Defend Your Profit Before Delay Turns It Into Loss

Practical insights for $1M–$20M contractors on killing the 45-day lag, stopping profit erosion, and commanding real-time cost, margin, and cash flow.

How Do I Know If a Construction Job Is Profitable?

John A. McCabe

Published on: 05/10/2026

How do I know if a construction job is profitable before it is finished?" Most tools tell you after it's over. Here''s how to see which jobs are making money while they're still running.

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Real-Time Job Cost Tracking: Why 45 Days Is Too Late to Save the Job

John A. McCabe

Published on: 10/08/2026

91% of contractors track job costs — but most still find out about margin loss 45 days after the invoice. Here's the one step that breaks the lag.

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Construction Labor Burden Rate: Why Yours Is Wrong Right Now

John A. McCabe

Published on: 28/07/2026

Liability premiums jumped 22% in 2026. Your burden rate probably hasn't. Here's what that gap costs per job — and how to fix it in 5 minutes.

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You Quote Per Unit. Your Crew Gets Paid Per Hour.

John A. McCabe

Published on: 20/07/2026

Plumbers, HVAC, electricians, fabricators all quote differently — but every unit price hides man hours. If you haven't verified that math, your quote is a guess.

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