Subcontractor Payment & Compliance Review for Concrete
The Subcontractor Payment & Compliance Review workflow helps concrete contractors prevent disputes and manage costs effectively. It involves validating invoices against completed pours or reinforcement work, collecting lien releases, and checking insurance documentation. Managers confirm compliance before authorizing funds, which protects budgets and ensures fairness. This proactive approach strengthens subcontractor relationships by keeping payments transparent and predictable. Clients benefit from steady progress without financial conflicts. With this workflow in place, concrete contractors can reinforce professionalism, safeguard profitability, and deliver projects more reliably while ensuring all compliance measures are addressed before payments are issued.
Receive subcontractor invoice or pay application for current billing period
Confirm invoice matches contract terms, billing cycle, and schedule of values
Verify scope of work billed aligns with actual progress in the field
Check that all approved change orders are reflected and documented
Apply retainage according to subcontract agreement
Review for math accuracy, duplicates, or previously paid items
Confirm receipt of up-to-date insurance certificates (general liability, workers’ comp, etc.)
Collect required lien waivers (conditional or unconditional)
Ensure any required compliance documents are current (safety forms, licenses, certified payroll, etc.)
Confirm subcontractor has submitted all required submittals and RFIs
Review and approve with project manager or financial controller
Log approved payment in accounting system and schedule for release
Notify subcontractor of payment approval or any corrections needed
File invoice, compliance documents, and approvals in subcontractor records
Receive subcontractor invoice or pay application for current billing period
Confirm invoice matches contract terms, billing cycle, and schedule of values
Verify scope of work billed aligns with actual progress in the field
Check that all approved change orders are reflected and documented
Apply retainage according to subcontract agreement
Review for math accuracy, duplicates, or previously paid items
Confirm receipt of up-to-date insurance certificates (general liability, workers’ comp, etc.)
Collect required lien waivers (conditional or unconditional)
Ensure any required compliance documents are current (safety forms, licenses, certified payroll, etc.)
Confirm subcontractor has submitted all required submittals and RFIs
Review and approve with project manager or financial controller
Log approved payment in accounting system and schedule for release
Notify subcontractor of payment approval or any corrections needed
File invoice, compliance documents, and approvals in subcontractor records
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