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The Money‑Making Blueprint for Construction Companies
A financial and operational blueprint built exclusively for contractors and construction business owners—covering job costing, subcontractor compliance, equipment depreciation, cash flow management, and tax strategy to turn busy operations into profitable ones.
By Jason Astwood · Founder & Lead Tax Strategist
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- Union National Tax
- Page Count
- 161 pages
- Format
- digital
Overview
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“The Money-Making Blueprint for Construction Companies” shows contractors how to move from bid-and-hope chaos to a disciplined, data-driven construction business that reliably makes money on every project. Jason Astwood breaks down the core levers of profitability—job costing, cash flow, overhead control, pricing, and change-order management—and shows how to turn them into repeatable systems your whole team can follow. The book walks owners through building an accountable leadership structure, standardizing project management, and choosing the right niche and clients so crews stay productive, and margins stay healthy, even in a competitive market. With practical checklists and examples, it helps you understand your numbers, avoid “profit-bleed” jobs, and transform your construction company into a stable, scalable asset instead of a stressful, owner-dependent grind.
Key Takeaways
- Job costing — know which projects make money and which ones bleed
- Equipment depreciation and Section 179 strategy
- Cash flow management for project-based billing cycles
- Payroll and tax strategy built specifically for contractors
- Margin tracking and overhead alignment for construction operations
What You'll Learn
Practical strategy points pulled directly from this Union National Tax resource.
Master Job Costing
Track labor, materials, and overhead per project to know your real profit on every job.
Fix Cash Flow
Manage the gap between job start and payment collection to eliminate the feast-or-famine cash cycle.
Reduce Your Tax Bill
Use S-Corp structuring, equipment depreciation, and deduction strategy built for the construction industry.
Stay Compliant
Properly classify subcontractors, issue 1099s, and protect your business from IRS penalties.
About the Author
Jason Astwood is an IRS Enrolled Agent and founder of Union National Tax. He specializes in proactive tax strategy and fractional CFO leadership for S-Corp business owners.
Jason Astwood
Founder & Lead Tax Strategist
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“A practical blueprint for construction owners to eliminate chaos and build a more profitable, organized company.”
Michael Torres
Owner & General Contractor • Torres Built Construction, LLC
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