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Construction Business Financing: Equipment, Payroll, and Project Cash Flow

How contractors and construction companies fund equipment, payroll between progress payments, and new projects.

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The construction cash flow gap

Contractors pay for labour and materials upfront, then wait for progress payments — and statutory holdbacks can delay a portion of payment until project completion.

Funding options

Tips for approval

Provide contracts in hand, a schedule of receivables, and bank statements that show a history of completed projects.

Frequently asked questions

Can contractors get financing for a specific project?

Yes. Many lenders fund working capital against signed contracts and your revenue history.

Funding options mentioned in this guide

Check your eligibility — no hard credit pull