Bank failures cause uncertainty for contractors
Construction Dive
MARCH 16, 2023
The collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank could weaken this year’s outlook for commercial real estate and construction, an economist said.
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Construction Dive
MARCH 16, 2023
The collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank could weaken this year’s outlook for commercial real estate and construction, an economist said.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 23, 2023
Avoiding Bank Failures & Managing Cash ccapoccia Fri, 06/23/2023 - 12:25 The recent wave of bank failures has put a new focus on the security and stability of financial institutions.
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Construction Marketing
MAY 25, 2021
When it comes time to find a professional for a building job, we all want to find a good contractor to get the job done to the highest standard, and at a price that won’t break the bank. With so many contractors available, it’s hard to know who to choose. Communication. Punctual Delivery. Reputation and Testimonials.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Contractors are continually seeking ways to improve productivity, reduce costs and increase efficiency both in the office and in the field. Stephen Spears, president of Bonneville Contracting & Technology Group Inc. and a Construction Business Owner reader, poses this question:'
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 14, 2020
During the Great Recession, small contractors (companies under 10 employees) failed at a far higher rate than non-construction businesses. Big businesses like banks and car manufacturers got the most publicity. 5 Tips to Prepare for the Next Economic Recession. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 01/14/2020 - 11:17.
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Think of all the times: You loaned money to a friend or relative Provided labor and materials for somebody's home or business without a deposit check Did change order work that you never got paid for doing and never will Gave a subcontractor/employee an advance on their paycheck, and you never got paid back Multiply that by 100,000, and you will understand (..)
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Matthew Beasley, former president of contractor Cobas Inc., submitted fake invoices to his bank in order to be able to draw on a business line of credit.
Wolgast Corporation
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
If you haven’t built a building in the last couple of years, you may be surprised when your banker tells you that they want to hire a Title Company to handle all of your payments to not only the General Contractor, but also directly to the General Contractor’s second tier Sub-Contractors. Why should you care?
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 22, 2022
A proper Construction Contractor Bookkeeping System uses the Accounts Payable feature to track unpaid bills. The bank wants to get paid, and unlike the contractor who is embarrassed to call an old customer, the bank is very willing to call early and often for any outstanding payments due.
Construction Dive
APRIL 10, 2024
Karen Higgins-Carter, the company’s chief information officer and a former banking industry executive, says contractors need to band together against cyber threats.
Construction Dive
JUNE 16, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has made contractors’ relationships with their banks more important than ever. Here’s how to ensure a smooth partnership even during difficult times.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 29, 2013
The housing crisis, the highway bill extensions, the recession, bank bailouts, Main Street vs. Wall Street—all of these scenarios have changed the way we do business in our industry. There is no denying that the past few years in our industry have been a proverbial roller coaster.
HardHatChat
DECEMBER 15, 2009
At the beginning of 2009, I don’t think anyone, including a national commercial general contractor like Englewood Construction, was prepared for the twists and turns that would face the commercial construction industry. As this year draws to a close, let’s look back on some of the highs and lows of what was a challenging year.
BD+C
DECEMBER 23, 2013
New York, NY – December 23, 2013 – International architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) has shared its design for a new headquarters for Turkey’s largest and oldest financial institution, Ziraat Bank, in a mo. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Office Building' Body Image: read more.
Construction Marketing
JULY 30, 2019
Plumbing contractors are the professionals that are trained to assemble, install and repair water pipes. While hiring a plumbing contractor can help in salvaging your home from a water crisis, it can also worsen a situation. Here is a list of tips that can guide you in hiring a reputable plumbing contractor to work on your property.
Construction Dive
JUNE 26, 2023
The Denver-based contractor claims the bank is on the hook for the money since it acted as agent for a construction loan on the troubled project.
Construction Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Andrea Leigh of Trowers & Hamlins LLP looks at what can be done to protect against the worst impacts of contractor insolvency. Project Bank Accounts and alliancing contracts are key measures that offer protection to the supply chain. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law.
Contractor Bookkeeping
MARCH 27, 2015
Downloading from the bank is easy and saves time; however, it does not allocate the transactions for accurate Job Costing Reports. The two main reasons highly profitable construction contractors use Job Costing Reports : It is the foundation of your construction company unique "Job Costing Library". bank downloads Bank feeds'
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 11, 2019
Contractors want money; banks want to lend money, what's the problem? Multiply that by 100,000, and you will begin to understand why banks seem so tight-fisted about loaning money. Think of all the times: You loaned money to a friend or relative. Did change order work that you never got paid for doing and never will.
Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Roofing isn’t a one-person job; you’ll need, at least, two roofing contractors to work on a single site. 10) Business bank account and credit card. A separate bank account will make management easier, and it will help protect your personal assets. 8) Brand name. 11) Accounting.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 16, 2023
Contractors are signaling that demand for their services will continue to expand despite high interest rates and regional bank failures, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.
HardHatChat
OCTOBER 15, 2009
Whether you’re a bank with distressed commercial real estate assets on your balance sheet, or you’re a real estate investor/developer who purchased a foreclosed commercial property, creating a viable workout plan can be an uphill battle. I’m not going to sugar coat it. Provide cost estimates to complete the construction project .
