Choosing Contractor Invoicing Software: What to Look For
Time is money in construction, and nowhere more than in how contractors get paid. Whether you run one…
8 Hours to 10 Minutes: An Accountant's Paperwork Story
I left my last construction accounting job because of the paperwork. My boss would ask for a subcontractor's…
Linking Supplier Invoices to the Right Subcontract
I coordinate two construction projects at once and handle the paperwork, which includes subcontractor invoices, material orders, and…
Types of Preliminary Notices and How They Protect Payment
A preliminary notice isn't a lien. It's the step that keeps the right to file one alive. For…
What a Project Owner Is Responsible For in Construction
At a site meeting, an architect and a general contractor disagreed over the project's challenges. The owner, new…
Managing Subcontracts: A Guide for General Contractors
A general contractor's job is coordination, and subcontract management sits near the center of it. It's not just…
5 Habits for Handling Construction Change Orders Well
Construction is unpredictable, and most disputes between general contractors and owners trace back to change orders handled poorly.…
Managing Construction Change Orders Without the Chaos
Change orders are unavoidable on a construction project, and handled badly they bring delays, higher costs, and disputes.…
Due Diligence Before Signing a Construction Contract
A construction contract sets the backdrop for the entire project, and signing one is one of the most…
Why GCs Need Solid Construction Contracts and Bid Forms
A well-written construction contract is a general contractor's first defense against unclear scope, unfair terms, and a project…