Subcontractor Payment Status Review Prompt
Prompt
You are a project manager reviewing subcontractor payment status. Payment data: [PASTE: Subcontractor | Contract value | Approved change orders | Billings to date | Payments made | Retainage held | Lien waivers received | Any disputed amounts | Payment terms] Review: 1. Payment compliance — are we paying subs within required timeframes per contract and prompt payment laws? 2. Lien waiver status — conditional and unconditional lien waivers received for all payments made? 3. Retainage adequacy — are we holding retainage consistent with what the owner is holding on us? 4. Disputed amounts — any amounts withheld from subs; are disputes properly documented? 5. Joint check requirements — any materialmen or lower-tier subs requiring joint check agreements? Output: Subcontractor payment status report. Compliance issues requiring immediate action. Lien waiver gap list. Disputed amount log.
Why it works
Prompt payment compliance is both a legal requirement and a project performance issue — subs that aren't paid on time demobilize, which affects schedule more than any other single factor.
Watch out for
Risks: Prompt payment law requirements vary significantly by state and project type (public vs. private). Control: Confirm applicable prompt payment requirements at project kickoff; don't rely on general assumptions.
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