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3 cash flow forecasting tips for your next big construction project

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Effectively managing cash flow is critical for contractors’ success. Considering these complexities, it’s easy to understand why, throughout the life of a project, a variety of things can change — directly impacting the original cash flow forecast. Create Rolling Enterprise Cash Flow Forecasts.

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Be Strategic About Your Cash Flow: New Opportunity for Autodesk Construction Cloud Users

Autodesk Construction Cloud

By monitoring and managing your working capital and cash flow, you’ll know with confidence if you have the ability to bid on and complete new projects, while being prepared to afford labor, materials , and general expenses knowing it could be 60 to 90 days before you see payment.

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How To Handle Construction Client Debt So You Get Paid On Time

Contractor Bookkeeping

Ideally, you want to reduce the chance of bad debts and pressure on your construction company's cash flow. It can be easy to neglect to manage your debtors when you're busy growing your business, but intelligent credit control is important.

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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage

Fieldwire

Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. Retainage can cause a cash flow burden for contractors, especially subs at the bottom of the payment chain.

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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. Get materials now, keep your cash. Provide a plan. Learn More.

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The most important construction KPIs to improve profits and productivity

Lets Build

It’s also a good idea to keep an eye on the project’s: Number of defects Time to fix defects Rework rate and cost Punch list completion rate More to read: Construction quality management 101: Everything you should know 2. Cash flow Cash isn’t king – cash flow is.

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The most important construction KPIs to improve profits and productivity

Lets Build

It’s also a good idea to keep an eye on the project’s: Number of defects Time to fix defects Rework rate and cost Punch list completion rate More to read: Construction quality management 101: Everything you should know 2. Cash flow Cash isn’t king – cash flow is.