Working Capital

The gradual increase or decrease in actual field quantities compared to original contract estimates. For subcontractors, untracked drift leads to unbilled work or disputed invoices at project close-out. Monitor quantities continuously to support change order claims.

A government-backed loan programme that funds municipal water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects. These funds often finance large construction contracts, creating steady work for subcontractors and field service crews. Knowing a project is SRF-funded signals stable, government-secured payment on long-term builds.

The division of costs, revenue, or liability between multiple parties on a shared project or contract. Subcontractors encounter this when overhead costs or insurance claims are split across several work scopes or prime contractors. Clear apportionment terms in your contract protect against unfair cost allocations.

A document listing agreed-upon rates for various services, equipment, and materials between an operator and contractor. Field tickets are validated against the price book before approval.

Payment 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.

Invoicing for work completed to date on a longer project, rather than waiting until project completion. Helps subcontractors maintain cash flow on extended jobs.

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