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How should a mid-size construction company organize its filing system?

Mid-size construction companies have complex filing needs spanning multiple active projects, subcontractor relationships, bonding, insurance, equipment records, and HR. A practical approach: organize by project as the primary structure. Each project gets a file drawer section or dedicated cabinet containing: prime contract, subcontractor agreements, lien waivers, permits, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project correspondence. Financial records (invoices, pay applications, progress billing) may be organized separately by project or by month. HR and administrative records in separate locked cabinets. Bonding documents and insurance certificates need accessible, organized storage for on-demand retrieval. For large project volumes, a dedicated project file room with lateral cabinets organized by project number is more efficient than vertical cabinets. FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960.
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