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What is Retainage in Construction?

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Large upfront costs and long waiting periods between payments are a normal occurrence; retainage adds to this cash flow problem for contractors and project managers. For most construction companies, retainage payments make up most or all of their profit margin: Failing to collect their retained funds means losing money on the project.

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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage

Fieldwire

Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. For many construction businesses, the retainage payment accounts for their entire profit margin on the project.

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The Small Business Guide to Construction Management Software

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Their teams and budgets are leaner, so every investment must be carefully considered—particularly when it comes to tools like construction management software. . Digital solutions have become “must” haves (vs “should” haves) for construction management over the last few years. What to Look for In Construction Management Software.

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How a Construction-to-Permanent Loan Impacts Contractors & Lenders

Levelset

These risks should be a non-issue when contractors have a comprehensive risk management plan in place. The project’s funding may run out if the budget is not adequately managed. In order to avoid budget problems, lenders calculate and closely manage the construction loan holdback. Failing to protect lien rights.

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Transforming Construction Payments: Autodesk's Strategic Move with Payapps Acquisition 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Paired with razor-thin profit margins, it’s increasingly difficult for construction firms to build and maintain the financial foundation necessary to compete and thrive in the industry. Faster payment cycles are essential for GCs and subcontractors alike to stay profitable in today’s fast-paced and evolving economic environment.

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Understanding the Performance and Monitoring Phase of Construction

Levelset

Also, the general contractor or project manager will check on the subs constantly to ensure that they’re doing the work according to the contract, staying on top of deadlines, and maintaining the budget. While the contractors and subs are working on building the structure, the management team is assessing their progress.

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KPIs for Architects: 3 Performance Indicators to Watch

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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.