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The High Cost of Low Bids: When Contractors Compete on Price, Everyone Loses

Levelset

Prioritizing a low bid over contractor performance is a lose-lose procurement strategy. Unfortunately, low bidding is an accepted practice for both owners and contractors alike. Owners will say that focusing on the lowest bid possible ensures they get a good price. Who’s responsible for low-bid procurement?

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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

As a commercial specialty contractor, it can be frustrating to have the crew, time, and skills you need to take on construction projects but not enough cash to purchase materials. 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.

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4 Mistakes to Avoid in Construction Bidding

Viewpoint Construction Technology

One of the biggest stumbling blocks, though, is often at the beginning of a project – during bidding – but there are key areas to avoid in order to make sure your teams stay on track. All of these expenses are important to include for your bid to be accurate. What advice do you have when it comes to bidding? Science Meets Art.

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Lead a Best-in-Class Construction Business

Construction Business Owner

Stan is the owner of Compass Contractors, primarily a subcontractor specializing in metal studs and drywall installation on office building projects. To make matters worse, cash flow is tight and he often has to cut prices to win work.'

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Drive Profitability With a Construction-Specific ERP

For specialty contractors, using a construction software platform helps to lay the technological foundation required to support future growth and improved financial performance. Improved cash flow. Improved collaboration. Transparent reporting. Reduced costs. Smarter decision-making. Enhanced security.

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Construction Company Cash Flows Are Easy To Understand

Contractor Bookkeeping

Construction Cash Flow Example. Starting Cash + Cash In - Cash Out] = Cash Flow. "If Let''s Get Some Answers - Contractors and sub-contractors know there is more to profits than what is shown above and most of you rely on your "gut feel" to know when project has made a profit or not.

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Bigger, Better Jobs: Tips for Getting the Jobs That Help Grow Your Business

Levelset

Yet, upfront costs are barriers for many specialty contractors interested in taking on more significant projects but face the challenge of waiting on payment from past jobs. Delayed payment is felt by nearly 90% of contractors, according to Levelset’s 2021 Construction Cash Flow & Payment Report. Bid bigger.