Changing the Perspective on Construction Contract Financing

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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.

Why Profitable Contractors Still Struggle With Cash Flow

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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

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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.

Project-Based Financing Explained

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Discover how commercial contractors can grow confidently with project-based financing. Learn cash flow strategies, preserve working capital, and choose financing partners who understand construction.

How Contract-Based Financing Helps Construction Contractors Grow

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The cash flow problem that stalls contractor growth FOR CONSTRUCTION TRADE CONTRACTORS, winning the job is only the beginning. The real challenge is you need cash to mobilize your crew, buy materials, secure permits, and make payroll long before you get paid—often 30–120+ days. When cash is tied up in retainage or prior projects, growth […]

How to Calculate Operating Cash Flow

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Cash flow comes in three forms: operating, investing, and financing. We’ll focus on operating cash flow, which is the money your business makes from selling goods or services. Basically, the money your company makes doing whatever it is your company does. Financial cash flow shows the money you use to fund your business, including debt, […]