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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage

Fieldwire

Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. It’s fairly common, especially on commercial and public construction projects, and typically ranges from 5 - 10% of the total contract price.

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Transforming Construction Payments: Autodesk's Strategic Move with Payapps Acquisition 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

A strong financial base in construction is as vital for success as a solid physical foundation is for any building project. Paired with razor-thin profit margins, it’s increasingly difficult for construction firms to build and maintain the financial foundation necessary to compete and thrive in the industry.

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Assignment of Benefits for Contractors: Pros & Cons of Accepting an AOB

Levelset

They may not have the funds available to pay the contractor out of pocket, so they’re counting on that insurance check to cover the construction costs. Klark Brown , Co-founder of The Alliance of Independent Restorers, concedes this might be one of the very situations in which an AOB construction agreement might help a contractor. “An

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40 Best Construction Podcasts in 2022

Levelset

Podcasts are now an essential medium for sharing information, and experts across the construction industry share their wisdom every day with listeners interested in growing a construction business, learning about the latest construction trends and technology, and building their understanding of construction law and finance.

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Subcontractor Default Insurance: Pros & Cons for General Contractors

Levelset

Construction is a risky business, with among the highest rates of failure of any industry. In addition, SubGuard does not provide protection against mechanics liens from unpaid second-tier subs and suppliers. Some GCs pass the cost of the loss reserve onto the project owner and claim that amount as additional profit on the project.

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A Contractor’s Guide to Homeowner’s Insurance: Is Your Project Covered?

Levelset

But for many types of work, restoration contractors have the right to file a lien on their property if they fail to pay. The fact that these people are hired by carriers that can offer work to these parties could be accurately construed as high-risk for bias and profit-driven for the carrier. You are not a public adjuster.

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A Contractor’s Guide to Homeowner’s Insurance: Is Your Project Covered?

Levelset

But for many types of work, restoration contractors have the right to file a lien on their property if they fail to pay. . The fact that these people are hired by carriers that can offer work to these parties could be accurately construed as high-risk for bias and profit-driven for the carrier. You are not a public adjuster.