Financial & invoicing terms explained

Retainage

Retainage (retention) holds a percentage of each progress payment until punch list and warranty items close.

Billing

Show retainage held and released each period on progress invoices.

Release

Contracts define release milestones—invoice releases separately from progress.

Cash flow

Model retainage when forecasting—late releases strain subcontractors.

Retainage — FAQ

Retainage release?
Contract defines milestones—invoice releases separately.
Tax on retainage?
Follow local construction tax guidance.
Disputes?
Document punch list completion before final release.
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