Do You Need Progress Billing Software? 9 Must-Ask Questions
- Cash Management, FINANCE, Improving Productivity, Payment, TECHNOLOGY
- April 23, 2024

By Jack Biltis, eBacon Inc. For payroll managers and accountants within the construction sector, the phrase “best practices” often conjures images of meticulous record-keeping, navigating complex regulations, and ensuring accurate and timely payments. While the core principles of payroll management remain consistent across industries, the construction landscape presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to
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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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Practical fixes for subcontractors to streamline billing, coordination, and collections. By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Credit tasks in a subcontracting business rarely follow a straight path. Billing, documentation, follow-ups, and approvals often move between people without a clear system. In some teams, the responsibility gets shared. In others, it lands on whoever remembers it last. Most
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By Leslie A. Boe, Dysart Taylor Cotter McMonigle & Brumitt, P.C. Construction is one of the most demanding industries— rising material costs, complex contracts, tight deadlines, changes in scope of work, and payment disputes can create a constant undercurrent of stress. Over time, that strain doesn’t just affect productivity—it affects mental health, sleep, and overall
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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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The ASA Metro Washington Chapter joined forces with the National Association of Minority Contractors, DMV (District/Maryland/Virginia) Chapter and the Metro DC Hispanic Contractors Association to formulate a short paper that explains the issues and what can be done. Subcontractors in the construction industry are often expected to shoulder the financial burden of construction projects, acting
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