Cash flow isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet. It’s the lifeblood of every construction business. Get it wrong and you’re stuck chasing checks and juggling credit lines. Get it right and you unlock growth, stability and peace of mind.
In this episode of The Building Code by Buildertrend, host Charley Burtwistle, VP of Core Operations at Buildertrend, and guest host, Sarah Kate Hartt, Senior Product Manager at Buildertrend, sit down with Elizabeth Splan, Director of Finance and HR at Basements Plus. Elizabeth pulls back the curtain on how her company turned cash management form a stress point to a growth engine.
💬 Quotes you’ll hear in this episode:
- “Cash will come if you have good processes to support it.” – Elizabeth Splan
- “I used to check the bank in a panic. Now I check the bank for fun.” – Elizabeth Splan
- “Payments isn’t just a transaction. It’s part of how you run your business.” – Sarah Kate Hartt
- “What’s the worst that can happen? Positive cash flow.” – Elizabeth Splan
- “Builders using Buildertrend Payments are getting paid three times faster… and that kind of cushion is leverage.” – Sarah Kate Hartt
🔑 What you’ll learn:
- How to forecast like a CFO with forward-looking “windshield” planning
- Receivables made simple with Buildertrend Payments
- Red flags that signal deeper operational issues
- Why trust and transparency eliminate awkward money conversations
- How stronger cash flow led to a record-breaking $2M sales month
Elizabeth’s real-world playbook proves that strong processes create steady cash flow — and Buildertrend Payments makes it easier than ever to get paid up to 3x faster.
Related Content
- Webinar: Simplify your payment process with Buildertrend
- Blog: Modernize your construction payment process
- Blog: The full guide to construction project forecasting
Links and More
- Following Basements Plus on Instagram
- Follow Buildertrend on social: Instagram I Facebook
- Watch The Building Code on YouTube
- Join The Building Code Crew fan page on Facebook to connect with fellow listeners and keep the conversation going
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