SOV Alignment Between Prime and Subcontracts: A Real-World Walkthrough
When a sub's SOV doesn't map to the prime contract, rejected pay apps and missed billing cycles follow. This case study walks through exactl...
Change Order Logs: How to Track Pending, Approved, Rejected, and Schedule Impacts
A change order log is your project's source of truth for contract value, dispute history, and schedule impact. Here's exactly how to build o...
Joint Checks on Commercial Jobs: When to Issue Them and How to Track Every Dollar
When a subcontractor's supplier calls threatening a lien, joint checks can protect you. Here's when to issue them, how to do it right, and h...
When Scope Shrinks: A GC's Step-by-Step Guide to Negative Change Orders
When an owner deletes scope mid-job, most GCs give back too much. This case study walks through a real-world negative change order from firs...
Subcontractor Pay Application Review: Your 5-Point Checklist
Before you approve a sub's G702/G703, run it through this five-point checklist covering SOV alignment, field progress, stored materials, ret...
Float Analysis: How Long Your Money Is Actually Gone on Every Pay App
Float is the cash drag between paying job costs and collecting from the owner. Here is how to measure it on every pay app, what it costs, an...
Stored Materials on the G703: How to Bill Them Without Getting Rejected
Stored materials are one of the most rejected lines on a pay app. Here is the seven-step process for Column F: approval, documentation, entr...