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.

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

Conducting due diligence on Subcontractors takes time, effort, and resources, making it tempting to focus only on key trades. While some...

Information transfer between a Construction Manager (CM/GC) and an Owner is inherently complex. Given the fast-paced nature of the...

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

When we hear the word “default,” it often conjures images of bankruptcy, termination, disputes, and costly litigation. Catastrophic...

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...

Subcontractor default risk is a critical concern that extends far beyond Construction Managers or the triggering of Subcontractor Default...

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...