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John O'Bryan

John O'Bryan

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August 28, 2026

How to Get Your Construction Line of Credit Increased: What Banks Actually Ask For

You have the backlog and the crews, but your banker still says no. The difference between contractors who get a line of credit increase and those who don't comes down to what they submit.

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August 6, 2026

Top Construction Accounting Software Options for Contractors

Managing job costs, cash flow, and profitability is no small feat in the construction industry. That’s why choosing the right construction accounting software is crucial for contractors who want to

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August 6, 2026

Conditional vs. Unconditional Lien Waivers: Which to Sign & When

A subcontractor finishes a billing period, submits the pay application, and a waiver form comes back with the payment paperwork. It looks routine. It is routine. But whether that document says

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August 5, 2026

ProNovos Partners with Pine Services Group to Extend Early Payment Options to Construction Subcontractors

For Immediate Release

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July 27, 2026

Construction Lien Waivers: Types, Risks, and Best Practices

Every month, subcontractors across the country sign away one of the most powerful legal protections they have. Often they do it without reading the document closely, and sometimes before the money it

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July 24, 2026

ProNovos and Adams Brown Partner to Expand Financial Technology and Thought Leadership for Construction Companies

ProNovos, the construction intelligence platform, today announced a new partnership with Adams Brown, Strategic Allies and CPAs, a top 50 U.S. construction accounting firm.

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July 23, 2026

Over/Underbillings in Construction: A Practical Guide to Calculating and Managing Them

Understanding over/underbillings can significantly influence the financial health and cash flow of a construction project.

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July 1, 2026

The Calm Before the Storm: What Subcontractors Should Be Doing Right Now About Cash Flow

The numbers are in, and they're not exactly reassuring.

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June 30, 2026

Construction Invoice Factoring: A Complete Guide for Specialty Subcontractors

If you're a specialty subcontractor, you already know the problem: you mobilize crews, buy materials, and carry payroll for weeks, sometimes months, before a payment lands in your account. Retainage

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June 17, 2026

What We Heard at CFMA 2026 (and What It Means for Construction Finance)

If you stopped by our booth this year, you probably remember the claw machine. But the people who stuck around weren't there for the prizes. They were there because something clicked for them

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June 8, 2026

The Three Pillars of Construction Cash Flow Every Contractor Needs to Understand

Construction cash flow is one of the most persistently misunderstood disciplines in the industry. There's a myth that if your jobs are profitable, your business is healthy.

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May 21, 2026

The Four Reports Every Contractor Needs to Master Cash Flow

Most construction companies are sitting on a goldmine of financial data and never fully use it. Job cost reports, aging reports, cash flow statements: they get run at month-end, glanced at, and

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May 13, 2026

Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems for Subcontractors

Growth is supposed to fix your cash flow problems, right? More revenue, more runway. That's how it works in almost every other business. But ask any subcontractor who has doubled their project load

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May 4, 2026

What Is Construction Retainage? A Complete Guide for Contractors

Construction retainage, also called retention, is the portion of a contractor's earned payment that a client intentionally withholds until project completion or a defined milestone is reached

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April 24, 2026

Where Cash Gets Stuck And What to Do About It

Cash flow is one of those topics every contractor knows matters, but rarely gets discussed until there is a problem. By then, the options narrow and the pressure is already on.

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April 10, 2026

5 Cash Flow Questions Every Subcontractor Should Answer Before Signing a Contract

Every subcontractor has been there: you win a job, mobilize your crew, start pulling materials, and then reality sets in. The first pay app won't be submitted for four to six weeks. Even after

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April 1, 2026

Congratulations to Our Partners: Accounting Today’s 2026 Top 100 Firms

At ProNovos, we take great pride in collaborating with industry-leading construction CPAs and Business Advisory firms dedicated to delivering top-tier financial expertise to their clients and

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March 11, 2026

Inside Construction Project Cash Flow: Inflows, Outflows, and Timing

In Part 1, we established a core reality of construction finance: cash flow is won or lost at the project level. Each project operates as its own business, with its own billing cycle, payment risks

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February 25, 2026

Construction Factoring: A Practical Guide for Subcontractors

On most construction projects, the money moves last. Labor is scheduled. Materials are purchased. Equipment hits the site. Payroll runs every week, whether the owner has paid or not. The work gets

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February 9, 2026

Why Construction Cash Flow Is Won or Lost at the Project Level

In construction, cash flow is not managed at the company level. It is earned, delayed, or lost one project at a time.

