Cash Flow Forecasting

See projected income from upcoming payment applications and retention releases. Plan ahead with real numbers and what-if scenario analysis.

Key Benefits

• Projected income from upcoming applications - Expected income per application based on your scheduled submission dates.
• Retention release forecasting - Retention release dates feed into your cash flow forecast so you see when that money arrives.
• What-if scenario analysis - Model different payment scenarios to understand how delays affect your cash position.
• Real numbers not guesswork - Every figure comes from your actual contract values and completion data.

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Related Cash Flow Resources

• Retention Release Schedule Generator - Forecast retention cash inflows from practical completion dates and release terms.
• Retention Management - Connect cash flow forecasts to retained balances and release schedules.
• Payment Applications - Use application values, expected dates, and net due figures as the basis for cash forecasts.
• Payment Application Template Generator - Preview how gross value, retention, and net due affect the next amount expected in.

Common Questions

How does BuildQS forecast construction cash flow?

BuildQS uses payment application values, expected submission timing, contract progress, and retention release dates to show expected cash inflows from live project data.

Can I model payment delays without changing live data?

Yes. What-if scenarios let you test payment delays, retention changes, or earlier approvals without editing submitted applications or live project records.

Does retention release affect the cash flow forecast?

Yes. Retention release dates are part of the forecast, which helps subcontractors plan for withheld cash coming back after practical completion or the defects period.

Who is cash flow forecasting for?

It is most useful for subcontractor directors, finance teams, and commercial managers who need to see expected income across several projects before month end.

Related features: Retention Management, Automatic Calculations, Xero Integration.

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