What the WIP Schedule Really Tells You

A financial statement without a Work in Progress (WIP) schedule tells only part of the story. The WIP provides the missing evidence. A WIP schedule compares what you’ve billed to what a project has cost so far, plus what it will cost to finish. It transforms a...

Your Year-End Numbers & Surety Program

Why it matters: With year-end financials now available, the way those numbers are prepared and presented can have a meaningful impact. The big idea: Surety companies don’t just read financials, they interpret them. 1) Internal numbers vs. CPA statements Many...

Surety Underwriting: What Actually Matters?

If you want the best surety program — larger capacity, better rates — this is your roadmap. If you simply need a bond today and are not interested in optimizing your bond program right away, we can also set you up with a quick-bond option. Your choice. We can work...

The Three C’s of Surety Underwriting

When a contractor pursues a surety program, bonding companies look beyond the numbers. They base their evaluation of the construction company through a framework known as the Three C’s of Underwriting. Each “C” represents a key factor in assessing strength and...

What is EOS – and Should My Construction Company Use It?

You may have heard another contractor mention “EOS” and wondered if it’s just another buzzword. Here’s a quick breakdown: 1. What is EOS? EOS stands for Entrepreneurial Operating System. It’s a framework designed to help companies get better at three things: vision,...

The Midyear Mark: How’s the Plan Coming?

June marks halftime of the calendar year, and it’s a natural time to stop, assess, and ask: How are we really doing? Here’s what we’re encouraging clients to revisit this month: Year-to-Date Financial Performance – Are your jobs holding the margin expected on bid day?...