Tag: Accounting for Trades in Construction
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Roofer – Business Dynamics
Business dynamics for roofers depend heavily on labor to accomplish their task. They are also highly susceptible to weather conditions and dangerous variables.
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What is a Reasonable Profit in Construction?
For any company, profit is based on the risk reward concept. With construction, what should be the profit (reward) given the risk? What is a reasonable expectation given the industry and the particular business? There is no single correct answer. The construction industry is divided into several significant branches. This article is focused on the residential contractor. From…
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Construction Draw Schedule
A construction draw schedule is a financial tool used by contractors in identifying percentage of completion points in the project for the bank to advance proceeds to the contractor. The construction draw schedule is instrumental in keeping the project moving along.
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Use Phase Accounting in Construction – Part II (Trades)
This section covers the three traditional trades that require a license from their respective state. This is your HVAC installer, the electrician and the plumber. In some contractor may wish to include the septic tank and water well installer. However, I prefer these two be included in the site development phase as they do impact…