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Construction Industry Insights

Get expert insights built specifically for construction companies. Our articles cover job costing, WIP reporting, percent-complete revenue, cash-flow forecasting, progress billing, labor burden, AR/AP management, and contractor dashboards. If you want tighter margins, predictable cash, and complete visibility into your projects, these guides will help you build a more profitable construction business using clear financial data—not guesswork.

Construction Cash Flow: Why “Busy” Doesn’t Mean “Profitable”

Construction Cash Flow: Why “Busy” Doesn’t Mean “Profitable”

Construction companies often fall into the same trap: jobs are stacked, crews are working overtime, the phone won’t stop ringing — yet the bank balance is tight. Contractors call this the “busy but br... ...more

Construction

November 23, 20254 min read

WIP Reporting: How Contractors Prevent Profit Fade

WIP Reporting: How Contractors Prevent Profit Fade

Profit fade is one of the most painful and expensive problems in construction. A job that looked profitable during the first few weeks suddenly finishes with thin—or even negative—margins. This happen... ...more

Construction

November 23, 20254 min read

The #1 Reason Contractors Lose Money: Broken Job Costing Systems

The #1 Reason Contractors Lose Money: Broken Job Costing Systems

Job costing is the single strongest predictor of contractor profitability. When it’s wrong—or missing—your projects “look” profitable right up until they aren’t. This is why contractors struggle with ... ...more

Construction

November 23, 20252 min read

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