Constructonomics

MAY 2, 2014

Of course we fronted large amounts of money for labor and materials that we were now looking to finance because payment was not being made. This attention to detail is paramount when trying to collect money because people tend to have amnesia when it involves payment and especially when it involves change orders.

Lien 186

Lien Finance Deals Legal 186

Levelset

APRIL 5, 2022

Most construction businesses focus on their profit margins — making sure that revenue exceeds costs for each job. It’s important to lock in materials costs early or request a change order to cover price increases. Otherwise, you’ll have to use another project’s profits to cover those higher expenses. Cash flow is king.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Finance Construction Materials 52

Levelset

MARCH 16, 2022

Discrepancies found at this point might still be young enough that the team can adjust budgets and submit change orders. This aspect of the phase alone can prevent a project from going totally off the rails while taking the profit margin with it. Protect & speed up every payment. Learn more.

Lien 52

Lien Construction Budgeting Budget 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

There are a number of people who pass out advice on how to start a profitable construction company; however, very few have actually done it and fewer still had a clear understanding of where they were making or losing money and fewer yet have ever gotten past the point of owning a J.O.B. Contractor''s Business Round Table Reduces Profits.

Profitability 48

Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48

Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 17, 2018

While the construction company’s management was great at operating the construction business, it was not so great when it came to the financing business. In general, EPCs that successfully realized investment returns typically invest through an independent financing arm. It may be time to revisit the financing model again.

Equity 40

Equity Contractors Finance Construction 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The final days of a project have a huge impact on your overall profitability and success—as the saying goes, projects are remembered not by how they start but how they finish. Problems like delayed change orders, poor communication and lost paperwork may make it harder to close out a project on time. Not so fast.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Podcasts are now an essential medium for sharing information, and experts across the construction industry share their wisdom every day with listeners interested in growing a construction business, learning about the latest construction trends and technology, and building their understanding of construction law and finance. Profit Tool Belt.

Construction 52

Construction Schedule Safety Industrial 52