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Monitoring Your Financial Position to Succeed in the Construction Industry

Viewpoint Construction Technology

While many businesspeople swear by hard work and technical proficiency as the key ingredients of success, within the construction industry, there is a broader understanding that success is built on more than just structural expertise and hard work. Sometimes this erodes profit, but in some scenarios, it can mean losses or even worse.

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How to Avoid Running Out of Cash on a Construction Project

Levelset

Most construction businesses focus on their profit margins — making sure that revenue exceeds costs for each job. Cash flow is the number one reason why construction companies go out of business. There are several reasons a contractor may run out of cash on a construction project: Slow payments. Forecast cash flow.

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Job Order Contract Unit Price Book Basics

Job Order Contracting

Detailed Line Item Unit Cost Construction Estimating, & Unit Price Books, UPB (Unit Price Guides-UPG). A detailed unit cost line item construction cost estimate involves a review and understanding of the scope of work of the associated project including all possible factors and risks. Estimate preparation.

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Real-Time Work-in-Progress Figures — Construction’s Secret Weapon

ProcurementExpress.com

Let me tell you about Construction’s Secret Weapon. In the construction industry, WIPs cover the raw materials, plus labor and overhead, used as part of a project. They also serve as a way to check up on the financial health of your organization and ensure that you’re budgeting and forecasting accurately.

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A Cash Flow Guide for Architects

Levelset

Running an architectural firm is a bit different than other companies in the construction industry. Let’s take a look at the basics of cash flow and how architects can budget their expenses and forecast their income to stay in good financial standing. Forecasting your revenue. From forecast to pricing. Lucas Gray.

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Detailed Line Item Unit Cost Construction Estimating, Public Sector, & Unit Price Books – UPB – UPG

Building Information Management

” Definition: detailed cost estimate: “a forecast of construction cost prepared on the basis of a detailed analysis of materials and labor for all items of work.” – 13th edition of the Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice. Line item estimates are also used to create and validate construction budgets.

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Real-Time Work-in-Progress Figures — Construction’s Secret Weapon

ProcurementExpress.com

In the construction industry, WIPs cover the raw materials, plus labor and overhead, used as part of a project. They also serve as a way to check up on the financial health of your organization and ensure that you’re budgeting and forecasting accurately. How Does WIP Fit into the Construction Business? Well, not exactly.