Best Construction Accounting Software for General Contractors in 2026
Software isn't optional anymore for contractors — not if you want accurate numbers, fewer surprises at month-end, and…
How One Contractor Fixed His Accounts Payable Blind Spots
When Mark Wilson, owner of a mid-sized commercial construction firm, found his $4.2 million hospital renovation was hemorrhaging…
Job Costing in Construction: A Practical Guide
Job costing is the foundation of a profitable construction business. With thin margins and long timelines, a contractor…
A $10K Math Mistake on an AIA Payment Application
I'm Sarah, the accountant for our family construction business. My husband runs the sites; I handle billing and…
How to File a Mechanic's Lien: A Guide for Contractors
A mechanic's lien is how a general contractor protects the right to be paid. It's a legal claim…
The Preliminary Lien Notice: What It Is and Why It Matters
The preliminary lien notice is easy to overlook and expensive to mishandle. It's a formal notice that a…
Cutting Progress Billing Certification Delays
Progress billing certification depends on comparing each payment application to the last one, with close attention to any…
How BuildRight Cut Lien Waiver Processing Time 70%
BuildRight Construction ran lien waivers on paper forms and email chains, with signed waivers spread across desks and…
How to Categorize Construction Project Expenses
Every construction project runs on hundreds of transactions, labor, materials, equipment, subs. Sorted into categories, you can see…
Preliminary Notices and Lien Waivers for Contractors
On any construction job, knowing exactly who you owe and how much is what keeps payment problems from…