{"id":7042409,"date":"2026-08-20T03:45:48","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T03:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/som2nypost.com\/accounting\/pillar-3-delivering-construction-projects-profitably\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T03:45:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T03:45:48","slug":"pillar-3-delivering-construction-projects-profitably","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/som2nypost.com\/?p=7042409","title":{"rendered":"Pillar 3: Delivering Construction Projects Profitably"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"hs_cos_wrapper_post_body\">\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\">A Construction Bookkeeper&#8217;s Guide to Smarter Production for Small Contractors<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>You&#8217;ve done the hard work: marketed your services, landed the job, and priced it to make a solid profit. But here&#8217;s where a lot of small construction businesses lose money\u2014even after doing everything right up to this point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>That moment is project execution\u2014or what we in the business world call <strong>production<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>As construction bookkeeping specialists, we&#8217;ve seen many jobs transition from profitable to painful simply because the contractor lacked systems in place to track costs, manage scope, or control labor once the work commenced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Let&#8217;s discuss <strong>Pillar 3: Delivering Projects Profitably<\/strong>, and how refining your production process can safeguard your profits, enhance your reputation, and alleviate stress.<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"\/> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\" title=\"Libsyn Player\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https:\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37617885\/height\/45\/theme\/standard\/thumbnail\/no\/direction\/backward\/\" width=\"560\" height=\"45\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><!--more--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/.Stock%20images\/Male%20architect%20at%20a%20construction%20site%20looking%20happy.jpeg?width=600&amp;height=400&amp;name=Male%20architect%20at%20a%20construction%20site%20looking%20happy.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Pillar 3: Delivering Construction Projects Profitably\" style=\"width: 600px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/.Stock%20images\/Male%20architect%20at%20a%20construction%20site%20looking%20happy.jpeg?width=300&amp;height=200&amp;name=Male%20architect%20at%20a%20construction%20site%20looking%20happy.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/.Stock%20images\/Male%20architect%20at%20a%20construction%20site%20looking%20happy.jpeg?width=600&amp;height=400&amp;name=Male%20architect%20at%20a%20construction%20site%20looking%20happy.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/.Stock%20images\/Male%20architect%20at%20a%20construction%20site%20looking%20happy.jpeg?width=900&amp;height=600&amp;name=Male%20architect%20at%20a%20construction%20site%20looking%20happy.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/.Stock%20images\/Male%20architect%20at%20a%20construction%20site%20looking%20happy.jpeg?width=1200&amp;height=800&amp;name=Male%20architect%20at%20a%20construction%20site%20looking%20happy.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/.Stock%20images\/Male%20architect%20at%20a%20construction%20site%20looking%20happy.jpeg?width=1500&amp;height=1000&amp;name=Male%20architect%20at%20a%20construction%20site%20looking%20happy.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/.Stock%20images\/Male%20architect%20at%20a%20construction%20site%20looking%20happy.jpeg?width=1800&amp;height=1200&amp;name=Male%20architect%20at%20a%20construction%20site%20looking%20happy.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\">Why &#8220;Doing the Work&#8221; Isn&#8217;t Enough<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many contractors assume that once the job starts, the hard part is over. But production is where the majority of the risk lives:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Labor costs can balloon<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Materials may get wasted or delayed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Clients can change their minds mid-project<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Subcontractors may not show up when they&#8217;re supposed to<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Scope creep can kill your margins without you realizing it<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">From a bookkeeper&#8217;s point of view, this is when the numbers begin to go awry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Profitability doesn&#8217;t just come from winning jobs\u2014it comes from controlling how they&#8217;re delivered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\">What &#8220;Delivering Profitably&#8221; Actually Means<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To deliver projects profitably, you need to finish the job:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On budget<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On schedule<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With the client happy enough to pay (and refer you)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It&#8217;s not just about good craftsmanship. It&#8217;s about project management. Whether you&#8217;re a solo operator or have a small team, production needs structure. Fortunately, it doesn&#8217;t need to be complicated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\">Where Small Contractors Lose Profit During Production<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before we dive into solutions, let&#8217;s look at where money is most often lost on the job site:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">1. Untracked Labor<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you don&#8217;t know how many hours you or your crew are spending on a job, you can&#8217;t compare it to your estimate. It&#8217;s one of the most common profit-killers we see in the books.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">2. Material Overruns<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Materials get lost, over-ordered, or wasted\u2014especially if you&#8217;re not reconciling purchases to job estimates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">3. Unbilled Change Orders<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Clients often add or alter project elements. If those changes aren&#8217;t documented and billed, you&#8217;re giving away free work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">4. Delays and Downtime<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Time is money. Waiting on materials, subs, or client decisions can derail your schedule and cost you future jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">5. Scope Creep<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;Can you just add this one little thing?&#8221; becomes a margin-eating monster when not adequately managed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now, let&#8217;s talk about how to prevent those losses and protect your bottom line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\">7 Ways to Deliver Projects More Profitably<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\">1. Start with a Clear Scope and Signed Agreement<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It may sound simple, but many contractors begin work without a detailed, signed agreement. You need:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A detailed scope of work<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Payment milestones<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A change order policy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Completion criteria<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This sets expectations and gives you leverage when things change (and they will).