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4 Ways Materials Financing Can Help You Recession-Proof Your Business

Levelset

Managing cash flow in the construction industry is difficult in any economy, but during a recession, specialty contractors face even more financial challenges than usual. One of the most significant challenges during that time was the lack of financing for commercial construction companies.

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Overcoming Construction Labor Shortages to Grow Your Business

Levelset

While labor shortages may seem like a people problem, they’re a cash flow issue too. For companies to offer competitive salaries and maintain payroll, they must have enough cash flow to pay overhead costs and employees. Everybody that works with us is like family,” he said. Get materials now.

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Unique Tips For Managing Cash Flow In Your Contracting Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any construction company and especially the ones with annual sales volume under $1,000,000. Some construction Company experts even say that a healthy cash flow is more important than your contracting company''s ability to complete projects! What Makes Up Your Construction Company Cash Flow?

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How to Deal with Extended Lead Times and High Material Costs

Levelset

As reported by the US Census Bureau, the construction industry is experiencing the most significant price hike since the 1970s as specialty contractors carry the burden of upfront, out-of-pocket expenses required to start new jobs. Material Financing exists to make this a reality, providing financial flexibility and growth opportunities.

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Kier whittles net debt down to £230m

Construction Enquirer

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 reported in the prior year. “We have now completed the second year of our medium-term value creation plan. ”

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

Levelset

Low Bidding Impacts Contractor Cash Flow. That disrupts your project’s, and your organization’s, cash flow. Cash flow shortages impact performance. Learn more: 12 tips to manage cash flow on construction projects. How improving cash flow improves project performance.

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5 Critical Construction Project Reports your System Should Pull Without Fuss

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Forecasting and Cash Flow Reports. revenue, risk and cash flow forecasting) and enable you to assess historical project performance. A strong system will provide you with tools to calculate asset accounting, depreciation, finance and operating leases. You’ll need reports that help you manage project costs (e.g.

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