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

By Claire Wilson, Siteline Payment delays cast a long shadow over the construction industry, particularly for subcontractors. Here’s what we know: Subcontractors often function as the project’s informal bank, with a staggering 77% reporting they routinely front project costs. Yet, consistent payments remain elusive, with only 5% of subcontractors reporting they always get paid on
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By Adrienne Smoot-Edwards, Regeneracy; and Mary Klett, ASA Communications The construction industry is built on hard work, careful planning, and the collaboration of numerous trades and professionals. Yet, for subcontractors — the specialists who bring buildings to life with skilled labor, materials, and expertise — the industry’s payment process is a perpetual source of frustration
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By Gary Semmer, AssuredPartners In the construction industry, contracts define relationships, responsibilities, and expectations among contractors, subcontractors, and owners. One of the most important yet often misunderstood elements in these contracts is the Additional Insured (AI) Endorsement, which provides extended insurance coverage and is important in managing risk for all parties involved in a construction
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By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Cash flow in construction is notoriously unpredictable. Projects start, work progresses, and costs pile up long before payment hits your account. Delays in invoicing, slow approvals, and late payments can leave subcontractors and suppliers scrambling to cover payroll, materials, and other expenses. Without steady cash flow, even the most profitable projects
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By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Construction businesses are acutely aware that streamlining business —particularly payments—can lead to faster transactions and, consequently, better bottom line. This is especially crucial in the construction sector where profits are typically slim and payment processes are notoriously slow. Thankfully, the industry is now actively moving toward electronic payment systems, a vital
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By Claire Wilson, Siteline The construction industry has a persistent challenge: getting subcontractors paid on time. Sound familiar? Given that only 5% of trade contractors report always getting paid on time—with most waiting an average of 90 days to get paid—delayed payments are an all-too-common frustration. This challenge partially stems from where subcontractors sit in
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