article thumbnail

Real-Time Work-in-Progress Figures — Construction’s Secret Weapon

ProcurementExpress.com

Work in progress figures might not sound like something you need to think much about. In the construction industry, WIPs cover the raw materials, plus labor and overhead, used as part of a project. In the construction industry, WIPs cover the raw materials, plus labor and overhead, used as part of a project.

article thumbnail

Real-Time Work-in-Progress Figures — Construction’s Secret Weapon

ProcurementExpress.com

Work in progress figures might not sound like something you need to think much about. In the construction industry, WIPs cover the raw materials, plus labor and overhead, used as part of a project. Real-time work-in-progress figures, or WIP, allow teams to become more efficient, effective, and remain in control.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Is Your Accountant Helping Or Hurting Your Construction Company?

Contractor Bookkeeping

Change Order. Work-In-Progress. Overhead & Profit Charges. When my parents used words like: Job Deposit. Payment Application. Periodic Draw. Underground. Charge Backs. Retention Held. Retention Billed. Balloon Framing. Bond For License. Inland Marine Insurance. Underbilling. Overbilling. Earned Value.

article thumbnail

Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders.

Job Order Contracting

Adversarial, change-order-oriented environment is common between owner, A/E, and contractor. Bid shopping can occur and actual overhead and profit amounts are unknown. Change orders may be reduced versus DBB due to A/E-contractor collaboration and contractual relationship. Disadvantages.

Design 130
article thumbnail

Contractors Need Reports Not Bookkeeping

Contractor Bookkeeping

High Overhead Costs (in-house server). Midsize Construction Companies who view construction accounting as an “Overhead Expense” or "Waste of Money" will try to get buy on the cheap. I keep losing money on change orders can you help stop the money leaks? We have a process for managing change orders.

article thumbnail

Contractors Want Reports Not Bookkeeping

Contractor Bookkeeping

High Overhead Costs (in-house server). Midsize Construction Companies who view construction accounting as an “Overhead Expense” or "Waste of Money" will try to get buy on the cheap. I keep losing money on change orders can you help stop the money leaks? We have a process for managing change orders.

article thumbnail

FAQ's About Outsourced Contractors Bookkeeping Services

Contractor Bookkeeping

QuickBooks or Xero Accounting Online for construction depends on how you get paid, the type of work your company does and if you need Job Costing. QuickBooks Works Best If You: Takes Job Deposits. Have Change Orders. Need Work-In-Progress. Issues Multiple Invoices. Need Job Costing Reports.

FAQ 49