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Why Retainage Remains a Persistent Challenge for Subs Nationwide … and What You Can Do to Manage the Risks0
- FINANCE, Legally Speaking, Payment, Risk Management
- January 27, 2026
By Eric Travers, Esq., Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter As a construction attorney with over two decades of experience working closely with subcontractors and the American Subcontractors Association (ASA), I can confidently say that retainage has been, and remains, a significant and ongoing challenge for subcontractors nationwide. The concept of retainage originated in the 1840s.
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Getting Paid What You’ve Earned: A Subcontractor’s Guide to Fair and Timely Payment0
- Documentation, FINANCE, Legally Speaking
- November 25, 2025
By Christian Fernandez, Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. Every subcontractor knows this truth: getting paid on time can make or break a business. Cash flow is the lifeblood of any construction company, and delayed payments can quickly ripple through operations — slowing payroll, straining relationships with suppliers, and putting future projects at risk. In an industry
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Construction Accounting Insights0
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- October 28, 2025
By Ara Grigorian, CPA, CCIFP Don’t let the label “supplemental information” fool you. Accurate contract schedules are just as crucial as the balance sheet and income statement for a construction contractor. By contract schedules, I mean the schedule of completed contracts and contracts in progress. These schedules provide a glimpse of where the company is
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Confidence in Every Phase: The Power of Mid-Project Construction Audits0
- FINANCE, Improving Productivity, Payment
- October 28, 2025
By Patrick Gahagan, SC&H Group, Inc. Procurement leaders and capital project executives know this well: on large-scale construction projects, clarity and control are everything. Budgets are tight, schedules are aggressive, and small mistakes can quietly ripple across thousands of line items and subcontractor invoices. One of the most efficient ways to stay ahead – without
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AP Automation for Construction Firms in an Uncertain Economy0
- FINANCE, Outlook & Trends
- October 2, 2025
By Matt McCammon, AvidXchange Teaser Text: Discover how construction firms are navigating economic uncertainty by leveraging AP automation. Explore survey insights revealing why technology investment is now crucial for boosting resilience, efficiency, and control in today’s challenging market. Article Copy: It’s a challenging time to work in construction finance, between labor shortages, ongoing supply chain
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Payment Compliance: The Keystone of Stronger Contracts0
- Best Practices, FINANCE, Outlook & Trends, Payment
- August 28, 2025
By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Payment rarely moves without friction in construction. Even with favorable terms, cash flow hinges on meeting every procedural requirement tied to each draw, progress payment, or final release. Payment compliance is the operational side of contract strength, the process that turns written rights into actual funds received. A well-written agreement can
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