Why Electrical Subcontractors Need Cru’s Financial Automation

Electrical subcontractors face tight margins, fluctuating material costs, and slow invoice payments. Cru’s AI-driven platform solves these challenges by automating your financial workflows—so you can focus on wiring, lighting, and controls instead of chasing numbers.

• Reduce Material Costs by enforcing pre-negotiated unit rates on copper wiring, conduit, switchgear, and more

• Predict Cash Flow with real-time and forward-looking insights to avoid project delays

• Accelerate Payments through automated compliance tracking (lien waivers, insurance, OSHA)

• Increase Profitability via granular, project-level financial visibility

Master Material Unit Rates and Protect Your Margins

Electrical materials can vary widely in price. Cru’s material cost management system:

1. Monitors Unit Rates for copper, conduit, panels, and conductors

2. Flags Price Deviations against industry benchmarks before you purchase

3. Enforces Negotiated Rates across purchase orders and invoices

Forecast Cash Flow to Keep Projects on Schedule

Unexpected cash crunches derail jobs. Cru aggregates your:

• Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Accounts Payable (AP)

• Payroll

• Purchase Orders

… all into a single dashboard that delivers real-time and predictive cash flow reports, so you can plan purchases of transformers, control panels, and specialty lighting without interruption.

Automate Compliance and Unlock Faster Payments

Slow payments often stem from missing documentation. Cru automates:

• Lien Waiver Collection

• Insurance Certificate Submission

• OSHA & Safety Documentation

…so you meet general contractor requirements automatically, reducing payment delays by up to 70%.

Gain Project-Level Financial Visibility

Cru breaks down profitability by jobsite, letting you:

• Track labor costs versus budget on conduit installations

• Monitor overtime on large commercial lighting projects

• Compare actual spend on switchgear versus estimates

This granular insight helps you identify profit leaks and optimize each project.

Save Time, Cut Overhead, and Scale Efficiently

By eliminating manual spreadsheet updates and admin tasks, Cru helps electrical subcontractors:

• Save up to $50,000/year in reduced finance tool fees and human error

• Reclaim 5+ hours/week previously spent on accounts receivable follow-up

• Onboard new projects in minutes with 24/7 expert support

How to Get Started with Cru

1. Connect Your ERP & Project Systems

2. Enable Cru Integrations—we’ll guide you through setup

3. Customize Your Dashboard with the metrics that matter most (AR aging, cash runway, margin by project)

Ready to transform your electrical contracting business?
👉 Schedule a free Cru demo today and see how AI-powered financial automation drives profitability, efficiency, and growth.