Markup vs. Margin in Commercial Construction
Learn how your job schedule and project cash flow work together to give contractors financial clarity, control, and confidence to scale without risk.
How Your Job Schedule and Project Cash Flow Work Together
Learn how your job schedule and project cash flow work together to give contractors financial clarity, control, and confidence to scale without risk.
The Top Bidding Mistakes Contractors Make and How to Fix Them
Bidding mistakes can cripple a construction contractor company’s growth and limit its profits. Many contractors, however, are unaware that they’re making these mistakes. At Mobilization Funding, we’ve reviewed thousands of contracts—and the bids that won them. Here are the top bidding mistakes we see and how to avoid them. Bidding to Win, Not to Profit […]
Mobilization Funding 2025 Construction Delays and Payment Timing Report
Most Americans Blame Bad Planning for Construction Delays. Contractors Say the Real Damage Comes From Late Payments. New survey reveals the hidden role of cash flow in the traffic jams and stalled projects Americans love to hate. From detoured commutes to half-finished roads, construction delays are a daily frustration. Ninety-one percent of Americans say they’ve […]
Advancements in Construction Safety
Construction can be a dangerous career. Thousands of people are injured every year, a result of many factors like careless drivers, poor training, or inadequate safety policies. But the industry is working hard to correct many of these problems with new technology and best practices when it comes to safety. Here is a list of […]
Construction Management Apps That Streamline Your Business
Are you still walking around a job site with a clipboard and several coffee-stained checklists? Or dealing with fax machines and frantically rushing to the office to print out documents? Good news! The answer to increasing your productivity is right in your pocket. If you have a smartphone or are willing to invest in one, […]
4 Courses Every Subcontractor Needs to Better Manage and Finance Contracts
Continuing education is often a requirement for unions or to retain a state contractor’s license. Rather than sitting through the boring tutorial you always drag yourself to, why not mix it up a little and get more value out of your time and money? At Mobilization Funding, we’re always looking for ways to help our […]
7 Ways to Win More Government Contracts
The government construction contract realm is worth about $270-billion dollars, with a near-guarantee of payment for your work. From public schools to county courthouses, to airports and interstates, government construction contracts can be incredibly lucrative for commercial contractors. But breaking into the public sector can be tough. Here are some tips to help strengthen your […]
How to Make Your Construction Company More Bondable
Securing a surety bond can be a major hurdle for commercial construction companies looking to land bigger projects and grow their businesses. This is especially true if bidding on a government contract. What is a surety bond? Bonding is similar to an insurance policy, in that a surety bond company will cover the cost to […]
7 Reasons You’re Not Landing the Big Construction Jobs
Commercial construction bidding can be a stressful and frustrating process. It takes time, energy, and doesn’t always pan out in your favor. But, sitting out the race also means turning your back on tremendous growth opportunities. Here are some common mistakes contractors should avoid when bidding on new projects. You aren’t qualified That doesn’t mean […]