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Beware the Cash Flow Manager!

PSMJ Resources

Anyone who wants to learn more about how a Sources and Uses of Cash statement works, drop a line to my colleague Kim Pazera here at PSMJ (kpazera@psmj.com). In this economy, if the prime is in trouble with cash so are the subs and vendors. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, present day.

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Why Quality Matters in Booming Times

Pro Builder

But when the cash flow stopped, the warranties did not. "We We don't know what the next couple of years are going to present to us.". At the time, home builders put off reevaluating their construction quality, only to wait for warranty callbacks. We don't know what is going to come after this," says Davis. It's unprecedented.

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Transforming Construction Payments: Autodesk's Strategic Move with Payapps Acquisition 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Despite this, both general contractors and subcontractors struggle with the complexities of the payment process and face significant cash flow obstacles. Time and time again, I hear about contractors’ frustrations and struggles with late payments and cash flow and how it negatively impacts their businesses.

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Types of Capital for Construction Businesses

Levelset

Debt capital can be vital for managing cash flow in construction. Debt payments spread out the cost of a large purchase over time, enabling a construction company to continue to take on new jobs and bring in revenue to tackle the debt while still maintaining enough cash to pay operating costs and grow. .

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A Discussion on Change Management within Technology Adoption: the Good, the Bad and the Profitable

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We can bill it immediately, which helps to improve our work and cash flow. Now you can pre-invoice, accelerate that cash flow and get that cash in the door. So in terms of accelerated cash flow it’s gone from, what, a few weeks to a couple days? But what were you doing before this?

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Why Banks Won't Lend Money To Your Construction Business

Contractor Bookkeeping

Small construction business owners must be adequately prepared to meet with a lender to present their business in the best possible light and ready for the money they need. Getting approved for a business loan or line of credit is more complicated than qualifying for a personal loan.

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Christopher Alexander Obituary

Natural Building

He sought “to provide a complete working alternative to our present ideas about architecture, building and planning”. Projects were taken up for the opportunity to experiment and advance the theoretical work rather than to maintain cash flow. Christopher saw buildings and cities as living frameworks for human beings.

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