In today’s fast-paced construction environment, speed is essential—but so is clarity. Owners and CM/GCs are under pressure to make procurement decisions quickly. Without a clear procurement risk assessment strategy, projects can stall or derail. Maple Insight explores how financializing risk empowers faster, smarter decisions that align with owner expectations.

Treating subcontractor risk as a one-time check is a dangerous gamble. In this article, Maple Insight explores why default risk must be continuously reassessed and how early detection leads to stronger project outcomes, fewer disruptions, and smarter decisions.

Prequalification isn’t just a paperwork step, it’s a critical strategy for reducing risk before work begins. In this article, Thomas Kellogg outlines how construction managers and subcontractors can improve their vetting process to avoid delays, ensure financial stability, and drive better outcomes on every project.

In construction management, fees are justified only when risk is assumed. Without risk, there is no rationale for fee beyond compensation...

Running a successful business isn’t just about delivering great work—it’s about ensuring your company can withstand challenges, adapt,...

On the surface, construction managers and general contractors (CM/GCs) can often seem quite similar as they provide similar services....

When we hear the word “default,” we often think of dramatic events like bankruptcies or terminations. However, the reality is that most...

In the construction industry, we have traditionally embraced a “one-and-done” mindset when it comes to Subcontractor due diligence,...

Achieving a best-in-class Subcontract due diligence (or “prequal”) process is no easy feat. Many organizations settle for systems riddled...

Default risk generates real costs. Paying a premium for quality and reliability might feel expensive but rectifying a default can be even...

Many organizations assess default-related risks using labels like "high," "medium," or "low." We see red and become concerned, while...