Build the financial success of your built environment

Q: What specialised accounting services do you offer for construction companies?

We offer specialised accounting services including job costing, retentions management, and contract revenue recognition for construction companies.

Q: How do you help construction companies manage volatile cash flow?

We provide cash flow forecasting services to help construction companies manage volatile cash flow effectively.

Q: Can you help us with financial reporting for large-scale infrastructure projects?

Yes, we provide project-specific financial reporting for large-scale infrastructure projects.

Q: What is the biggest financial risk for a construction business, and how do you help mitigate it?

The biggest financial risks include cost overruns and margin compression. We help mitigate these through benchmarking and budgeting services.

Q: What technology or cloud tools do you recommend for job costing and financial management?

We recommend technology solutions that provide seamless data flow for job costing and financial management.

Q: We are a smaller residential builder; are your services still relevant?

Yes, our services are relevant for smaller residential builders, including GST compliance and other essential accounting services.

Q: What is your experience with infrastructure clients like utility or broadband rollout companies?

We have extensive experience with Built Environment clients and provide capital expenditure planning (CapEx) services for infrastructure companies like utility or broadband rollout businesses.

Q: How often should we review our financial forecasts and budgets in this industry?

We recommend reviewing financial forecasts and budgets monthly or quarterly in the construction industry.

We understand the unique financial demands of the construction and infrastructure landscape. Our expertise transforms complex challenges—from managing large-scale projects and contracts to optimising supply chains—into clear, strategic financial pathways.

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When it comes to construction, we know the importance of helping you to know your numbers

We offer a comprehensive suite of financial services—from essential accounting to strategic advisory—to support every stage of your project development and business growth.

Accounting services that keep your business financially robust.

We handle complex contract and project financial reporting with precision and care. Our team ensures your business meets all regulatory requirements and compliance deadlines efficiently, freeing you to focus on the job site.

Tax and accounting services

Advisory services tailored to help make smarter financial decisions.

We provide clear financial strategies that transform challenges—like managing retentions, supply chains, and seasonal workload—into opportunities. We help smooth cash flow and optimise profitability across all your projects.

Financial advisory services

Strategic advice that helps you create a path to grow your business.

We help you chart a clear path forward with actionable insights and proven methodologies for expansion, tendering, and managing large-scale assets. Our strategic guidance turns your vision for growth into reality.

Strategic advisory

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Navigating project cycles when no two contracts are the same.

You know better than anyone how quickly conditions can change on the ground. In the world of construction and infrastructure, no two projects are ever the same, bringing constant fluctuations in material costs, labour availability, and compliance demands. We know how hard it is to plan when you're managing complex contracts, tight deadlines, volatile supply chains, and demanding cash flow requirements. Our tailored financial planning and reporting systems are designed to provide the stability and clarity you need to manage risk, regardless of the complexity of the build.

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FAQs

Essential insights for New Zealand's construction, home building and infrastructure business financial landscape

What specialised accounting services do you offer for construction companies?

We offer specialised services including job costing, managing retentions, handling complex contract revenue recognition (e.g., percentage of completion), and accurate tracking of project-specific expenses to ensure profitability is calculated correctly per job.

How do you help construction companies manage volatile cash flow?

We provide tailored cash flow forecasting and advisory services that account for the typical lags between invoicing, receiving progress payments, and managing large upfront material and labour costs. We help implement strategies for efficient working capital management.

Can you help us with financial reporting for large-scale infrastructure projects?

Yes. Our team is experienced in providing project-specific financial reporting that clearly tracks performance against budget for large and long-term capital projects, giving stakeholders transparent, real-time data for decision-making.

What is the biggest financial risk for a construction business, and how do you help mitigate it?

One of the biggest risks is cost overruns and margin compression due to inaccurate estimating. We help mitigate this through detailed benchmarking, robust budgeting, and setting up key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor material, labour, and subcontractor costs in real-time.

Do you provide advice on managing subcontractor compliance and taxation?

Absolutely. We ensure you manage your relationships with subcontractors efficiently, including advising on contractor agreements, compliance with withholding taxes, and proper classification to avoid legal and tax penalties.

What technology or cloud tools do you recommend for job costing and financial management?

We recommend integrating industry-specific cloud tools (like job costing software) with modern accounting platforms (like Xero or MYOB). We help select and implement the best technology stack to ensure seamless data flow from the site to the balance sheet.

How can your strategic advisory services help our construction business grow?

International markets offer significant opportunities. We help navigate currency fluctuations and export financial complexities. Our strategies unlock global market potential.

We are a smaller residential builder; are your services still relevant?

es. Our services are tailored to the size of your operation. For residential builders, we focus on maximising profit per home, managing development budgets, optimising financing, and ensuring timely GST compliance.

What is your experience with infrastructure clients like utility or broadband rollout companies?

We have experience with clients in the broader Built Environment, including those involved in utility and network installation (like broadband or water infrastructure). Our focus is on managing large asset lifecycles, capital expenditure planning (CapEx), and regulatory compliance specific to essential services.

How often should we review our financial forecasts and budgets in this industry?

Given the volatility of material costs and project timelines, we recommend reviewing your forecasts and budgets monthly or quarterly—at minimum—to allow for proactive course correction and timely adjustments to project margins.