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Navigating the Hidden Risks of Subcontract Default Risk: What Owners and Developers Need to Know
Subcontractor default risk is a critical concern that extends far beyond Construction Managers or the triggering of Subcontractor Default...
Thomas Kellogg
Nov 11, 20243 min read


Why Default Risk Exposure Should Be in Your Leveling Sheet
Default risk generates real costs. Paying a premium for quality and reliability might feel expensive but rectifying a default can be even...
Thomas Kellogg
Oct 29, 20242 min read


The Business Case for Quantified Loss Estimation
Many organizations assess default-related risks using labels like "high," "medium," or "low." We see red and become concerned, while...
Thomas Kellogg
Oct 15, 20243 min read


Why Should I, a Subcontractor, Care About my Customers' Prequalification Processes?
Subcontractor prequalification isn’t just paperwork — it can determine whether you win jobs, get paid on time, and build lasting relationships. Here’s why your customer’s process matters more than you think.
Thomas Kellogg
Sep 23, 20243 min read


Keys to a Successful Subcontractor Due Diligence SOP – Building a Robust Process
Creating solid business processes is critical as a company grows. The more people involved in any process, the more opportunity for error...
Thomas Kellogg
Sep 9, 20243 min read


Why should I, a project Owner, care about subcontract default? It is the Construction Manager’s problem!
In a CM-at-risk or Lump Sum contract, the Construction Manager or General Contractor (CM/GC) has privity with the Subcontractors and is...
Thomas Kellogg
Aug 27, 20244 min read


I've Never Had a Bad Default, Why Should I Care Now?
In brief, you have. You have likely had many defaults that have cost real money. The truth is, although catastrophic defaults are not an...
Thomas Kellogg
Aug 13, 20244 min read


Why is “Prequal” a Bad Word?
When it comes to risk, speed can be dangerous. This Maple Insight Vault feature explores how our industry’s obsession with checking the “prequal” box has turned a crucial process into a rubber stamp. Read on to discover why the word “prequalification” might be the most misleading term in construction risk management—and what we can do instead.
Thomas Kellogg
Jul 23, 20244 min read


The Building BITE - Taking an Objective Look at Risk
Tom Kellogg was a guest on Proactive's Building BITE podcast. Tom and hosts Michael Diercksen and Christopher Epps talk about all things...
Thomas Kellogg
Jul 15, 20241 min read


Arthur J Gallagher - SDI Newsletter Feature
Maple Insight's article on the current landscape of Subcontract Default Risk was featured in Arthur J Gallagher's 2024 SDI Newsletter:...
Thomas Kellogg
Jun 16, 20241 min read


Branching Out - Inside Insight
Maple Insight was a featured guest on the Inside Insight Podcast. We talk everything default, how we can protect our projects, and the...
Thomas Kellogg
Jun 16, 20241 min read
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