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Estimates Provide a Foundation for Spending Plans
Don’t let estimates and spending plans get confused. While they work together, they have different roles to play in managing construction...

Yvonne Root
Jun 18, 20252 min read


Financial Planning in the Construction Industry
You’ve heard the saying “Not my circus, not my monkeys.” And you know what it means – it’s about a problem that is not your...

Yvonne Root
Jun 11, 20253 min read


How Experienced Construction Contractors Control Costs
You probably don’t remember all the times you “got it” as you were growing up. From learning how to walk to understanding how to read,...

Yvonne Root
Jun 4, 20253 min read


WIP Reports: Construction Company Success Example
If you or someone you know has ever had a leg injury that called for the use of crutches to move about, you know how difficult and...

Yvonne Root
May 28, 20253 min read


WIP Report Mistakes to Avoid
While WIP Report Mistakes can have to do with inaccurate data input, there are numerous higher-level mistakes to avoid. Mistakes that can...

Yvonne Root
May 21, 20254 min read


WIP Reports are Like Car Engines
The following information is based strictly on the Percentage of Completion type of WIP Reporting, which we suggest as the best practice...

Yvonne Root
May 14, 20254 min read


WIP Reports – A Powerful Tool in Your Financial Toolkit
WIP Reports -- A Powerful Tool in Your Financial Toolkit The question we answered in an article titled Is a WIP Report Worth the Effort?...

Yvonne Root
May 7, 20252 min read


An Overlooked Supply Chain Essential
Supply chain problems, supply chain disruptions, supply chain issues! It’s everywhere. Neither you nor our firm can fix a worldwide...

Yvonne Root
Apr 30, 20252 min read


How to Make Construction Estimating Make Dollars and Sense
Construction Estimating is Hard Construction estimating is complex. It requires a blend of detailed mathematical calculations, in-depth...

Yvonne Root
Apr 23, 20254 min read


Get the Cash Register Ringing in Construction
The first two parts of this four-part series concerning building an excellent bid package were Knowing What to Bid on a Construction...

Yvonne Root
Apr 16, 20253 min read


Knowing What to Bid on a Construction Project
So, a construction project has gone out for bid, and you’re interested in getting in on the action, but you’re unsure how to know your...

Yvonne Root
Apr 2, 20253 min read


Construction Cash Flow Management – Part 4
The first part of this four-part series laid the foundation concerning cash flow . The second part discussed essential components of cash...

Yvonne Root
Mar 26, 20253 min read


Construction Cash Flow Management – Part 3
The first part of this four-part series laid the foundation concerning cash flow . The second part discussed essential components of cash...

Yvonne Root
Mar 19, 20252 min read


Construction Cash Flow Management – Part 2
The first of this four-part series concerning cash flow management for construction contractors lays the foundation for this article and...

Yvonne Root
Mar 12, 20253 min read


Construction Cash Flow Management – Part 1
Managing cash flow in a trade contractor business isn’t just about numbers—it’s about timing, strategy, and sometimes a bit of patience....

Yvonne Root
Mar 5, 20253 min read


Financial Clarity in Construction
Financial Clarity for Construction Business Owners If you’re watching your dollars drift away, unsure of how they became untethered or...

Yvonne Root
Feb 26, 20252 min read


Organized Accounting in Construction – It’s About Cash
Organized Accounting in Construction – Cash Flow Have you ever wondered why some construction companies struggle with low cash flow?...

Yvonne Root
Feb 19, 20252 min read


Contractor Bookkeeping – Avoiding Liability
Are your accounting records haphazard or outdated? It’s more than just a hassle—it’s a liability. At The Profit Constructors, we offer a...

Yvonne Root
Feb 12, 20253 min read


Bookkeeping Services for Construction – Three Legs of Accounting Stability
Introducing the 90-Day Remodel service offered by The Profit Constructors. Bookkeeping Services for Construction – Is Like . . . It’s...

Yvonne Root
Feb 5, 20252 min read


1099-NEC a Step-by-Step Guide
W-9 Comes Before 1099-NEC The first step to dealing with IRS Form 1099-NEC in your construction business is to collect and manage IRS...

Yvonne Root
Jan 23, 20253 min read
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