A fixed daily fee charged by a subcontractor or equipment provider, regardless of hours worked or output produced. It covers labour, equipment, and overhead for that calendar day. Dayrates are common in drilling, rental, and specialised field service contracts.
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Dayrate
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Headline Inflation
Cash FlowThe 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.
Working Capital
Cash FlowThe difference between your current assets and current liabilities — essentially the cash available to keep operations running. For subcontractors, it covers payroll, fuel, and equipment costs while awaiting client payment. Tight working capital is a common risk when payment terms stretch 60–90 days.
Net 30/Net 45/Net 60
Cash FlowPayment terms indicating when payment is due after invoice date. Net 30 means payment within 30 days. Many operators use Net 45 or Net 60, extending subcontractor cash cycles.
Unit Rate
Cash FlowA pricing model where work is billed per unit completed (per meter drilled, per cubic meter hauled, per joint welded, etc.).
Day Rate
Cash FlowA pricing model where contractors are paid a fixed daily rate for equipment and/or personnel, regardless of the amount of work completed that day.
LEM (Labour, Equipment, Materials)
Cash FlowA breakdown of costs on a field ticket or invoice, separating charges into labor hours, equipment usage, and materials consumed.
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