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Subcontractor Prequalification & Onboarding for Masonry

The Subcontractor Prequalification & Onboarding workflow supports masonry contractors by creating a structured process for vetting and onboarding trade partners. It covers verifying insurance, licenses, safety records, and references, followed by orientation on company standards. Managers document compliance and confirm readiness. By using this workflow, masonry companies reduce risks, protect margins, and improve efficiency. Clients benefit from confidence in subcontractor reliability. Teams gain accountability with documented onboarding. With this workflow in place, masonry contractors can strengthen professionalism, improve efficiency, and deliver projects more reliably while building long-term subcontractor relationships.

Identify scope of work and subcontractor needs for upcoming projects

Request company info from potential subs (business name, contacts, trade license)

Verify licenses, certifications, and required trade qualifications

Collect insurance certificates (liability, workers’ comp, auto)

Request references and review past project experience

Evaluate safety record and request EMR, OSHA logs, or safety program

Review any past performance with your company, if applicable

Send and have sub complete prequalification form

Approve or reject based on internal qualification criteria

Send subcontractor onboarding packet (contract template, expectations, payment terms, etc.)

Review and sign subcontract agreement

Provide project-specific details (site rules, contacts, schedule expectations)

Assign cost codes and confirm invoicing procedures

Add approved sub to project and vendor directory

File all documentation in subcontractor records

Identify scope of work and subcontractor needs for upcoming projects

Request company info from potential subs (business name, contacts, trade license)

Verify licenses, certifications, and required trade qualifications

Collect insurance certificates (liability, workers’ comp, auto)

Request references and review past project experience

Evaluate safety record and request EMR, OSHA logs, or safety program

Review any past performance with your company, if applicable

Send and have sub complete prequalification form

Approve or reject based on internal qualification criteria

Send subcontractor onboarding packet (contract template, expectations, payment terms, etc.)

Review and sign subcontract agreement

Provide project-specific details (site rules, contacts, schedule expectations)

Assign cost codes and confirm invoicing procedures

Add approved sub to project and vendor directory

File all documentation in subcontractor records