Unitweeks
Benchmark, £1m–£15m contractorsOver 12
How to calculate it
Weeks until the 13-week forecast's lowest closing balance hits zero at current burn, assuming receipts on contractual dates.
Why it matters
The one number an owner should be able to say without looking it up.
The Taxtful view
Under eight weeks, talk to the bank now while you don't need to. Under four, stop tendering for anything with a long mobilisation.
Every Taxtful client sees this number on their Taxtful View each month, with the benchmark alongside. Benchmarks are drawn from our own client base and published sector data; ranges vary by trade and contract type.
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