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The Complete Guide to AP Automation for Construction Companies

Learn the AP Automation features that matter most for contractors and how to evaluate if an all-in-one platform or standalone tool is right for you.
Yancy Lassiter
Dec 12, 2025 • 8 min read
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Construction Accounting

The first step to running a profitable construction company is setting up accounting systems that allow you to accurately track your most critical numbers so you always have a pulse on your company's financial health. These resources cover all the foundational elements of building a reliable construction accounting system.

Construction Accounting
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The Complete Guide to AP Automation for Construction Companies
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Construction Accounting
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Cash vs. Accrual Accounting for Contractors: When to Make the Switch
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Construction Accounting
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Why Construction Businesses Stall Out - And What to Do About It
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Job Costing

It's tough to build more profitable jobs if you don't have a beat on how well your projects have performed in the past and where exactly there's room for improvement. These resources cover everything you need to know to build job cost effectively and consistently build successful jobs.

Job Costing
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Construction Cost Types: Controlling the Ingredients for Project Success
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Job Costing
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[Free] Job Costing Template for Construction - Step-by-Step Guide
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Job Costing
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Leveraging Work-in-Progress Reports for Effective Construction Management
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Steven Peterson

Steven Peterson

Author, Construction Accounting and Financial Management (Pearson)

Steven wrote Construction Accounting and Financial Management and Estimating in Building Construction, both published by Pearson, and taught estimating, accounting, finance and scheduling for 22 years in Weber State University's Parson Construction Management program. He runs Peterson Construction Consulting, coaching contractors on financial management, and previously worked as a senior project manager at Aspen Construction and Pentalon Construction. He holds an M.S. in civil engineering and an MBA from the University of Utah.

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Articles by Steven Peterson
Project Management
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Implementing Processes for Quality Control in Construction
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Construction Estimating
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Construction Estimating Services: Freeing Up Time or Losing Control?
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Construction Estimating
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Construction Inventory Management: Consider This Before You Buy Bulk
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Construction Estimating
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An Intro to Square Foot Estimating
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Construction Estimating
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Using Rough Order of Magnitude Estimates in Early Project Stages
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Construction Estimating
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8 Essential Steps to Master Construction Estimating: The Ultimate Guide
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Construction Estimating
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Types of Estimates: A Comprehensive Guide to Construction Estimates
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Construction Estimating
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Leveraging Historical Data:The Basics of Construction Cost Databases
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Construction Bidding
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The Quantity Takeoff: A Critical Part of Preparing an Estimate
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