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TL;DR: SPM sets up ControlQore for demolition contractors with cost codes by demolition phase and material type aligned to the estimate structure. Foremen post actual costs daily. Weekly: actual cost per phase against estimated cost. Monthly: WIP schedule from actual data. Full setup in 30 days, fully operational in 60 days.

ControlQore for Demolition

ControlQore for
Demolition Contractors.

QuickBooks shows you total labor cost. ControlQore shows you actual cost per phase against estimated cost per phase — every week, while the job is running. Here is how SPM builds the system for demolition contractors.

Published: May 2026  ·  Updated: May 2026
Week 2
When Job Variance Is Visible
30 Days
ControlQore Setup Complete
60 Days
Fully Operational
5 hrs/mo
Owner Time Required
The Setup

How SPM Builds ControlQore for Demolition Contractors

The cost code structure is the foundation. Cost codes built to match the demolition estimate format produce direct actual vs estimated comparison by cost category weekly. Cost codes built from a generic template produce blended totals that hide variance until closeout.

Cost Codes by PHASE

soft demo and salvage, structural demo by section, debris removal by material, grading and restoration. Each cost code maps to the corresponding category in the demolition estimate. When a foreman posts hours it hits the same bucket used in the bid.

Weekly Variance Review

Actual cost per phase against estimated cost. When any cost code runs more than 10% over estimated cost for two consecutive weeks SPM flags it. The cause is identifiable in the cost code detail. If a change order applies SPM builds and submits it.

Tipping Fees by Material Type

Tipping fees allocated to specific material streams as direct costs rather than overhead. When tipping fee rates increase after bid date the variance is visible in the cost code and a change order is evaluated.

Heavy Equipment Mobilization SOV

Crane setup, equipment mobilization, and site establishment billed as a front-loaded SOV line at actual cost percentage - not at the GC-preferred 5-8 percent. SPM negotiates mobilization billing on every demolition contract.

Monthly Deliverables

What the Owner Gets Every Month

WIP schedule from actual ControlQore data. Cost-to-cost percentage complete by job. Overbilled and underbilled positions. Projected final margin updated from actual cost trajectory. Ready for bonding and banking discussions.
Job-level P&L by cost code. Every active job showing actual gross margin vs estimated. Completed jobs showing actual vs estimated at closeout to calibrate future demolition estimates.
13-week cash flow forecast. Every cash outflow and inflow mapped 13 weeks forward. Cash gaps visible 8 weeks before they occur.
AR aging and collections report. Every invoice over 30 days flagged. Collections calls made every Monday. Most clients have $50,000-$200,000 in earned AR cleared in the first 30 days of engagement.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How does ControlQore work for demolition contractors?
SPM builds ControlQore cost codes aligned to the demolition estimate structure - cost codes by demolition phase and material type. Foremen post actual costs daily by cost code. Weekly: actual cost per phase against estimated cost. Monthly: WIP schedule from actual data. The owner sees job-level profitability in week two not at closeout.
What cost codes does SPM build for demolition contractors?
Cost codes for demolition contractors include: soft demo and salvage, structural demo by section, debris removal by material, grading and restoration. Each cost code maps to the corresponding category in the estimate so actual vs estimated comparison is direct and weekly.
What is ControlQore?
ControlQore is purpose-built construction job costing and WIP reporting software for commercial subcontractors at $1M-$12M. More capable than QuickBooks for job costing, more affordable than Sage or Foundation. SPM sets it up and manages it. The owner does not have to learn it.
How long does ControlQore setup take?
30 days for setup, 60 days to fully operational. Cost codes aligned to the trade estimate structure, chart of accounts migration, and WIP schedule template are all built in month one.
Does ControlQore replace QuickBooks?
Yes. SPM migrates all clients from QuickBooks to ControlQore at engagement start. ControlQore handles all accounting functions plus construction-specific job costing and WIP reporting that QuickBooks cannot do at the depth commercial subcontractors need.
How much does ControlQore cost?
Approximately $100 per month per $1M in revenue. A $4M subcontractor pays approximately $400 per month for ControlQore in addition to the SPM fee. Significantly less than Sage 100 or Foundation while more capable than QuickBooks for job costing.
Do I need to handle payroll in ControlQore?
No. SPM does not handle payroll. ControlQore integrates with payroll providers. SPM has vetted payroll partners including prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon integrations.
Josh Luebker
Josh Luebker
Fractional CFO · The Construction CFO

Former commercial construction PM and master electrician. 150+ projects, $300M+. Fractional CFO for commercial subcontractors $1M–$12M. About Josh →

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