Tags
Cashflow Management
Sort by
Article
Five questions to ask before you subscribe
Construction tech subscriptions turn ongoing tech costs into predictable, manageable expenses. Standardise your fleet, avoid downtime a...
Article
The MOB paradox: Outpatient funds vs. construction delays
CBRE’s Q1 MOB Report shows surging demand and capital, but construction completions are at 25% of the 5-year average. To protect margin...
Article
Hard Hat Economics: With all our eggs in one basket, what could go wrong?
Rising interest rates, inflation and labor shortages continue to hammer the construction industry in all areas except one—data centers....
Article
Hard Hat Economics: What’s reshaping nonresidential construction?
Despite a historic boom in data center construction, nonresidential spending has declined since its April 2025 peak. In this blog, Dr. ...
Article
Hard Hat Economics: Finding construction's bright side
In spite of high borrowing costs, rising material prices and labor challenges, nonresidential construction is still seeing momentum dri...
Article
How small contractors build a foundation for growth
Stop battling your books. Learn how to eliminate financial guesswork, protect cash flow with faster billing and ditch generic accountin...
Article
Hard Hat Economics: What I know about what I don’t
Everyone wants to know what it’s going to take to get an interest rate cut. But inflation is stubborn, and employment rates are high, s...
Article
Hard Hat Economics: The offputting costs of construction inputs
Hard Hat Economist Dr. Anirban Basu shows the three-headed beast of construction cost inputs—materials, labor and loans—all have their ...
Article
Hard Hat Economics: The Economic Cost of Uncertainty
For this issue of Hard Hat Economics blog series, Dr. Anirban Basu uses the Strait of Hormuz uncertainty as a broader indicator of othe...
Article
Hard Hat Economics: Navigating a gloomy construction economy
In this first installment of our Hard Hat Economics blog series, Dr. Anirban Basu provides a broad, high-level "year-in-review" to set ...
Article
Building resilience: 3 ways civil contractors can protect profits with data-driven workflows
Construction is volatile—rising costs, labor gaps, fragile supply chains. This article explores how contractors can build financial res...
Article
From dull to differentiating: How AI is transforming financial management in construction
As more contractors and construction firms embrace modernization, advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine lea...
Article
How to complete AIA payment application forms in minutes
What if we told you there was a better way to fill out your AIA payment application forms? A faster way that takes only a few minutes o...
Article
Why managing labor costs isn’t (only) about wages—it’s about systems
As a CFO, you’re tasked with protecting margins in one of the most margin-sensitive industries. Labor is not only often your biggest ex...
Article
Using machine grade control to control costs
Modern machine control helps contractors boost their bottom line. Cut rework, save fuel, reduce material costs and get a faster return ...
Article
How Proposed Tariff Changes Could Reshape the Construction Industry
New tariffs on steel, aluminum, and lumber could increase costs, disrupt supply chains, and tighten margins across the construction ind...
Article
KPIs to Improve your Construction Fleet Profitability
Key performance indicators (KPIs) offer a clear way to optimize construction fleet profitability by tracking maintenance costs, downtim...
Article
Connecting procurement and payment: the key to streamlining your construction business
Connecting procurement and payment streamlines construction, improving cash flow, productivity and profits. While digital construction ...