Subcontractor risk scores can simplify complex decisions—but only if they’re done right. This article breaks down the five most common mistakes in subcontractor risk scoring, from outdated data to overreliance on single metrics, and offers practical fixes to help you build a smarter, stronger, and more defendable risk process.

Risk scoring is only as strong as the data and context behind it. Too often, contractors and risk managers rely on outdated numbers, overweight single metrics, or treat scores like predictions instead of insights. In this article, Maple Insight breaks down the five most common subcontractor risk scoring mistakes—and how to avoid them—so your decisions are accurate, consistent, and defensible.

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.