Subcontractor Compliance Scorecard
Assess your subcontractor compliance program maturity with this self-assessment. Answer 10 yes/no questions across five key areas to get your compliance score and grade.
Insurance Tracking
Do you have a system to track COI expirations and automatically request renewals from subcontractors?
Do you verify Additional Insured and Waiver of Subrogation endorsements on every subcontractor COI?
Pay App Review
Do you have a standardized process to verify G702/G703 math and flag overbilling before approving pay apps?
Do you require lien waivers from all lower-tier subs before processing each pay application?
Lien Waivers
Do you track lien waiver status for every subcontractor on every payment period?
Do you use state-specific lien waiver forms where required (e.g., California statutory forms)?
Safety Documentation
Do you collect and verify EMR and TRIR from subcontractors as part of prequalification?
Do you track subcontractor safety incidents and update safety records during the project?
Reporting
Do you have real-time visibility into compliance status across all active projects?
Can you produce a compliance audit trail for any subcontractor within minutes if requested by an owner or auditor?
What Makes a Strong Compliance Program?
A mature subcontractor compliance program covers five core areas: insurance tracking, pay application review, lien waiver management, safety documentation, and real-time reporting. Weaknesses in any one area can expose a general contractor to financial and legal risk.
The Five Pillars of Subcontractor Compliance
- Insurance Tracking: Automated COI collection, endorsement verification, and expiration monitoring ensure every subcontractor is properly insured at all times.
- Pay App Review: Standardized review of G702/G703 submissions catches math errors, overbilling, and missing documentation before payment is released.
- Lien Waivers: Complete lien waiver chains for every payment period protect against double-payment exposure and mechanics lien claims.
- Safety Documentation: Pre-qualification safety metrics (EMR, TRIR) and ongoing incident tracking reduce jobsite risk and support owner reporting.
- Reporting: Real-time dashboards and audit-ready documentation provide visibility into compliance status across all projects and subcontractors.
Cost of Non-Compliance
The consequences of a weak compliance program include uninsured claims, mechanics lien exposure, overbilling losses, OSHA penalties, and reputational damage with project owners. General contractors who automate compliance processes typically reduce risk exposure by 60-80% compared to manual tracking methods.
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