Forecasting cash by project prevents surprises.
In this article
Billing
Schedule.
Costs
Timing.
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Retainage
Held.
Payment lags
Owners.
Consolidation
Company view.
A closer look
A job can show profit on paper while draining cash through retainage and slow payments. Forecasting by project reveals the gap.
Where to start
Build a simple monthly forecast for each active project.
An example
A contractor forecast cash by project and saw a shortfall coming. Negotiating earlier billing avoided a crisis.
Common mistakes
Ignoring retainage, optimistic payments and no updates.
What to track
Track forecast versus actual.
Questions to ask
When will we get paid? What costs come first? Where is the gap?
Who owns it
Controller and PMs update monthly.
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Frequently asked questions
Why forecast cash flow by project?
Because billing, costs and payment timing differ by job. Project forecasts combined show when the company may face shortfalls.