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How to Build a Construction Draw Schedule That Gets You Paid Faster

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    GCs and subcontractors work hard to keep a steady cash flow for each phase of every project. Throughout the project, GCs collect numerous receipts, invoices, timesheets, and daily logs to ensure a steady cash flow.

    Relying on paper timesheets forces office workers to track down paperwork and

    Multi-site Time Tracking

    Track Multiple Jobsites Without the Chaos

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      Coordinating labor hours across multiple jobsites is one of the biggest challenges in construction.

      When labor hours are collected in different formats, such as paper logs, Excel sheets, and text messages, the data quickly becomes fragmented.

      Manual processes can’t keep up with today’s pace or scale. Whether

      Don’t Get Burned on T&M Tickets

      Don’t Get Burned on T&M Tickets — Use Verified Time

      What Is a Time & Material Ticket? 

      A time and material (T&M) ticket is a document used by contractors to track and bill for the work they perform. It shows the total hours worked by a contractor and the total cost of materials used to complete the job.

      Many construction

      Construction Site Communication

      The Real Cost of Poor Communication on Construction Sites—And How to Fix It

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        When communication breaks down in the field, it shows up fast in delays, rework, and unexpected costs. According to the Construction Industry Institute, rework alone can cost between 2% and 20% of the total construction project value. This is often triggered by miscommunication, poor documentation, or unclear

        Hidden Construction Risks

        Hidden Construction Risks That Kill Your Margin

        Every construction site has hidden risks lurking around the corner that cost you money when they’re ignored. One missed delivery, one crew delay, or one communication gap can throw off the entire schedule and eat into profit. But seasoned subcontractors don’t cross their fingers and hope it’ll work out —

        Construction Documents

        Construction Documents That Got Your Back

          Construction teams rely on documentation to move work forward, such as RFIs, schedules, logs, and contracts. 

          When even one file is outdated or missing, delays turn into disputes, and accountability falls on supers and PMs.

          The issue isn’t effort…it’s disconnected systems.

          Most crews still juggle important files all over inboxes,

          Top AI Tools for Construction

          7 Top AI Tools for Construction in 2025

          It’s 2025, and AI is making its way into every aspect of our lives: writing, image generation, research, data analysis, healthcare. ChatGPT can do your kids’ homework and reply to emails for you. But some of the coolest innovation is happening in the place you might least expect it: construction …

          Hard Costs vs Soft Costs

          Hard Costs vs Soft Costs: Most Contractors Get This Wrong

            You can win the lowest bid and still lose money if you miss hidden costs. Miss the soft costs? Underestimate the hard costs? Your profit’s gone before the first punch list walk.

            Most contractors get this wrong because they focus so much on the obvious hard costs that they miss

            General Conditions

            General Conditions in Construction: The Hidden Costs That Kill Your Bids

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              Construction doesn’t fail because of the big stuff. It fails quietly, through missed labor hours, mispriced trailers, and forgotten line items you thought someone else was covering. These are your general conditions in construction, and they’re more than just indirect costs. They often decide whether your

              Schedule of Values

              Schedule of Values: The Blueprint for Transparent and Efficient Contractor Payments

              A schedule of values (SOV) is one of the most important documents in a construction project and often one of the most misunderstood.

              At its core, SOV is a detailed breakdown of the entire contract amount, divided by work items or cost codes. Most successful contractors, from GCs to subs,