Accounting Archives - Jonas Construction

How Is Construction Accounting Actually Different from Regular Accounting?

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When thinking about the difference between construction accounting and regular accounting, you’re likely to consider the challenges of the construction industry such as managing cash flow, cost overruns, and compliance. While those are all valid reasons, there are other distinctions that may not be considered when discussing the differences between construction accounting and regular accounting, […]

How to Track Construction Progress in Real Time

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Tracking construction progress in real-time helps deliver a project on time and within budget. It also helps mitigate cost overruns and other issues earlier.

The Cost of Construction Software

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Uncover the true cost of construction software and learn how to maximize its benefits for your projects.

The Best Construction Accounting Software for Contractors

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Explore the top solutions in construction accounting software for contractors by your business concerns.

How to Record Construction Accounting

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Learn how to record accurate accounting for a construction company. From setting up a chart of accounts to job costing, this blog discusses how to produce reliable and timely accounting data.

Why Accounting in Construction Management is Needed

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Learn why precise accounting is needed in construction management for tracking job costs, regulatory compliance, and project planning.

The Construction Industry Outlook for 2024

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More ups than downs are on the horizon for the construction industry in 2024. Here’s what’s in store.

Construction Technology Trends

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What are the Modern Construction Technology Trends? The construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Innovations, economic uncertainty, construction workforce shortages, and other factors have forced service and construction companies to change the way they work and deliver their projects. We can expect to see an increased application of technology trends in the industry. Here […]

Providing automated accounting solutions to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate cost overruns

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The CEO Views, a technology and business publication for entrepreneurs and thought leaders across the globe released their edition of “Top 50 Most Innovative Companies to Watch in 2023”, and Jonas was honored to be included among the many respectable businesses. According to the CEO Views, “The list highlights the tremendous companies that focus on […]

Money Saving Tips For US Service & Construction Business Owners

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Owning a construction business comes with its own set of unique challenges, one of which is funding and supporting your business and knowing how to save money. Luckily, there are several grants and incentive programs for businesses within the construction industry. With that said, finding the grants your business is eligible to receive can be […]