Different Types of Markup in Commercial Construction
Markup in commercial construction is more than a percentage added to costs — it’s a strategic decision that impacts cash flow, overhead recovery, and long-term profitability. Understanding when to use cost-plus, fixed-price, sliding-scale, or risk-adjusted markup can help contractors protect margins and grow with confidence.
Changing the Perspective on Construction Contract Financing
Discover how construction contract financing can transform growth for subcontractors. Learn to align capital with project execution, preserve your balance sheet, and use funding strategically—not as a crutch, but as leverage for confident, sustainable growth.
Does Increased Volume Reduce Overhead in Construction?
Learn why higher construction volume doesn’t automatically reduce overhead, how growth really impacts cash flow, and what contractors must plan for to scale sustainably.
Growth Isn’t Breaking Commercial Subcontractors. The Industry Structure Is.
Discover the construction industry realities that make growth hard for commercial construction subcontractors
Why Profitable Contractors Still Struggle With Cash Flow
Cash flow is a problem in construction because costs are incurred upfront while payments arrive weeks or months later. Even with “30-day payment terms,” most contractors wait 60 days or more for cash to hit their account.
Markup vs. Margin in Commercial Construction
Many commercial subcontractors are doing everything right on paper. They’re bidding competitively, winning better work, and maintaining disciplined markups. Yet as the company grows, cash feels harder to access, decisions feel riskier, and growth starts to strain the organization instead of strengthening it.
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 […]