{"id":47027,"date":"2022-06-11T08:00:27","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T23:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norimen.net\/wordpress\/?p=47027"},"modified":"2026-05-16T13:22:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T04:22:33","slug":"retained-earnings-construction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/norimen.net\/en\/retained-earnings-construction\/","title":{"rendered":"The more retained earnings a company has, the more financial flexibility it has to meet payments to its prime contractor!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hello, everyone.<\/p>\n<p>This is Enta.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47028\" src=\"https:\/\/norimen.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-06-08-14.45.09.jpg\" alt=\"THD-100\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/norimen.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-06-08-14.45.09.jpg 375w, https:\/\/norimen.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-06-08-14.45.09-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wow...<\/p>\n<p>I've been really bored up until this week, but things will finally start picking up next week.<\/p>\n<p>It's finally here.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This year really is unusual, isn't it?<\/p>\n<p>If things keep going like this, there\u2019s really going to be a wave of bankruptcies, isn\u2019t there!?<\/p>\n<p>If we could somehow use a web system to get around this kind of situation...<\/p>\n<p>And yet, it seems like it\u2019s going to become indispensable for small and medium-sized independent contractors like us.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>But that's beside the point.<\/p>\n<p>Public works projects involve payment issues on the part of the prime contractor, as well as construction credibility issues on the part of subcontractors,<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not always possible to simply categorize them as \u201cnew prime contractors\u201d or \u201cnew subcontractors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Especially when it comes to payments.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47029\" src=\"https:\/\/norimen.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/money_yakusoku_tegata.png\" alt=\"Bill of Exchange\" width=\"600\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/norimen.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/money_yakusoku_tegata.png 600w, https:\/\/norimen.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/money_yakusoku_tegata-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A first-tier subcontractor that takes on work directly from the general contractor cannot accept such projects without a certain level of financial strength.<\/p>\n<p>As expected, bills of exchange are often used for payments, and it\u2019s not uncommon to see payment terms of up to 120 days, lol.<\/p>\n<p>I imagine some of you may not fully understand how payments from the general contractor work, so I\u2019ll explain.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Let's say there was a project for 2,000 m\u00b2 of sprayed mortar worth 10 million.<\/p>\n<p>Payment terms: payment based on work completed; 40% advance payment + half upon completion, half upon handover.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 130%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">1. What Is Piece-Rate Pay?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This is a payment method where you pay for the work completed each month, and<\/p>\n<p>As of the completion of 1,000 square meters of sprayed mortar work this month, the work completed amounted to 5 million, so,<\/p>\n<p>Payments are made based on the amount of work completed each month.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 130%; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>2. What Does \u201c40% Advance Payment + After Completion (Government-Style)\u201d Mean?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>10 million \u00d7 40% = 4 million<\/p>\n<p>We'll receive 4 million before construction begins.<\/p>\n<p>This payment will be made once everything is completed and the general contractor has finished its final inspection.<\/p>\n<p>Just like with government agencies, within the second week of the month following the inspection<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 130%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">3. What is a \"50-50\" site (120; the ratio to be determined in consultation with the general contractor)?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Meaning \"half cash, half check\"<\/p>\n<p>This means that half of the monthly revenue will be paid in cash and half in stock.<\/p>\n<p>If we complete a 1,000-square-meter project this month, 2.5 million will be paid in cash and 2.5 million will be paid by promissory note.<\/p>\n<p>Payment of the 2.5 million on this promissory note is due in 120 days.<\/p>\n<p>Final: 5 million in cash, 5 million in promissory notes (120-day term)<\/p>\n<p>(The payment split varies\u2014it could be 7:3, for example, depending on negotiations with the general contractor.)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The best option is definitely commission-based pay, right?<\/p>\n<p>Of course, this wouldn't be possible if the general contractor didn't have the financial capacity, but,<\/p>\n<p>To begin with, when a general contractor is awarded a contract by a government agency, it receives a maximum advance payment of 40%.<\/p>\n<p>Since you\u2019ll use that money to cover the entire cost of the construction and will be reimbursed in full upon completion, the larger the project, the more of your own funds you\u2019ll need.<\/p>\n<p>For large-scale construction projects, interim inspections may be conducted to receive interim advance payments.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8399\" src=\"https:\/\/norimen.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/9db16e6f.png\" alt=\"Risk\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Since the more projects a general contractor takes on, the greater the risk of a cash shortfall, they must be very strategic about the projects they accept!<\/p>\n<p>Actually, since they\u2019re also using short-term loans from banks, I don\u2019t think they\u2019re likely to go bankrupt due to a severe cash shortfall...<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>That's why the general contractor wants to delay payment as long as possible.<\/p>\n<p>However, on the other hand, we subcontractors need the money as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>After all, since we lack financial resources, we tend to choose the money we have now\u2014even if it\u2019s less\u2014over money we\u2019ll receive 120 days from now.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When you think about it, working as a subcontractor for a branch office (a major company) with ample funds is, in a sense, safer.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the unit price is lower as a result. (I guess that covers the peace-of-mind fee and sales commission?)<\/p>\n<p>Top salespeople bring in the work, and the job site runs smoothly under the direction of the construction staff, so it's easy.<\/p>\n<p>And above all, the fact that you don't have to worry so much about funding is a huge advantage, isn't it?<\/p>\n<p>Payment is almost entirely based on the volume of work completed. (Depending on the type of work and the size of the subcontractor.)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It's up to the company to decide which position to take, but,<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 130%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Let's work hard together with the general contractor!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>I think that position is, after all, that of a subcontractor capable of handling payments 2 and 3.<\/p>\n<p>There are times when I get paid by the piece, and I\u2019m happy about that too, lol.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46525\" src=\"https:\/\/norimen.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4d2041278b9e9a8cb694579e9479e130.jpg\" alt=\"I&#039;ll do my best\" width=\"456\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/norimen.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4d2041278b9e9a8cb694579e9479e130.jpg 456w, https:\/\/norimen.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4d2041278b9e9a8cb694579e9479e130-274x300.jpg 274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As subcontractors, we really should save up some capital so that we have the ability to handle any situation with the general contractor, don't we?<\/p>\n<p>That way, you'll be able to handle any situation when the time comes.<\/p>\n<p>One of the company's strengths is its ability to ensure its employees' livelihoods even during times like these when there is no work.<\/p>\n<p>Companies with high retained earnings are really strong, aren't they? (Major companies really are amazing!)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We also want to do our best alongside the general contractor to help them thrive, so we\u2019re going to try to increase our retained earnings (savings) even just a little bit lol.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Work will start coming in gradually from now on, so just hang in there a little longer, lol.<\/p>\n<p>Since the national budget is slightly higher than last year's, I think we'll probably end up carrying over a lot of it because we won't be able to use it all this fiscal year!<\/p>\n<p>This is where we really need to dig in.<\/p>\n<p>Let's do our best!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>See you later.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Man, I\u2019ve been super bored up until this week, but things are finally starting to pick up next week. It\u2019s about time.   This year really is unusual, isn\u2019t it? If things keep going like this, companies are really going to start going out of business one after another! We need to find a way to use web systems effectively to avoid this kind of situation\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":47030,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[1445,3005,4709,5195,5196,5197,5198,5199],"class_list":["post-47027","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-others","tag-1445","tag-3005","tag-4709","tag-5195","tag-5196","tag-5197","tag-5198","tag-5199"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.2 (Yoast SEO v28.2) - 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