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February 5, 2026

Why Saying No Matters

I’ve always loved the month of March. For many years, it was simply because it’s my birthday month. As I got older and more aware of the world around me, it took on a deeper meaning. March is Women’s

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January 28, 2026

ProNovos Appoints Tommie Benn as Senior Director of Sales and Partnerships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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January 14, 2026

Why the “Do-It-All” ERP Is a Myth in Construction

Last fall, I spent a lot of time on the road speaking at CFMA regional conferences and the AICPA Construction and Real Estate Conference. In conversation after conversation, one theme kept coming up.

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November 21, 2025

A Beginner’s Guide to the Schedule of Values in Construction

A Schedule of Values (SOV) can sound technical when you first encounter it, but it is one of the core financial tools used on construction projects. At its simplest, a Schedule of Values is a roadmap

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October 27, 2025

How to Improve Working Capital in Construction: QuickPay vs Other Options

Cash flow keeps construction projects moving, but working capital keeps the business alive. It covers payroll, materials, and mobilization long before the first draw hits your account. Yet many

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October 15, 2025

Connecting Data, Decisions, and Cash Flow at Converge 25

ProNovos joined hundreds of contractors and construction leaders at Converge 25, Foundation Software’s annual conference that was hosted in Las Vegas this year. The event brought together industry

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October 2, 2025

Accounts Payable: A Strategic Advantage for Contractors

Most contractors don’t think of accounts payable (AP) as a competitive advantage. It’s often lumped into back-office tasks instead of being recognized as a driver of cash flow and a key factor in

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September 26, 2025

Schedule of Values in Construction: Structure Them to Protect Cash Flow

Picture this: it’s Friday, payroll is due, and the materials you ordered weeks ago just hit the jobsite. The vendor wants payment now. Meanwhile, you won’t even send your invoice until the 20th, and

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September 11, 2025

How to Buy Construction Technology Without Regret

Technology has become a critical part of running a successful construction business. The right solutions can help you forecast more accurately, pay subs on time, and give your project teams the

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July 25, 2025

Can You Afford Not to Have QuickPay in Your Back Pocket?

Without momentum, nothing gets done in construction. Crews stall, schedules slip, and progress grinds to a halt. One delay can create a chain reaction, costing time, money, and the confidence of your

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July 10, 2025

Understanding S-Curves in Construction Project Forecasting

Construction projects are complex, with many moving parts and competing priorities. One of the simplest and most effective tools for monitoring progress and staying on top of cost and schedule

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December 26, 2023

Bobby Gonzales Joins ProNovos as Director of Business Development

ATLANTA — Dec. 27, 2023 — ProNovos, known for empowering contractors with insights into their finances and safeguarding profits, proudly announces the appointment of Bobby Gonzales as its new

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November 28, 2023

ProNovos Enters Strategic Partnership with Contractor Business Solutions Limited

November 14, 2023, Atlanta, GA — ProNovos is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Contractor Business Solutions Limited (CSBL), a distinguished software consulting firm based in

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November 14, 2023

10 Best Practices for Managing Construction Billings

Construction billing management is a cornerstone activity for every construction manager. Its significance can't be overstated, especially when you consider the challenges associated with maintaining

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October 17, 2023

Assessing Project Health: Understanding the Root Causes of Over/Underbillings in Construction

In the dynamic world of construction, the heartbeat of a project's vitality is encapsulated in its over/underbilling status. But mere identification of overbilling or underbilling only scratches the

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March 24, 2022

Women in Construction Spotlight: Rachel Soanes

This week provides an opportunity to recognize and honor women who have overcome barriers to excel in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

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construction data integration
July 9, 2021

Why Construction Needs Data Integration

The popular phrase “data is the new dollar” describes the lucrative ROI that information continues to deliver in the business world. In the construction sector, increasing tech adoption has improved

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