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A Cash Flow Guide for Architects

Levelset

However, like any other business, you need to maintain positive cash flow or you may find yourself unable to pay your workers and other expenses. Let’s take a look at the basics of cash flow and how architects can budget their expenses and forecast their income to stay in good financial standing. Cash flow basics.

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Claritas Group heading for liquidation

Construction Enquirer

Kent based contractor Claritas Group is heading for liquidation after being sunk by cash-flow and inflationary pressures. “The challenge of cash flowing and managing the losses associated with the inflationary pressures of these uncertain times was just too great. turnover generating a pre-tax profit of £455,000.

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9 Tips for Starting an Architecture Firm

Levelset

We spoke with Lucas Gray , a business consultant for architects with Charette Venture Group, to share advice to get started. If you’re taking on side projects without telling your current employer and they find out about it, it could be grounds for dismissal.”. Pay close attention to cash flow.

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Different types of quantity surveyor in surveying field

Construction Cost Estimating

Consultant / Client Quantity Surveyor or PQS They perform a wide array of activities which range from cost planning, value management, feasibility studies, cost benefit analysis, life cycle costing, tendering, valuation, dispute resolution and cost estimating.

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Are There Lessons From the Great Recession for the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Pro Builder

economy into its worst quarter since the Great Depression, with unprecedented declines in gross domestic product, employment, consumer confidence, retail spending, and just about every other metric. . . 1] Mind Your Cash. When consultant Mark Hodges was working with K. and what that reality will look like. . Is it profitable?

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Fire Your Relatives. Scare Your Employees. And Stop Whining – So Says George Cloutier

Constructonomics

One of Cloutier’s suggestions is to, instead of paying vendors on time, pay them late to increase cash flow. I really hate to see this behavior encouraged by a Harvard educated management consultant like Mr. Cloutier who may hold significant credibility in professional circles. Wherever did he come up with this idea?

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. I think the main areas we need to concentrate on in the construction industry and ergonomics are the hand and power tools workers utilize, material handling equipment, employer and employee training.