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Progress Billing & Invoicing Process for Concrete

The Progress Billing & Invoicing Process workflow helps concrete contractors manage payments with accuracy and transparency. It includes verifying progress, preparing milestone-based invoices, confirming approvals, and reconciling billing with budgets. Managers ensure accuracy and timeliness to protect cash flow. By following this process, concrete companies reduce disputes, protect profitability, and improve efficiency. Clients benefit from confidence in transparent billing linked to actual progress. Teams gain accountability through structured reviews. With this workflow in place, concrete contractors can strengthen professionalism, improve financial stability, and deliver projects more reliably with consistent cash management.

Review contract billing terms (schedule of values, milestones, or % complete)

Confirm current work progress with field team or site walk

Calculate percent complete for each line item or milestone

Draft the billing application or invoice with updated totals

Include approved change orders and any required documentation

Apply retainage according to contract terms

Attach backup documentation (photos, timecards, material receipts, etc.)

Review draft billing with project manager or leadership

Submit invoice or pay app to client or GC by required date

Confirm receipt and follow up on approval status

Track invoice aging and update accounts receivable records

Log payment once received and update job cost tracking

File billing documents and confirmations in project records

Communicate payment status with internal team

Review contract billing terms (schedule of values, milestones, or % complete)

Confirm current work progress with field team or site walk

Calculate percent complete for each line item or milestone

Draft the billing application or invoice with updated totals

Include approved change orders and any required documentation

Apply retainage according to contract terms

Attach backup documentation (photos, timecards, material receipts, etc.)

Review draft billing with project manager or leadership

Submit invoice or pay app to client or GC by required date

Confirm receipt and follow up on approval status

Track invoice aging and update accounts receivable records

Log payment once received and update job cost tracking

File billing documents and confirmations in project records

Communicate payment status with internal team