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Kier whittles net debt down to £230m

Construction Enquirer

Andrew Davies, chief executive, said that despite inflationary pressures Kier would report revenue and profit in line with expectations in September. He added that Kier had generated better positive operating cash flow for the year and would now report a net cash position of around £60m at the year-end, higher than the £2.9m

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5 Critical Construction Project Reports your System Should Pull Without Fuss

Viewpoint Construction Technology

At a bare minimum, you’ll need the following for your accounting function: profit and loss report, balance sheets, trial balance and trading summaries. These basic reports are critical to business profit and loss, and if your system can’t seamlessly pull them all in a flash it’s time to take a look at what else is out there.

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

Levelset

In addition, they make less per project and ultimately end up with too little profit, if any, to grow. Low Bidding Impacts Contractor Cash Flow. The average pre-tax net profit for general contractors is between 1.4 That disrupts your project’s, and your organization’s, cash flow. Separating price and value.

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Key Financial & Safety Metrics for Subcontractor Qualification 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

For another, work delays from 2021 are likely to impact the risk of subcontractor default in 2022 and beyond. . The following standard financial ratios can help risk management teams evaluate potential trade partners during the subcontractor qualification process. FINANCIAL RATIOS: PROFITABILITY . Gross Profit Margin .

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Investor Purchases of Single-Family Homes Threaten an Overcrowded Market

Pro Builder

Buy-to-rent investment purchases could pose a substantial risk to the housing market, particularly with dwindling supply. According to the CalculatedRisk Newsletter, demographics are now favorable for buying homes, but new house hunters are squaring off against investors who are able to obtain financing at lower rates. Build to Rent.

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

Levelset

Contractors trying to grow their business and take on larger projects often struggle to manage their cash flow to purchase the materials they need. Many contractors use trade credit to delay paying for materials and keep more cash in their pockets. These references give suppliers a historical context to assess their risk.

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The Startup Construction Business Checklist: 3 Important Documents You Need to Have

Construction Marketing

This article outlines three important documents that you’ll need in order to start and run a profitable business. Second, if you’re looking to raise finance, all potential investors will ask to see your business plan before agreeing to fund you. There are many different types of insurance in the United Kingdom. Legal Documents.