Cash flow consists of all revenue that can be immediately converted to cash and used to pay current expenses. Interest expense represents the additional amounts paid on debt above principal balances.

On a typical electrical construction project, a project management team's success is measured on gross profit. Cash flow concerns are left to the controller, CFO, or sometimes even the owner. What's ...

Sunk costs are relevant for determining historical financial data but don't affect determinations of cash flows. By definition, sunk costs are costs that occurred in the past and cannot be changed.

Retainage is a critical tool for public project owners to ensure satisfactory contractor performance. The maximum retainage rate for public projects typically ranges from 5% to 10%, depending on the ...

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