A contractor who runs out of cash three weeks into a project faces mechanic's liens, abandoned work, and possible business failure. This is why construction deposit requirements exist. You've landed a $750,000 commercial renovation. Contract signed, client excited but no deposit required. Now you're scrambling to cover $125,000 in immediate outlays out of pocket while your first progress payment won't arrive for 60+ days. This cash-flow squeeze happens daily. The problem: su

Every payment delay, mechanic's lien, or 1099 reporting error starts with incomplete vendor onboarding. When you skip verification steps or rush subcontractor setup, you're creating profit leaks that cost thousands, sometimes hundreds of thousands per project. This checklist shows you exactly how to onboard construction vendors correctly. You'll eliminate payment delays, prevent liens, ensure compliance, and stop fraud before it happens. Here's what proper vendor onboarding p

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant influx of invoices, payment deadlines, and vendor inquiries in your construction business? If so, you're not alone. Managing the accounts payable process   for a construction company can be a daunting task. But it's crucial for maintaining healthy cash flow and vendor relationships. In this article, we'll explore five proven strategies to streamline your construction accounts payable process. Also, making it more efficient, organiz

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

Accounts payable remains one of the most challenging aspects of construction finance. Beyond the inherent risk of errors in A/P workflows, the cost of processing invoices significantly exceeds that of other business operations. Research indicates that manually processing a single invoice from receipt to payment costs between $10 and $22  – a substantial expense that compounds with volume. This leads to a frequent question: "If we already have QuickBooks Online, do we really n

Managing Accounts Payable (AP) in a construction company is a vital part of maintaining the company’s financial health and ensuring smooth project execution. Accounts payable in construction company refers to the money owed to suppliers, subcontractors, laborers, and other service providers for materials, labor costs, and general business expenses. Proper accounts payable management helps construction firms keep track of their payment records, avoid late payments, and mainta

As a contractor, your focus must extend beyond the job site to securing your financial foundation. While managing crews and projects is essential, mastering Accounts Payable (AP)  is the unsung hero of cash flow and profitability. For a construction firm, AP is not a simple liability; it's the core system for tracking Cost of Goods Sold  and managing legal compliance. Failing to properly manage this area from correctly allocating costs to handling complex lien waivers and ret