The FieldPass Blog
Practical guides on construction compliance, subcontractor documentation, and staying ahead of regulatory changes.
How to Verify a Subcontractor's Certificate of Insurance (COI) — A GC's Complete Guide
Learn how general contractors can verify subcontractor certificates of insurance, spot fake COIs, and protect their projects from costly coverage gaps.
OSHA 300A Annual Summary: What Contractors Need to Know for 2026
The OSHA 300A posting deadline is now. Learn what general contractors must post, when to post it, penalties for non-compliance, and how to prepare your annual summary.
Experience Modification Rate (EMR) Explained: What Every Contractor Should Know
Learn how the Experience Modification Rate works, why it matters for bidding and insurance, and what general contractors can do to lower their EMR.
Lien Waiver Types Explained: Conditional vs. Unconditional for General Contractors
Understand the four types of lien waivers in construction — conditional, unconditional, progress, and final — and when to use each to protect your project.
Workers' Compensation Requirements for Subcontractors: What GCs Need to Know
Understand workers' compensation requirements for subcontractors, what happens when coverage lapses, and how general contractors can protect themselves from liability.
Construction Document Management: Why GCs Still Lose Track of Compliance Docs
General contractors lose hours every week chasing compliance documents. Here's why spreadsheet tracking fails and what a modern document management process looks like.
What Is Subcontractor Prequalification? A General Contractor's Guide
Learn what subcontractor prequalification is, why general contractors need it, and how to build a prequalification process that protects your projects.