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Overhead Cost Calculation in Construction: Step-by-Step Guide
Understanding overhead cost calculation is essential for contractors aiming to manage costs and maximize profits. Direct costs, like...
Dec 12, 20244 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Managing Construction Overhead Expenses
Construction overhead expenses are one of the most important but often forgotten parts of managing money in the construction business....
Aug 31, 20244 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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