Calculating Backlog

Calculating Backlog

Calculating backlog is one of the most valuable insights for a construction company.  It gives you visibility, overhead coverage and allows for decision making on markup on jobs.  Calculating backlog while using the WIP schedule (the WIP schedule is the best tool for...
Percentage of Completion

Percentage of Completion

Percentage of completion accounting is the method in which determines the timing of when revenue is recognized.  Not to worry – once you understand the concepts of percent complete accounting and its affect on construction earnings, you’ll see how powerful this is for...
Getting a Yes From Your Surety

Getting a Yes From Your Surety

Getting a “no” answer from a bonding agent or surety is frustrating. And it seems counter-intuitive, because you need the work to make the profit that the surety wants you to have, but…they won’t give you the green light on the work you need to make the profit....