Our blog is where construction finance meets real-world advice. From cash flow strategies to industry insights, each post is designed to help contractors and business owners make smarter decisions.
The modern construction site looks different than it did 20 years ago, 10 years ago, and even 5 years ago. Technology and industry trends are driving developers to do things differently, from changes in high-level planning to finding ways to detect minute leaks. Check out these top six constructions trends that are changing work sites […]
The commercial construction market rises and falls with the global economy, but a few trends remain the same. One trend that continues to march forward and increase in importance is environmental stewardship. Green materials, green buildings, and green development strategies all play a role in the design process. More commercial clients demand it, and developers […]
Due to the inconsistent nature of commercial construction, it is essential to build a healthy profit margin into each of your projects, and to know what the breakeven point is that will determine whether each job ultimately finishes with a profit or a loss. The key is to properly run the numbers, being as specific […]
Lien rights in the United States are your security and protect your commercial construction business so that you can get paid for your work. It’s similar to a bank giving you a mortgage and then placing a lien on the property. The bank never forgets or fails to place that lien to protect their rights, […]
In its most basic form, a bid is the sum of estimated project costs, overhead expenses, and net profit margin. There are countless factors that must be considered when drafting a bid, and in some ways, it can be more of an art than a science. One job that goes wrong could take years to […]
Does your manufacturing or fabricating business need additional funds to cover a cash flow pinch caused by a big order or a slow-paying customer? Work-in-Progress (WIP) financing is an important tool specific to the industry that may overcome these and other common cash flow challenges and better align with your business’s cash flow cycle than […]
Read time: 6 minutes Winning larger contracts should be a signal that your company is growing stronger, but for many construction subcontractors, that success also brings added pressure. The moment a project is awarded, expenses begin immediately, while revenue often arrives weeks or months later. That gap creates risk, slows decision-making, and limits how aggressively […]
If you build your website to drive business, it can. You may be thinking, “I construct buildings, not websites,” but getting this essential business asset up-and-running isn’t as difficult as you may think. If you don’t have one, or yours hasn’t been updated in years, we’ve compiled a guide of tools and resources to get […]
Merchant Cash Advances, or MCAs, are a funding option for all types of businesses who need quick cash. But as a “quick fix” solution, it can come with a host of challenges that may lead to huge problems for small businesses, especially for those in the commercial construction industry. That’s right. MCAs are bad for […]
