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Top 5 Mistakes Contractors Make with Overhead Costs
In the world of construction, managing finances effectively can be the difference between a successful project and one that wastes your...
Aug 16, 20245 min read
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How to Allocate Overhead Costs in Construction: A Beginner's Guide
In the construction industry, understanding and effectively managing overhead allocation is crucial for maintaining profitability and...
May 25, 20245 min read
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The Role of Job Costing in Enhancing Construction Project Profitability
In the ever-evolving landscape of the construction industry, profitability is a key determinant of success. Effective job costing is an...
Feb 21, 20243 min read
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10 Essential Tips for Accurate Job Costing in Construction
Here's a sobering reality: most construction companies lose 15-20% of their potential profit simply because they don't track job costs accurately. They bid projects based on guesswork, discover hidden costs too late, and wonder why profitable-looking jobs end up in the red. If you've ever finished a project thinking you made money, only to discover later that you barely broke even or worse, lost money, you know exactly what we're talking about. Accurate job costing isn't jus
Jul 16, 20237 min read
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Understanding COGS in Construction for Financial Success
COSG stands for Cost Of Goods Sold , is a critical factor influencing the financial health of construction firms. It plays a vital role...
Jul 13, 20233 min read
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The Power of Job Order Costing: Essential Pros, Cons, and Solutions Every Contractor Should Know
Construction is about much more than the physical act of building. Effective cost management plays a huge role in this industry. Among...
Jul 7, 20232 min read
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Are You Spending Too Much? Understanding Construction Overhead Costs
If you own a construction business, you're probably familiar with the term "overhead cost". But what do general overhead costs mean in...
Jul 2, 20234 min read
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Breaking Down General Ledger in Construction Business
In the world of the construction business, a general ledger (GL) is like your financial journal. It keeps track of every penny flowing in and out. You can view the general ledger as your company's financial storybook. We will get into the specifics of a general ledger construction this post, discussing its importance, how it works, and why the construction industry needs one. Table of Content: What is Inside a General Ledger? How Construction Businesses Use a General Ledger
Jun 25, 20235 min read
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Construction Cost Codes: The Ultimate Guide for Project Managers
As a construction project manager, you have to handle many complex tasks, and one of the most critical ones is managing finances....
Jun 19, 20237 min read
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Understanding Construction Cost Codes and General Ledger Accounts in Sage 100 Contractor
When you post an expense to a job, whether, through an AP invoice, payroll, or direct general ledger entry, you will always choose a job and
Mar 30, 20233 min read
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How Does Construction Job Costing Software Can Improve Your Profits?
You're tracking job costs using QuickBooks or Sage. You're entering expenses and running reports. So why are you still surprised when jobs come in over budget? Here's the uncomfortable truth: Most contractors think they're doing true job costing when they are really just doing bookkeeping recording costs after the fact, not using data to protect margins in real-time. Construction job costing software is not merely about tracking what you spent. It's about understanding precis
Jun 23, 20227 min read
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Construction Overhead Costs: Key Difference Between Direct & Indirect
Overhead costs are all costs associated with any construction or renovation project, and they make up generally a substantial portion of...
Mar 24, 20224 min read
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