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Why Accurate Accounting Depends on Data Integration

Construction Business Owner

Why Accurate Accounting Depends on Data Integration ccapoccia Tue, 04/30/2024 - 10:00 Construction accounting is more than just tracking numbers and compiling reports. For contractors operating with increasingly thin margins, accounting is essential for building a profitable construction business.

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How to Use Driver Accountability to Increase Profitability

Construction Business Owner

For any company with a fleet of light- or medium-duty vehicles, from service contractors to vendors and those in the transportation industry, increasing profitability often comes down to fostering an environment of greater employee accountability.

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The Basics of Construction Accounting

Construction Business Owner

Construction-specific accounting methods and tools. When a contractor has decided it’s time to make the transition from standard accounting methods and tools to construction-specific accounting methods and tools, it’s best to begin by reviewing the fundamentals of construction accounting and the role it will play in the contractor’s business.

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Combining Field Tracking & Accounting Systems for Better Project Outcomes

Construction Business Owner

Heavy construction is catching up to other sectors when it comes to deploying software, which is prompting contractors to closely examine the roles and integration of software solutions for field operations (where profits are made) and accounting (where profits are measured). .

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses.

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A Deep Dive Into Gross Profit Margin For Construction Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

Understanding and managing your gross profit margin is crucial to ensuring the sustainability and profitability of your business as a construction contractor. Profit is the money left in your business after all your expenses have been paid.

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Construction Bid Win Percentage

Job Order Contracting

According to industry data, the average bid win percentage for a commercial contractor is 25%, meaning for every 10 bids submitted, they would win 2-3 projects. Importance of tracking win rate: It’s crucial for contractors to actively monitor their bid win rate to identify areas for improvement and strategize for better bid submissions.

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