WIP Happens: Common Reporting Pitfalls for Subcontractors and How to Fix Them

Every month, commercial subcontractors sit down to pull WIP together. And every month, something doesn't quite tie—a change order that hasn't hit the contract value, a cost-to-complete that's been static for three months, an over-billed balance that keeps flipping the next cycle.

Drawing on thousands of conversations with finance leaders at commercial subs, Claire Wilson walks through the WIP pitfalls she hears about most often and the practical fixes that clean them up.

What you’ll learn:

Where WIP breaks down most often and how to catch issues earlier

What over/under-billings, cash position, and profit trends are actually telling you

How to quickly identify which jobs need attention (and why)

How to build a WIP process your team can consistently maintain month to month