tips for Starting an Architecture Firm

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These days, software is available in a “software as a service” (SaaS) model, where you pay a subscription fee each month, quarter, or year to use the software. Staggering design and administrative software expenses so they don’t all fall at the same time can help to reduce cash flow problems.

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We Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

Did You Go To Your Bank - And they offered to give you a line of credit. Bank Accounts - Set up two bank accounts in your company name. The second bank account is for your debit card you keep in your wallet and has no more than $500 or whatever you need for small purchases during the week. This is getting very stressful.