Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

They may not have the funds available to pay the contractor out of pocket, so they’re counting on that insurance check to cover the construction costs. Klark Brown , Co-founder of The Alliance of Independent Restorers, concedes this might be one of the very situations in which an AOB construction agreement might help a contractor. “An

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Levelset

APRIL 5, 2022

Most construction businesses focus on their profit margins — making sure that revenue exceeds costs for each job. Cash flow is the number one reason why construction companies go out of business. There are several reasons a contractor may run out of cash on a construction project: Slow payments. But what about cash flow?

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Levelset

AUGUST 17, 2022

These data points provide insight into the profitability of a company and give owners an early indication of potential issues. Architectural business consultant Lucas Gray of Charette Venture Group recommends three KPIs to help firms measure their profitability: break-even point, utilization rate, and billable ratio. . Lucas Gray.

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Levelset

AUGUST 16, 2022

To grow a construction business, contractors often pursue larger projects. Some contractors watch as their gross profit margins decrease when they take on larger jobs. For these reasons, surety companies carefully consider multiple risk factors when bonding construction projects before they will agree to underwrite a construction bond.

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Levelset

APRIL 1, 2022

As a contractor or sub, you can expect to incur many costs during the course of a construction project. However, there is one very expensive cost that isn’t so cut and dry: construction site theft. Theft from construction sites is a serious issue, and it costs contractors a lot of money each year. Schedule delays. Higher costs.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 12, 2016

Construction Law, Policy & News blog provides worthy insights — even if you don’t live anywhere near North Carolina. Construction Law, Policy and News blog continues its multi-year reputation of providing solid and relevant information for the AEC industry within North Carolina. Speaking of construction lawyers….

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Construction Dive

JULY 6, 2017

By Stephen Hess “Substantial completion” is largely viewed as the contractor’s big payday when retention is released and the contractor finally collects a large share of its profits. At the same time, substantial completion has many other ramifications under most form contracts. Read more.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

DECEMBER 3, 2023

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Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Your Construction Contracting Company. Is your Construction Company Process Dependent Or People Dependent? Is your Construction Company Process Dependent Or People Dependent? There is no one right answer; it depends on what you want from your construction company. Money Is The Main Reason You Own And Operate.

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NH Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2018

If the available space for construction gets compressed, workers who are confined by a tighter site or other physical obstacles they didn’t count on, or whose anticipated lay-down or staging areas are shifted to a more distant off-site location, will become less productive. In Fraser Engineering Company, Inc.

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Levelset

MAY 2, 2022

Sending updated construction financial statements is a good way to let the supplier know that you want to increase your limit. If you can show that you’ve been growing and seen an increase in work while remaining profitable, the vendor may feel comfortable increasing your limit. Get more trade preferences.

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Levelset

JUNE 6, 2022

Construction projects rely on contractors completing the work they started and meeting the design intent. The rate of retention is stipulated in the construction contract and can often be negotiated. It can significantly impact the financial standing of contractors, especially when working on projects with a small profit margin.

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Lets Build

APRIL 6, 2022

Almost every construction professional faces the same problem – cash flow. Retainage is a long-standing practice in the industry that can make life challenging for construction workers. Retainage in construction defined. What every construction contractor should know about retainage. Retainage limits and deadlines.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

We Are QuickBooks Experts Specializing In Construction. Did You Quit Your Job - And start your own construction company only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Did You Ask A Friend Or Relative - To loan you some start-up capital and they agreed on condition you become equal partners in your construction company.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 17, 2018

Contractors may benefit in making a small equity investment in the projects they construct. The financial benefit can arise from the investment itself and from improved understanding and communication with the owner during construction itself. That was the theory, anyway. So the idea went out of fashion.

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Construction Law Monitor

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Mediation and Construction Law are two of my favorite topics to discuss. Every construction law dispute I encounter starts with the premise of getting contractors paid. Do Construction Contracts Contain Mediation Clauses? ” AAA Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures (pg 14).

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Let Us Help Reduce Construction Business Start Up Stress. We Are QuickBooks Experts Specializing In Construction Bookkeeping Services. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. You do all the work they get half the profits and you politely refuse.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 5, 2014

This story, which I will research and report on in North Carolina Construction News in the next week, shows the advantages of co-operation and cohesion — and mutual respect among different stakeholders and groups. Now, the story will shift to possible amendments to the Construction Lien Act.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 18, 2013

We offer the following list of root causes for the extremely high rate of construction company failure which has accelerated beginning in 2009 and continuing as of June, 2013 when this article was written. The list below comes from working with hundreds of construction companies for over thirty years. The Contractor Paradigm.