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\">2. Create a Simple Project Timeline<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Even a basic calendar or whiteboard showing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Job phases<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Material delivery dates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Key milestones<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">can help you stay on track and manage client expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Suppose you&#8217;re using software like Buildertrend or Jobber, great. If not, even a shared Google Sheet can work. The goal is visibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\">3. Track Labor in Real Time<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can&#8217;t manage what you don&#8217;t measure. Use time tracking tools (like ClockShark or QuickBooks Time), or even a shared text log, to record:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Who worked<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For how long<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On which part of the job<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This allows you (and your bookkeeper) to identify when jobs are dragging and compare actual versus estimated hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\">4. Monitor Materials Closely<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Set up a simple system to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Track what materials were ordered<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Match receipts to jobs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Avoid duplicate purchases<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you have frequent material overruns, your bookkeeper can help you adjust future estimates and avoid surprises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\">5. Enforce a Change Order Policy<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This one is HUGE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Every time a client asks for something outside the original scope, pause and issue a change order. Even a one-page form signed via email or a mobile app is sufficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Change orders should:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Define the change<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">List any added costs or time<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Be signed before work continues<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When this is routine, you stop giving away &#8220;just one more thing&#8221; for free.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\">6. Communicate Early and Often<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Most client disputes happen when they&#8217;re left in the dark. Set the standard for regular updates:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A weekly progress email<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A shared photo log<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A short call every Friday<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This maintains high trust and prevents minor issues from escalating into unpaid invoices or negative reviews.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\">7. Review Project Profitability After Completion<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After every project, sit down with your bookkeeper (or even just your notes) and ask:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What was the estimated vs. actual cost?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Where did we exceed our budget or deadline?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Did we bill for all extras?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What should we do differently next time?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This post-job review turns every project into a learning tool that improves your future estimates, planning, and pricing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\">Where Bookkeeping Supports Better Production<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As your construction bookkeeping specialists, we can help you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Track job costs accurately during the project<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Alert you when a job is going over budget<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ensure change orders are captured and billed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Break down labor and materials per project<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Provide job-by-job profit reports<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In short, good production data = good financial reporting. And when we work together, we can spot patterns that help you grow smarter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\">The Results of Controlled Production<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When you focus on project delivery as intentionally as marketing and money management, you&#8217;ll start to see:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jobs finishing on time<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Less rework and missed items<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Higher profit margins<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Happier clients (which means more referrals)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reduced stress and better control of your schedule<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Over time, this builds a reputation that attracts higher-quality clients, enabling you to raise your rates with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Build Systems, Not Just Projects<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You know how to build a deck, remodel a kitchen, or manage a crew. But your business needs structure, too. When you build systems around how you deliver your work, you reduce chaos and protect your profits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\"><strong>Pillar 3:<\/strong><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #0600ff;\"> Production<\/span><\/span> isn&#8217;t about doing more\u2014it&#8217;s about doing smarter. With a bit of planning, tracking, and review, you can make every job a stepping stone to a stronger, more profitable business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Want Help Tracking Job Profitability?<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you&#8217;re tired of guessing how much money you&#8217;re really making on each job, we\u00a0can help you set up:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Job costing systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Labor and material tracking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Change order logs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Profit and loss reports per project<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let&#8217;s get your numbers working <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">for<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Book a free consultation today and let&#8217;s build better systems together\u2014so you can build a better business.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span><strong>About The Author:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Guest_Bloggers\/Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg?width=95&amp;name=Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg\" alt=\"Norhalma_Verzosa\" style=\"width: 95px; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;\" width=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Guest_Bloggers\/Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg?width=48&amp;name=Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Guest_Bloggers\/Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg?width=95&amp;name=Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg 95w, https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Guest_Bloggers\/Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg?width=143&amp;name=Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Guest_Bloggers\/Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg?width=190&amp;name=Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Guest_Bloggers\/Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg?width=238&amp;name=Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg 238w, https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Guest_Bloggers\/Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg?width=285&amp;name=Norhalma_Verzosa.jpg 285w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 95px) 100vw, 95px\"\/><span>Norhalma Verzosa<\/span><\/strong> is a Certified Construction Marketing Professional and serves as the Web Administrator of Fast Easy Accounting,<span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> located in Lynnwood, WA. She holds a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Psychology and is a Certified Internet Web Professional, with certifications in Site Development Associate, Google AdWords Search Advertising, and HubSpot Academy. She manages the entire web presence of <a title=\"Fast Easy Accounting\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fasteasyaccounting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fast Easy Accounting<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">using\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">a variety of SaaS tools, including HubSpot, Teachable, Shopify, and WordPress.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Access\u00a0Code:\u00a0FEAHEROS<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=uk.co.myfirmsapp.one.accountants&amp;hl=en\">Click here to download the App on Android:<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/myaccountants\/id1317268476?mt=8&amp;ign-mpt=uo%3D4\">Click here to download the App on iOS:<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>Simply scan the QR code or search for \u2018MyAccountants\u2019 in the App Store<\/span> and enter the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Access code:\u00a0FEAHEROS<\/span><\/span> to utilize the powerful App features and capabilities and benefit from having our Construction Accounting App at your fingertips, 24\/7.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span>PS: Even if you are not a Construction Contractor, you will find plenty of benefits in the app, so we invite you to download it, too! 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