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Understanding the Performance and Monitoring Phase of Construction

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Undertaking a large construction project is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Instead of looking at the project as one big job, it’s possible to break almost every project down into individual phases of construction. Once a construction project is finally taking shape, it hits the performance and monitoring phase. .

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Texas ‘Retainage’ vs. ‘Reserved Funds’: What’s the Difference & Why it Matters

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Retainage : It’s been a hot button topic in the construction industry for years. Given the slim profit margins on construction projects, retainage practices can be incredibly frustrating for contractors. Texas lien law: ‘Retainage’ or ‘reserved funds’? Lien for unpaid retainage.

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Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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The 40 Best Construction Podcasts

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There isn’t a topic that doesn’t have its own podcast and that includes the construction industry. Let’s be honest, listening to podcasts on construction sites can prove difficult. So without further a due, here are in our opinion, the 40 best construction industry podcasts we have handpicked for you: 1. The ConTechTrio Podcast.

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Managing Accounts Receivable in QB: QuickBooks for Contractors

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The construction industry runs on credit. As a result, every construction business records transactions to Accounts Receivable (A/R) until they actually receive payment. Construction companies in particular need to pay close attention to their A/R balances and review them regularly. Setting up Accounts Receivable in QB.

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The Hurdles of Assessing Credit in Construction — and How Experts Overcome Them

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In the construction industry, where credit is an integral part of companies’ processes , credit teams have to assess the creditworthiness of their customers individually, and it’s neither a straightforward nor simple process. Common credit issues for those in the construction industry. How construction credit experts assess credit.

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40 Best Construction Podcasts in 2022

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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.