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The 7 Biggest Construction Safety Stories of 2020

Construction Junkie

The coronavirus pandemic placed the notion of “people over profits” under the microscope, while also balancing the needs of their employees to continue to make an income under difficult circumstances. 2020 was a challenging year in many respects, but none greater than from a safety standpoint.

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Basic Accounting Terminology for PMs

PSMJ Resources

The determination of income and recognition of revenue rests upon the collection of cash and payment of expenses in a cash-based system. You earn revenue based on the level of completeness of your projects, and the billing and earning schedules on a project can be different.

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Service Agreements Can Improve Contractors Cash Flow And Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

This means you will send a plumbing drain technician to clean the main drain of the restaurant four times a year at a cost to your company of $75 for labor and overhead each = $300. The income from the service agreement is $600 - your cost $300 = $300 additional income. Keep The Service Agreement Cash Separate.

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

ProcurementExpress.com

In the construction industry, WIPs cover the raw materials, plus labor and overhead, used as part of a project. But, procurement , project management, and the C-suite should all monitor WIP closely. Meaning, they’ve likely paid for most of the materials, labor, and overhead a while back.

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Free Customizable Construction Accident Prevention Programs

Contractor Bookkeeping

There are an infinite number of reasons why most construction companies do not generate a minimum 20% net profit and a six figure after tax income for the owners. What Gets Measured Gets Managed! Yet, one are that is hard to justify is putting time, money and energy into safety because it is seen as the dreaded "O" word."Overhead".

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Bookkeeper Vs. Accountant Vs. C.P.A. For Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Their primary function is to read the incoming paperwork (electronic and hard copy) and follow a pre-determined set of rules and guidelines to put each transaction where it needs to go in QuickBooks or Xero Accounting Online depending on which accounting software the construction contractor is using. Visit [link] to learn more.

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

ProcurementExpress.com

In the construction industry, WIPs cover the raw materials, plus labor and overhead, used as part of a project. But, procurement, project management, and the C-suite should all monitor WIP closely. Where things get tricky is, construction companies often get paid for the project well after completion.