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Levelset

APRIL 28, 2022

Construction is a risky business, with among the highest rates of failure of any industry. In addition, SubGuard does not provide protection against mechanics liens from unpaid second-tier subs and suppliers. Some GCs pass the cost of the loss reserve onto the project owner and claim that amount as additional profit on the project.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

Savvy players in the environmental industrial complex will find business opportunities to lead and profit in environmental matters, including opportunities advantaged by these newly enacted laws. This year of a short legislative session no doubt saved many Marylanders from additional tyranny by the majority (i.e.,

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

Savvy players in the environmental industrial complex will find business opportunities to lead and profit in environmental matters, including opportunities advantaged by these newly enacted laws. This year of a short legislative session no doubt saved many Marylanders from additional tyranny by the majority (i.e.,

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Levelset

OCTOBER 19, 2022

When a property owner wants to finance the construction of a new building, they typically have to obtain two loans: one loan for the mortgage on the completed home, and another for the land purchase and construction expenditures. What is a construction-to-permanent loan? Contractor risks with a construction-to-permanent loan.

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Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 19, 2005

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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Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

But for many types of work, restoration contractors have the right to file a lien on their property if they fail to pay. The fact that these people are hired by carriers that can offer work to these parties could be accurately construed as high-risk for bias and profit-driven for the carrier. You are not a public adjuster.

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Levelset

APRIL 8, 2022

But for many types of work, restoration contractors have the right to file a lien on their property if they fail to pay. . The fact that these people are hired by carriers that can offer work to these parties could be accurately construed as high-risk for bias and profit-driven for the carrier. You are not a public adjuster.

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Levelset

AUGUST 4, 2022

Running an architectural firm is a bit different than other companies in the construction industry. Gray recommends starting with your breakeven rate and then adding 20% to that as your profit margin. Another way to structure your pricing is as a percentage of total estimated construction costs for the project.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

Let Us Help Reduce Construction Business Start Up Stress. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. You do all the work they get half the profits and you politely refuse. Consult with a construction attorney and follow their advice.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The Ultimate Checklist to Complete Your Next Construction Project. 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. Tools like Construction IQ can help. Not so fast. Key Takeaways.

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Levelset

MARCH 31, 2022

If the insurance company doesn’t cover the construction costs in full, the owner is still on the hook for the contractual amount. If a contractor doesn’t receive payment, they can’t go after the insurance company – but they do have the right to file a mechanics lien on the owner’s property.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 7, 2022

There are many advantages to being a small construction firm. Like most SMBs, small-scale construction companies run on fewer resources. Their teams and budgets are leaner, so every investment must be carefully considered—particularly when it comes to tools like construction management software. . Let’s get started. .

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Help Everybody Everyday

MARCH 6, 2009

As a Principal, Business Developer, or someone who is responsible for bringing in business for your construction firm, you are very likely to come across contracts. Should any questions arise during contract negotiations, consult with an attorney knowledgeable in construction law to assure that your rights are protected.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 5, 2023

Until recently, software applications for managing the finances of construction paid little attention to anyone outside of the back office. Operations teams, who are responsible for managing projects and ensuring profitability, increasingly assert themselves as crucial stakeholders in software procurement and adoption.

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Construction Law Monitor

JUNE 6, 2013

During a time when competition could become rather fierce, this is a delay that could potentially kill your ability to turn a profit. For example, if they decide to not pay you but you don’t have your license, you almost definitely do not have any lien rights under the Private Works Act.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 9, 2013

Some Contractors Hire Part Time Secretaries to do everything including construction bookkeeping and then wonder why their company debts keep growing and crushing them. The thinking appears to be: "I have low price work so I need to cut costs by hiring a part-time secretary that can do everything including my construction bookkeeping.

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There are a lot of things that are different about construction accounting, but retainage may be one of the most unique. These amounts withheld from project payments can be a challenge, since they often account for a contractor’s entire profit margin on a job. Read more: The ultimate guide to construction accounting.

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Levelset

JULY 18, 2022

It’s an excellent time to consider starting a plumbing company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for plumbing companies, which are expected to grow revenues by more than 1% annually for the next five years. Read more: The profit roadmap for contractors.

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