Don't Crash Your Construction Business: Use FP&A to Navigate

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ℹ ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Most contractors are flying blind, relying on gut feel and looking backward at old numbers. Wade and Stephen dive into Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - your business headlights that help you see the road ahead instead of crashing.
Learn how to build forward-looking dashboards that track cash flow, crew capacity, equipment utilization, and pipeline health. Discover why construction businesses need different metrics than other industries and how FP&A can strengthen your bonding program.

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⌚️ Key moments in this episode:

• 00:32 What is FP&A?
• 00:50 The Importance of Financial Dashboards
• 01:45 Real-Time Data and Predictive Analysis
• 02:18 Traditional vs. Modern Dashboards
• 03:03 Holistic Business Operations
• 04:04 The Role of Cash Flow and HR
• 06:00 Sales, Marketing, and Business Development
• 08:51 Operations and Equipment Utilization
• 10:48 IT Systems and Automation
• 12:16 Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• 13:04 Unique Challenges in Construction
• 16:27 Key Takeaways and Conclusion

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