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Cash Flow Projection

Forecast expected payments and cash needs based on billing data

7 minLast updated: 2026-01-16
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The Cash Flow Projection report forecasts expected payments based on your billing data and payment terms. Use this report for financial planning and to anticipate cash needs.

How Projections Are Calculated

RIVET calculates cash flow projections based on:

Outstanding Pay Applications

Submitted and approved pay apps awaiting payment

Payment Terms

Net 30, Net 45, or custom terms per project

Historical Patterns

Average days to payment for each GC

Retainage Releases

Projected retainage based on project milestones

Running the Report

  1. Navigate to Reports in the sidebar
  2. Click on Cash Flow Projection
  3. Select the projection period (30, 60, 90 days)
  4. Choose projects to include
  5. Click Generate Report

Reading the Projection

SectionDescription
Week 1Expected payments in the next 7 days
Week 2-4Expected payments by week
Month 2-3Expected payments by month (if 90-day view)
RetainageProjected retainage releases

Update Payment Terms

For more accurate projections, ensure each project has the correct payment terms configured in Project Settings.

Using Projections for Planning

Payroll Planning

Ensure sufficient cash for upcoming payroll dates by comparing projected receipts against payroll obligations.

Vendor Payments

Schedule material and subcontractor payments based on expected collections.

Credit Line Management

Anticipate when you may need to draw on credit facilities during slow collection periods.

Collection Priorities

Identify which collections to prioritize based on cash needs.

Projections Are Estimates

Cash flow projections are based on expected payment dates. Actual receipts may vary due to GC payment delays or disputes.

Need help? Contact our support team at support@slpwlk.io

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