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Subcontractor Billing Review for Masonry

The Subcontractor Billing Review workflow supports masonry contractors by ensuring all subcontractor invoices are accurate and transparent. It covers verifying completed work, confirming lien releases, checking budgets, and securing approvals. Managers process payments promptly to maintain strong relationships. By standardizing this process, masonry companies reduce disputes, avoid errors, and protect margins. Clients benefit from reliable project execution with trustworthy subcontractors. Teams gain accountability through structured approvals. With this workflow in place, masonry contractors can strengthen professionalism, improve efficiency, and deliver projects more reliably with consistent financial oversight.

Receive subcontractor pay application or invoice for current billing period

Confirm billing period dates match project schedule and contract terms

Review scope of work billed against actual progress in the field

Walk the site or consult field supervisor to verify completion

Check billing against subcontractor agreement or schedule of values

Ensure change orders are approved and included if applicable

Confirm retainage is correctly applied based on contract

Verify lien waivers are included from subcontractor and lower-tier vendors

Review for math accuracy and supporting documentation (photos, timesheets, etc.)

Route pay app to project manager or leadership for approval

Record approved amount in project accounting system

Schedule payment based on payment terms and cash flow

Notify subcontractor of approval status or request for revisions

File pay app, approvals, and backup documentation in job records

Receive subcontractor pay application or invoice for current billing period

Confirm billing period dates match project schedule and contract terms

Review scope of work billed against actual progress in the field

Walk the site or consult field supervisor to verify completion

Check billing against subcontractor agreement or schedule of values

Ensure change orders are approved and included if applicable

Confirm retainage is correctly applied based on contract

Verify lien waivers are included from subcontractor and lower-tier vendors

Review for math accuracy and supporting documentation (photos, timesheets, etc.)

Route pay app to project manager or leadership for approval

Record approved amount in project accounting system

Schedule payment based on payment terms and cash flow

Notify subcontractor of approval status or request for revisions

File pay app, approvals, and backup documentation in job records