Financial Modelling Tool for Construction Companies
As a construction company, understanding how your cash flow may fluctuate throughout a project and knowing when to make strategic financial decisions is essential. Brixx offers the financial tools you need to gain timely and crucial insights to guide your construction projects.
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Project Setup
- Project name: “Connor’s Construction Ltd”
- Time period: Monthly (ideal for tracking expenses, revenue, and project milestones)
Income Components
- Component: Construction Contracts
- Sub-components:
- Residential Projects – £200,000/project, 3 projects per year
- Commercial Construction – £500,000/project, 2 projects per year
- Renovations & Remodelling – £50,000/project, 5 projects per year
- Infrastructure & Government Contracts – £1M annually
- Sub-components:
- Component: Subcontracting Services
- Sub-components:
- Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing Work – £10,000/month
- Project Management Fees – £15,000/month
- Sub-components:
- Component: Equipment & Material Sales
- Sub-components:
- Leftover Material Resale – £5,000/month
- Equipment Leasing – £8,000/month
- Sub-components:
Expenditure Components
- Component: Labour & Workforce
- Sub-components:
- Salaries (Site Workers, Engineers, Project Managers) – £60,000/month
- Subcontractor Costs – £40,000/month
- Sub-components:
- Component: Materials & Supplies
- Sub-components:
- Cement, Steel, Lumber, Fixtures – £75,000/month
- Sub-components:
- Component: Equipment & Vehicle Costs
- Sub-components:
- Machinery Rentals – £15,000/month
- Fuel & Maintenance – £5,000/month
- Sub-components:
- Component: Site Preparation & Compliance
- Sub-components:
- Land Surveys, Excavation – £10,000/project
- Permits & Government Fees – £3,000/project
- Sub-components:
Asset Components
- Component: Fixed Assets (Construction Equipment)
- Sub-components:
- Excavators, Bulldozers, Cranes – £500,000 (Depreciated over 10 years)
- Vehicles (Trucks, Vans) – £150,000 (Depreciated over 5 years)
- Office Equipment – £50,000 (Depreciated over 5 years)
- Sub-components:
- Component: Current Assets (Working Capital & Inventory)
- Sub-components:
- Cash Reserves – £250,000
- Accounts Receivable (Client Payments Due) – £200,000
- Materials Inventory – £100,000
- Sub-components:
Funding Components
- Component: Loans & Financing
- Sub-components:
- Business Loan for Equipment – £1M @ 5% interest, 10-year term
- Construction Financing Loan – £500,000, repaid over project duration
- Sub-components:
- Component: Owner & Investor Contributions
- Sub-components:
- Initial Capital Investment – £250,000
- Private Investors – £1M
- Sub-components:
Scenario Planning in Brixx
- Project Delays
- Adjust project timelines by 3, 6, or 12 months to see how delayed client payments and extended costs impact cash flow.
- Cost Overruns
- Increase material costs by 10%, 20%, or 30% to test how rising expenses affect project profitability.
- Seasonal Slowdowns
- Model a 20%, 40%, or 60% revenue drop during winter months to assess working capital needs in off-peak periods.
- Unexpected Repairs & Site Issues
- Create an Unexpected Expenses component to model surprise repair costs of £20,000, £50,000, or £100,000 on major projects.
Dashboard & Reporting
- Cash Flow Report:
- Track project income and expenses over time, highlighting the impact of delayed payments and extended costs.
- Balance Sheet:
- Monitors assets (equipment, cash) vs. liabilities (loans)
- Profit & Loss Statement:
- Calculates gross & net profitability of all projects
- Break-Even Analysis:
- Determine the revenue required for profitability
Who can use this Brixx template?
- General contractors
- Property developers
- Construction project managers
Brixx is a great tool for:
- Anyone managing construction projects and budgets
- Financial controllers or accountants in the construction industry
What are the benefits for construction companies?
- The template is built specifically for the construction sector, covering project planning, budgeting, and cost management
- Easily model cash flow, material costs, labour expenses, and financing requirements
- Quickly analyse project profitability and financial health using clear graphs and reports
- Assess the financial impact of new projects, changes in material costs, or unexpected delays
- Receive instant feedback when testing different scenarios like project scope changes, contract variations, or financing adjustments
Strategic forecasting in Brixx
- Evaluating the impact of fluctuating material and labour costs on project profitability
- Demonstrating projected revenue and expenses to support loan or investor applications
- Forecasting and budgeting for equipment, workforce, and site development costs
- Planning financial requirements for new projects, expansions, or acquisitions
- Assessing the financial impact of market conditions, contract changes, and regulatory updates
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