Man wearting hard hat on construction site. Invoice Management | LiveCosts

For Finance leaders in construction, invoice management and trying to manage costs is an everyday challenge. Invoices ping around from paper to emails, site teams are chasing approvals over group chats, and admin costs spirals. The result? Lost invoices, late payments, frustrated suppliers and project margins. Industry Reality: Cost Overruns Are the Norm Globally, 9 […]

Construction Accounts Payable Guide

As someone who works closely with SMB contractors every day through implementing the LiveCosts product (a job costing software), I’ve had the unique opportunity to look under the hood of hundreds of SMB construction businesses. This firsthand experience reveals how efficient accounts payable management is not just a financial task but a critical function for […]

Best construction job costing software for SMB’s in 2025

Introduction : Why SMB’s need the right Construction Job Costing Software After talking to many small and medium-sized construction businesses, we found something important. Most contractors have a hard time accurately tracking job costs, particularly regarding individual job profitability. Some people use spreadsheets. Others try to make accounting software like Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks work […]

Purchase Requisition vs Purchase Order Image

In this article, we’ll break down the differences between a purchase requisition vs purchase order, two critical documents in the procurement process. Understanding these distinctions can streamline your purchasing and improve operational efficiency, especially in industries like construction and manufacturing. What is a Purchase requisition What is a Purchase order Benefits of using a purchase […]