Over-Billing and Under-Billing in Construction: How to Spot and Fix Hidden Profit Fade
When the Numbers Look Fine, But Profit Isn't A project can look healthy on paper. Invoices are going…
California Home Improvement Contract Requirements Under BPC §7159
Every contractor doing residential work in California has to build contracts around Business and Professions Code §7159. Skip…
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…
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…
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…
Why General Contractors Can't Ignore Construction Accounting
A lot of general contractors don't have a clear read on the financial health of their projects. That…
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…
How Construction Accounting Differs From Regular Accounting
Construction accounting works differently from regular business accounting. Every project has its own budget, revenue, and expenses, timelines…