Construction Cash Flow: Why “Busy” Doesn’t Mean “Profitable”

Construction Cash Flow: Why “Busy” Doesn’t Mean “Profitable”

Construction Cash Flow: Why “Busy” Doesn’t Mean “Profitable”Cory Salisbury
Published on: 23/11/2025

Construction companies often fall into the same trap: jobs are stacked, crews are working overtime, the phone won’t stop ringing — yet the bank balance is tight. Contractors call this the “busy but broke” cycle, and it’s one of the biggest

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WIP Reporting: How Contractors Prevent Profit Fade

WIP Reporting: How Contractors Prevent Profit Fade

WIP Reporting: How Contractors Prevent Profit FadeCory Salisbury
Published on: 23/11/2025

Profit fade is one of the most painful and expensive problems in construction. A job that looked profitable during the first few weeks suddenly finishes with thin—or even negative—margins. This happens because most contractors rely on month-end

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The #1 Reason Contractors Lose Money: Broken Job Costing Systems

The #1 Reason Contractors Lose Money: Broken Job Costing Systems

The #1 Reason Contractors Lose Money: Broken Job Costing SystemsCory Salisbury
Published on: 23/11/2025

Job costing is the single strongest predictor of contractor profitability. When it’s wrong—or missing—your projects “look” profitable right up until they aren’t. This is why contractors struggle with margin fade, surprise losses, and inconsistent cash flow. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how job costing breaks, how to fix it, and how Salisbury Bookkeeping builds job costing systems that keep contractors profitable year-round.

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