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Using QuickBooks for Construction

QuickBooks has a suite of construction-specific tools that can help you understand your business – but it also has limitations. This article explores both so that you can decide if QuickBooks is right for your business.

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Adaptive Customer Success Story

Minnesota-based Mark D. Williams Custom Homes featured Adaptive in their blog, calling Adaptive "the perfect choice for any builders looking to simplify their back office processes."

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A Guide to Construction Budgeting Software

Construction budgeting software can help you understand your business, make better decisions, and save time and money. We've identified 5 factors to consider when you choose a budgeting software provider.

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Keep Perfect Records – Every Cost, Every Job

Having perfect accounting records is a key component of executing a cost-plus contract. We've identified 3 tips to help you master the process.

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Allocating Costs in Your Cost-Plus Construction Contract

Determining which costs to mark-up in your cost-plus contract can be challenging. Here are 3 cost categories that are easy to forget.

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How to Calculate the Mark-up in Your Cost-Plus Construction Contract

In a cost-plus pricing structure, your profit is mostly determined by your mark-up. Use this three-step process to maximize your profits.

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Cost-Plus Pricing for Builders: The Three Pillars

What is cost-plus pricing? Many builders are considering this model. Here's how to execute a construction contract using the cost-plus pricing model.

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Announcing Adaptive and $7.25 million in funding

We started Adaptive to save construction teams time and money. We want to make it really easy for construction companies to stay on top of their finances and we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve raised $7.25 million to do just that.

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