How are subs really getting paid in 2026?

State of Subcontractor Billing 2026 Survey

Most subs feel like they’re the only ones chasing retention 90 days after closeout, drowning in lower-tier waivers, or fighting through a different pay app form for every GC. The reality is that they’re far from alone. But just how far is debatable because the industry lacks concrete data to quantify the pain subs endure in their billing workflow and cash-flow cycles.

We're surveying subcontractors and construction finance professionals to benchmark how billing, collections, retainage, lien waivers, lien rights, and payment delays actually play out across the industry today.

And we need you to take the survey.

What's in it for you?

• A chance to win one of four $100 Amazon gift cards
• Early access to the 2026 State of Subcontractor Billing Report when it publishes
• Industry benchmarks you can measure your business against

Survey details

• Takes 10 minutes or less
• Your responses are anonymous and aggregated, so nothing is tied back to you or your company
• Open to commercial contractors in the US
• Survey closes June 19, 2026

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