Subcontractor vetting checklist resurfaces
Equipment & Contracting Media shared a concise vetting checklist for subcontractors—check licenses, insurance, references, and communication—to avoid delays and disputes on projects (x.com). The checklist was framed as essential reading for general contractors and specialty trades managing multiple subs.
Equipment & Contracting’s social post mirrors a longer how‑to the outlet published on March 7, 2022 that advised contractors to verify licenses, insurance, safety records, scopes of work and to keep a prequalified subcontractor list. (equipmentandcontracting.com)) An AGC‑FMI survey report found 70% of respondents saw an increase in subcontractor distress or defaults year‑over‑year and nearly 50% reported project cancellations or delays tied to subcontractor defaults, with electrical trades singled out among the top affected trades. (agc.org)) Procore’s subcontractor prequalification guidance recommends a formal prequalification process and maintaining a vetted roster of specialty contractors to reduce risk and speed procurement on complex projects. (procore.com)) A synthesis of academic studies and industry reviews attributes roughly 47% of construction project delays to contractor‑related causes, underscoring the measurable schedule impact of inadequate vetting. (academia.edu)) Industry checklists published for 2026 are trending toward trade‑specific insurance and coverage limits; a 2026 trade‑by‑trade insurance guide lists recommended commercial general liability, workers’ compensation, auto, and umbrella limits for more than 15 trades. (billyforinsurance.com))
