Bridging Capacity

A legal claim registered against a property when a subcontractor hasn't been paid for work or materials provided. It secures your right to payment by encumbering the owner's title. Filing deadlines are strict, so act quickly if invoices go unpaid.

When an operator returns a field ticket for correction before approval. Common causes include missing information, rate discrepancies, or insufficient documentation. Rejections delay payment and require rework.

The overall rate of price increases across the economy, including fuel and materials. For subcontractors, it signals rising operating costs that may not be covered by fixed-rate contracts. Monitor it when renegotiating agreements or submitting bids.

A pricing structure where subcontractors charge a marked-up "rack" rate for materials, plus a separate fee for delivery or handling. It allows field service companies to recover supply chain costs beyond base labour rates.

The difference between what a prime contractor charges the client and what they pay the subcontractor for the same scope. A wide price spread reduces your effective rate and margin. Negotiating tighter spreads protects subcontractor profitability on long-term contracts.

The interest rate set by the Bank of Canada that influences borrowing costs across the economy. When it rises, lines of credit and equipment financing become more expensive for subcontractors. It also affects how quickly clients pay invoices, tightening cash flow across the field service sector.

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