Understanding Cash Flow Challenges in Construction Projects
When a subcontractor invoice runs late and payroll is due, even a small cash shortfall can stop work, delay change orders, and force urgent borrowing that erodes margins. Construction cash flow is seasonal and lumpy, with retainage, progress billing, and frequent site purchases creating gaps between billed work and usable funds. Contractors need predictable access to cash, tighter control of jobsite spending, and faster ways to collect and disburse payments so crews stay productive and projects stay on schedule.
How Truss Payments Streamlines Payment Collections and Disbursements
Truss shortens the time between invoicing and available cash by offering streamlined invoicing, card, and ACH payment options that support instant settlement, so funds post the same day. Use Truss invoicing and payment tools to accept card and ACH payments and reduce days in accounts receivable. For outgoing payments, Truss provides ACH, waiving the fee, and check disbursements that simplify paying subs and vendors and cut manual work, which reduces late fees and protects supplier relationships. Learn more about receiving payments on the Truss Get Paid page and paying subs and vendors on the Truss Pay Subs & Vendors page.
Leveraging Truss Virtual Crew Cards and Instant Settlement for On-the-Go Spend Management
Field purchases should be visible and easy to reconcile. Truss virtual crew cards let you issue cards with spend limits, require receipts, and tag transactions to jobs so site purchases are auditable and predictable. Pair virtual crew cards with instant settlement and business checking to replenish working funds quickly, reduce petty cash and reimbursements, and keep crews stocked without interrupting work. See how crew cards and controls work on the Truss Charge Cards page and learn about our business checking on the Truss Banking page.
Integrations with QuickBooks and JobTread to Maintain Accurate Financial Records
Accurate, up to date books speed forecasting and improve decision making. Truss connects payment and banking activity directly into accounting and project management systems, eliminating duplicate data entry and reducing reconciliation delays. Follow the QuickBooks integration guide to keep your QuickBooks records synchronized, and connect Truss with JobTread to align payments with job costing and schedules. These integrations give office staff and project managers real time visibility into cash on hand, upcoming obligations, and true job margins. See the QuickBooks integration help article and learn more about JobTread here.
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