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How to Contractor payment schedule

How to Write a Contractor Payment Schedule

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    Cash flow problems don’t start in accounting. They start on the jobsite. 

    It could be one missed milestone, one vague payment term, and the whole project stalls.

    A well-structured contractor payment schedule prevents that, and keeps the money moving.

    It spells out:

    • When payments happen
    • What triggers
    How ditching paper helps construction firms reduce timesheet errors (1)

    How Ditching Paper Helps Construction Firms Reduce Timesheet Errors

    Still using paper timesheets? You could be wide open to missed hours, buddy punching, and payroll headaches. Manual tracking leaves too much room for error, and every mistake chips away at your margins. If you’re trying to reduce timesheet errors, paper isn’t going to help. It slows down

    NoteVault is shutting down - here is what to use instead (1)

    NoteVault Is Shutting Down – Here’s What to Use Instead

    For field managers/contractors who relied on NoteVault’s daily reporting tools to manage field updates and logs, there’s a major shift ahead.

    Bentley is retiring NoteVault’s core features, including Notes, Crew, and Daily Log, starting September 1, 2025.

    Those tools will only be accessible through Synchro Field, a broader Bentley system

    Padding hours is easy when you still use paper for time tracking

    Padding Hours Is Easy When You Still Use Paper for Time Tracking

    Paper timesheets have been around forever. Crews rely on them to track hours, jot down when people clocked in and out, and try to keep things running. But let’s be honest,  those paper logs are holding you back.

    As jobs get bigger and timelines get tighter, the cracks in the

    Construction payroll delays start with paper timesheets

    Construction Payroll Delays Start with Paper Timesheets

    Payroll delays are a known frustration in construction. What many contractors don’t realize is that these delays often have less to do with finance or admin bottlenecks and more to do with the tools being used to track time.

    Paper timesheets might seem harmless, but they’re one of the biggest

    How time tracking software makes construction job costing easy (1)

    How Time Tracking Software Makes Construction Job Costing Easy (And Accurate)

    Labor is your biggest line item and your biggest liability in construction projects. 

    You’re already behind if you’re still relying on paper timesheets, scattered spreadsheets, or delayed reports to track job costs.

    Construction job costing lives and dies by accurate time data. When your field crew and back office aren’t

    What is a daily progress report

    What is a Daily Progress Report?

    Running a jobsite goes smoother with daily progress reports. They keep everyone aligned, make tracking easier, and give you a clear picture of what’s happening. It’s like using time cards for payroll—simple, consistent, and helpful. With DPRs, you’re set up for better communication, smarter decisions, and fewer surprises along the

    How digital tools simplify construction document management

    How Digital Tools Simplify Construction Document Management

    Modern construction can’t rely on outdated paperwork. From timecards and change orders to compliance reports and daily logs, construction projects generate a constant stream of documentation. 

    When these records are scattered across spreadsheets, emails, and physical files, they create:

    1. Confusion
    2. Delays
    3. Costly miscommunication

    To escape the struggle, today’s leading contractors

    Control what counts

    Control What Counts: Labor, Cost, and Documentation

    When the landscape gets noisy, good contractors don’t panic. They focus.

    Uncertainty comes with the territory. Whether it’s shifting policies, pricing pressure, or talk of tariffs, the best contractors stay steady by locking in what they can control: labor tracking, job costing, and field documentation.

    Now is the time to

    lump sum vs time and materials

    Lump Sum vs Time and Materials: Deciding the Right Contract for Your Project

    You priced the job right, locked in the contract, and got to work—then found out the site conditions weren’t what you were told. Now, your lump sum bid is barely covering the expenses, and every hour on the site cuts into your profits. Or perhaps you selected a time and