Guides to buying and financing your project’s materials
Practical guides for builders and contractors in Colombia. Each one answers a specific question from the job site, with data from public sources and manufacturers cited at the end.
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Financing
GuideHow to finance the construction materials for a projectConstruction loans, supplier credit, factoring and revolving lines: when to use each.FinancingFinancing options for construction companiesWhat each option finances, who it suits and what the lender reviews.
Materials
CementHow to buy cement on credit for a construction projectCement types, bagged or bulk, and how to pay upfront or on 30, 60 or 90-day terms.Reinforcing steelHow to buy rebar and reinforcing steel on creditTechnical regulation, weight per meter for each diameter and how to pay for steel on terms.Brick and blockHow to buy brick and block on creditPartition or load-bearing, units per square meter and how to pay for masonry on terms.