Release the Retainage: What Subs Can Do to Collect Every Dollar

Retainage is supposed to be temporary—a small percentage held back while the job wraps up. But for most subcontractors, getting it released means navigating contract terms, closeout paperwork, and a GC who has little incentive to rush.

The result? Tens of thousands of dollars sitting idle on your books, sometimes for years after the work is done.

In this webinar, Claire Wilson walks through everything subcontractors need to know to stop letting retainage drag on longer than it should.

What you'll learn:

What to review before you sign, and ways to negotiate retainage terms in your favor

The state laws that may already be protecting you

How to build documentation habits throughout the job so you're not scrambling at closeout

A clear follow-up process for getting paid, from first reminder to lien filing