HardHatChat
SEPTEMBER 24, 2009
Key Steps Commercial Developers Can Take to Ensure Their Contractors are Financially Stable. In today’s market there’s no such thing as too much due diligence – especially when it comes to checking the financial stability of your contractors. So your general contractor’s financial problems are costing you time and money.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
» Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared. Bank lines of credit are lifelines for many contractors, yet convincing a bank to provide or renegotiate a line of credit is not easy. Building your case beforehand can certainly help and makes you look better in the eyes of the bank.
Contractor Bookkeeping
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
You press a few keys on your keyboard thinking you are going to get the results you want, accurate bank balances, a report showing who owes you money and whom you owe money to, a Profit and Loss Report and Balance Sheet Report you can understand and if all goes well perhaps even some Job Costing Reports.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JUNE 5, 2020
Some contractors think managing cash flow means keeping track of how much money enters and leaves their business, but there's actually more that goes into it. Contractors and sub-contractors know there is more to profits than what is shown above, and most of you rely on your "gut feel" to see when the project has made a profit or not.
Contractor Bookkeeping
AUGUST 27, 2014
QuickBooks For Contractors Setup. We Fix Bad QuickBooks For Contractors Setup Issues. Let us handle your QuickBooks setup for your contracting company because accurate QuickBooks contractor reports are what profitable contractors use to help them steer their construction company through the ups and downs of the business cycle.
Levelset
OCTOBER 19, 2022
However, before starting work on a building financed with a construction-to-permanent loan, both property owners and contractors need to understand the risks. Contractor risks with a construction-to-permanent loan. These risks should be a non-issue when contractors have a comprehensive risk management plan in place.
Best Practices Construction Law
JULY 10, 2022
I love Gru so much that when my children ask for money, my best Gru-like voice belts back: “ Now, I know there have been some rumors going around that the bank is no longer funding us….In Crown Bank , CA No. The owner and contractor entered into an AIA Contract for the construction management services. in BCD Associates.,
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 23, 2020
Picking a Get-Me-By Contractor's Bookkeeping Solution in many cases is using an Excel Spreadsheet and a shoebox, file folders all dumped into a file box and looking at the Online Banking once in a while. Between regulations, economic uncertainty, and other outside forces; always a learning curve.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Contractor's contract is for second-stage engineering study on planned 462-MW small modular reactor project using technology of NuScale Power, of which it is a majority investor.
Construction Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 22, 2018
In late September, I published a guest column from Corey Philip Czyz of Homeprosuccess.com, who took a shot at contractors focusing on Search Engine Optimization (SEO), while suggesting that residential lead generation services could make sense.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 19, 2018
That’s why thousands of contractors across the globe rely on Viewpoint every day to connect their office, team and field operations, improve collaboration and productivity and significantly boost profit margins. Contractors are shaking off the chains of traditionally low levels productivity and profitability.
HardHatChat
MARCH 8, 2016
Mason workers close openings at a Countryside Bank in Chicago. In a post last month, we took a look inside the commercial construction technology toolbox, specifically a rundown of construction management software options that benefit not only the contractor, but also the client.
Contractor Bookkeeping
MAY 12, 2017
The Ripple Effect Of Not Counting All Your Income Happens When You Go To The Bank For A Loan. You need to be able to show the bank that you have enough sales to pay back the loan. For most contractors, an excessive amount of profit is NOT an issue. Some contractors think buying a truck for cash is not traceable).
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 6, 2023
South East concrete frame and building contractor O’Halloran & O’Brien Group lifted revenue 19% to £348m as the firm maintained its steady growth path despite a challenging market. ” Cash at bank improved rising to nearly £80m. and housing development profits up at £5.4m.
BD+C
DECEMBER 2, 2014
The name of this complex took on new meaning in June 2011, when the river overflowed its banks, and penetrated the buildings’ lower floors. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Multifamily Housing Construction' Body Image: read more.
Constructonomics
NOVEMBER 28, 2010
After all, you can’t expect an architect to cover every little detail and you certainly can’t expect a contractor to start anticipating what may or may not be required for the project in their bid. They manipulate the contractor - like the filthy little scoundrels that they are. However, they do. . What should you do?
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 1, 2022
It is time for contractors to get serious about the new accounting lease standard. It is time for contractors to get serious about the FASB ASU 2016?02 Construction Industry CPAs and Consultants (CICPAC) recently released a whitepaper titled: ASC 842 – Implementing Leases – Focus areas for contractors. Greg Ragsdale.
Levelset
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
As a commercial specialty contractor, it can be frustrating to have the crew, time, and skills you need to take on construction projects but not enough cash to purchase materials. Add in being denied a bank loan, and the frustrations mount. It’s unfair to feel like the bank and the contractor on all of your projects.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 19, 2024
To commit fraud, or in this case, embezzlement, an employee must have both access and opportunity—that is, access to funds, banking records, and accounting data. The ideal situation is for someone entrusted with multiple roles who can cut and sign checks, process accounts payable, and handle bank reconciliations.
ENR Construction
MARCH 13, 2024
In addition to fiber-reinforced polymer protection, contractor used extra shifts, value engineering to advance work on Harkers Island Bridge in North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Jobsite with Procore
APRIL 22, 2022
Contractors are on the leading edge of this challenge, tasked with providing sustainable solutions that don’t break the bank. More frequent and stronger weather events threaten infrastructure sustainability, forcing public budgets into cycles of repair and rebuild.
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