In construction companies, financial problems rarely stem from a lack of projects. Much more often, they are caused by a lack of control over when money actually comes in and when it needs to be spent.
Costs arise immediately – materials, wages, subcontractors. Revenues, on the other hand, are often deferred. With several projects running simultaneously, it’s very easy to lose control of cash flow, even if each project is theoretically profitable.
This is why Cashflow has been introduced in Contractors.es – a feature that allows you to see project finances exactly as they are in real time.
Cashflow not only provides a summary of costs and revenues but, more importantly, shows their distribution across weeks and project stages. This way, it’s clear when a project generates expenses, when income is expected, and whether cash flow is maintained at every stage.
A key benefit is the ability to analyze finances at the stage level. This makes it easy to spot moments when a specific part of the project starts generating higher costs than planned – allowing corrective decisions before the problem escalates.
Cashflow also enables forward planning. Instead of reacting to cash shortages, it’s possible to anticipate when funds will be needed, significantly reducing the need for external financing.
In practice, this means greater control over projects, better financial decisions, and more stability for the company. This approach is still rare in the construction industry, where financial management often relies on spreadsheets and simplified reports.
Cashflow in Contractors.es – because in construction, it’s not just about profit, but also about when the money actually arrives.