What is it about?
This study proposes a new way to understand the financial health of construction projects by using an idea borrowed from fluid mechanics, called the “Financial Reynolds Number.” By analyzing cash flow data from six housing projects in Turkey, the research shows that this method detects financial risks earlier than traditional tools. Unlike standard S-curves, which only show overall progress, the Relative Financial Reynolds Number highlights sudden shocks, delays, or liquidity problems. This can help project managers and investors spot risks sooner and make better financial decisions.
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Why is it important?
Financial problems in construction can build up before they become obvious in conventional progress reports. This study offers an additional way to identify emerging cash flow stress, using evidence from six housing projects in Turkey. Earlier warning may help contractors and project managers review payment schedules, plan funding needs and respond before financial pressures become harder to manage
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As a construction practitioner and researcher, I am interested in connecting financial analysis with the day-to-day realities of project management. This study explores how an idea from fluid mechanics can offer a different perspective on construction cash flows. My aim is to help turn project data into useful warning signals that support better-informed management decisions
ERMAN TUMTURK
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This page is a summary of: A framework for identifying turbulence periods with the relative financial Reynolds number: case study on six construction projects, Engineering Construction & Architectural Management, August 2026, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/ecam-09-2025-1553.
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