Progress Billing & Payment Claims

Keep cash flowing on renovation projects by automating claim schedules, invoice dispatch, and payment follow-up.

155 hrs
Time saved/month
6
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Progress billing in renovation companies requires manually gathering project completion data, creating invoices, and chasing payments across multiple tools and spreadsheets. This scattered workflow causes delays, data errors, and lost revenue from overdue claims.

Automation monitors project phases, generates invoices directly into accounting software, and sends reminders to clients automatically. the team focuses on exceptions while routine invoicing and payment tracking run without intervention.

Key features
Monitor project completion status and automatically trigger invoice creation when phases are marked done
Pull work scope, dates, and costs from project records and populate invoices without manual data entry
Validate and flag outdated client contact information before sending invoices
Send invoices to clients on schedule with payment terms and due dates included
Track invoice due dates and send automated payment reminders to clients
Update payment status in accounting software when payments are received

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Phase Complete Detectedtrigger

The automation monitors the project tracker or spreadsheet for a phase status change to complete. It captures the project ID, phase name, and completion date automatically.

2. Fetch Project & Cost Details

The system retrieves work scope, dates, costs, and change orders from the linked project data source. No manual gathering is required.

3. Generate Progress Invoice

A new invoice is created with the correct line items, amounts, and client details. The invoice is saved and assigned a number automatically.

4. Resolve Client Contact

The system looks up the correct email address using the client ID. If the contact is missing or outdated, a flag is raised for manual review.

5. Contact Valid?

If the email address is confirmed, the flow continues. If not, a manual step pauses the process for the finance manager to verify the contact.

6. Send Invoice

The invoice is sent automatically to the client contact with a templated email including payment terms, due date, and a link to view the invoice in QuickBooks.

7. Log Invoice in Tracking Sheet

Invoice details are automatically recorded, including invoice number, date sent, client, amount, and due date.

8. Alert Team

A notification is sent to the finance channel confirming the invoice was sent and setting a reminder to check payment status 2 days before the due date.

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Estimated Time Saving
155hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:6 Companies

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