Anitel Billing Blog
Master Construction Billing: Tools, Tips, and Techniques
Get time-saving tips, and industry tricks to streamline invoicing, reduce errors, and get paid faster.
How Weather Delays Affect Billing and How to Document Them
Discover how weather delays impact construction billing and why proper documentation is key. Learn the best ways to track delays, manage costs, and avoid disputes.
Understanding Lump Sum vs. Time and Materials Billing in Construction
Learn the key differences between Lump Sum and Time & Materials billing in construction, including how change orders affect each method. Choose the best billing approach for your project to manage costs and avoid disputes.
Free Construction Bid Proposal Template to Help You Win More Jobs
Download a free construction bid proposal template for contractors and builders. Save time, look professional, and win more jobs with this easy-to-edit proposal format.
How to Craft Winning Construction Proposals (Guide for Contractors)
Learn how to write a winning construction proposal that stands out, builds trust, and helps you secure more projects. Tips, structure, and free resources included.
How to Handle Late Payments in Construction Projects
Late payments can disrupt any construction project—throwing off your cash flow and delaying work. This article breaks down how to handle late payments professionally, from invoice follow-ups to contract reminders and next steps when clients go silent.
Do You Need a Dedicated Billing Person on Your Team?
Struggling with delayed payments and billing confusion on your construction projects? A dedicated billing person could be the key to faster cash flow, fewer errors, and smoother operations. Learn how assigning this role — even part-time — can make a big difference to your bottom line.
Don’t Let Unpaid Work Slide: Why Liens Matter for Independent Contractors
If you've done the work but haven’t been paid, this post explains how liens can protect your right to get what you’re owed — and why every contractor should understand how they work.
How to Bill for Change Orders (and Actually Get Paid)
If you’re not careful, change orders can quietly drain your profits. In this post, we break down how to bill for change orders without losing money—by keeping the process simple, getting approvals in writing, and pricing changes fairly.
Retainage in Construction: Why It Exists and How to Handle It
Retainage is a common but often frustrating part of construction billing. In this post, we break down what retainage is, why it exists, and how contractors and subs can manage it effectively—so you’re not left chasing payments long after the work is done.
What Happens When the Plan Changes? Inside Work Change Proposals
Plans can change fast on a construction site. Work change proposals help keep things on track by clearly documenting any changes to scope, cost, or timeline. They protect both contractors and clients by ensuring all adjustments are approved and recorded before extra work begins.
Using Technology to Simplify Construction Billing and Invoicing
With the advent of specialized software, the process of billing, which was once a cumbersome manual procedure, has changed for the better in so many ways. Gone are the days of manual calculations and stacks of paperwork.