In the construction industry, Accounts Payable (AP) is more than just paying bills; it’s a critical lever for controlling cash flow and maximizing profitability. Too often, contractors manage AP reactively, focusing only on paying bills when customer payments come in, leaving vendor payments to be handled later. This reactive approach is a cash flow time bomb: it jeopardizes key vendor relationships, makes you miss early payment discounts, and introduces job costing errors a

The myth that construction is inherently a low-margin industry is perpetuated by outdated practices. While the market is fiercely competitive, the key differentiator between struggling contractors and successful ones lies in effective cost control  and proactive cash flow management . To achieve and sustain an above-average construction profit margin, your company must focus on these six strategic pillars: 1. Set SMART Goals for Profitability 2. Achieve Mastery of Job Costing

One of the most common reasons contractors and subcontractors become insolvent is they run out of cash. In the construction industry, you...

One of the three financial statements that companies provide on a regular basis is a balance sheet. Another is a profit and loss (P&L) statement. These statements give creditors, market analysts, and investors the means of evaluating the financial strength and growth potential of a company. The third financial statement is called the cash-flow statement. While the balance sheet and the P&L statement may seem similar at first glance, they serve completely different purposes

Over the last year, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has assisted numerous company owners, including general contractors,...

A risk management strategy is required for any project, no matter how large or small.

Payroll is one of your biggest expenses, often accounting for 40-50% of total project costs. For construction companies, payroll isn't just about cutting checks. It's about managing prevailing wages, union rates, certified payroll reporting, workers' comp classifications, and complex job costing. Get it wrong, and you're not just wasting money you're risking penalties, losing profit margins, and damaging employee morale. Here's the hard truth: most construction contractors ar

Creditors can be used to describe a person who gives a loan to any other person and in return

Financial statements (financial statements) are a form of documents showing quarterly and annual business results of a company.

Net Income, also called Net Profit or net earnings, is a concrete concept.

Managing cash flow is the single greatest challenge in the construction industry. The gap between incurring costs (labor, materials) and collecting payment (often delayed by retainage and billing cycles) creates a constant liquidity risk. To thrive, contractors must adopt strategic financial controls that go beyond basic accounting. This article will describe strategic solutions for construction business owners and credit managers to move from reactive crisis management to

If you're in the construction industry, understanding how to solve cash flow problems is essential for maintaining a healthy business cash flow and ensuring long-term success. Cash flow is the lifeblood of your business. It represents the net cash flow, or the movement of cash coming in and going out during your business operations. Positive cash flow means more money is flowing in than out, while negative cash flow signals cash flow issues that can threaten your company's fi