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Levelset
Website: levelset.com
Levelset helps contractors and suppliers get payment under control, facilitating smooth payments and successful projects.
858 published works
Construction Payment Blog
Free RFI Templates for Construction in Excel, Word & PDF
By Tom Scalisi
When questions or issues arise on a construction project, everyone needs to get on the same page. An RFI, or Request for Information, is an essential tool for effective communication.…
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A Contractor’s Guide to the Construction Budget
Budgets are a necessary tool in any contractor’s toolbox. They help contractors know where they are in a project, how their production is going, and whether they’ll make any money.…
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Two Companies Discover That Sending Notices Puts Customers At Ease
There is a fear among suppliers and contractors that sending preliminary notices will damage relationships with customers. However, many companies in the construction contracting industry have found the exact opposite…
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Gilbane for Subcontractors: Payment Guide & Resources
By Ian Cogswell
Gilbane Building Company is attractive to subcontractors and suppliers because of their impressive track record and focus on family values. If you’re thinking about working with them, this subcontractor’s guide…
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Estimate, Proposal, or Contract: What’s the difference in construction?
By Chris Poché
The terms are often tossed around as though they’re interchangeable, but estimates, proposals, and contracts are very different things. Unfortunately, many misunderstandings result from confusing them. If contractors understand the…
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How to Create a Better Construction Material Takeoff
By Tom Scalisi
A construction material takeoff is one of the unsung heroes of the industry. While few people particularly want to do a takeoff, the fate of the project — and a…
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Free Construction Budget Templates in Google Sheets & Excel
Before starting any project, it’s always a good idea to put together a construction budget for your team to work from. Budgets help you calculate the total costs you should…
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How to create a chart of accounts in construction
Organization is key when it comes to recording financial transactions and creating financial statements. A chart of accounts provides the structure to organize a construction company’s financial transactions. It’s a…
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Request for Change Orders: Adjusting the contract scope
By Chris Poché
A change order is an agreement made during the course of a job that alters one of three things — the cost, the scope, or the schedule. But before a…
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How Much Does it Cost to File a Lien?
By Tom Scalisi
If you’re worried about the cost to file a mechanics lien, that’s completely understandable. The process — including the cost to file a lien —might seem complicated. The bottom line…