Jump to What compliance means in Vista Compliance codes Compliance groups The BILLY code AP Verify flag SLHD & SLIT tables Where Vista falls short How Billy fills the gaps If your company runs on Viewpoint Vista, you’ve probably heard that it “handles compliance.” And it does, to a point. Vista has real compliance infrastructure…
Most GCs choose self-service COI tracking without understanding the hidden costs. Here are 5 scenarios where it falls short — and the hybrid model that fixes it.
ISNetworld charges subs $875+/year. Avetta charges $799+/year plus a $249 setup fee. Billy charges subcontractors nothing. This side-by-side comparison breaks down pricing, Procore integration, setup timelines, and the real impact of contractor-paid vs. GC-paid models on your bidder pool, bid prices, and diversity goals.
Most prequalification platforms were built for oil and gas hiring clients managing global supply chains. Regional GCs don’t need RAVS audits, ESG reporting, or cybersecurity assessments to vet a drywall contractor. This guide breaks down the six features that actually matter, the four you can safely ignore, and why the subcontractor experience is the feature most platforms get wrong.
Most GCs still prequalify subcontractors with emailed PDFs, paper sign-offs, and scanned files. This guide breaks down the six-step digital workflow that replaces that cycle, from building your custom form and collecting documents to setting approval statuses, pushing vendors to Procore, and automating annual renewals. No enterprise implementation required, no fees charged to your subs.
Not every trade needs the same insurance. This guide breaks down CGL, workers’ comp, auto, umbrella limits, and specialty coverages for 15+ construction trades — so GCs can set the right requirements without over-insuring low-risk subs or under-insuring high-risk ones.
Migration Guide Why General Contractors Are Switching from myCOI to Billy 7 min read · Construction Compliance · Updated Feb 2026 myCOI has been around for 15+ years. For a long time, it was the default choice for COI compliance. But over the past two years, we’ve seen a steady wave of GCs making the…
2026 Buyer’s Guide Billy vs. Jones vs. TrustLayer vs. myCOI:The Honest GC’s Guide to COI Tracking Software 9 min read · Construction Compliance · Updated Feb 2026 If you’re a General Contractor shopping for COI tracking software, you’ve probably already looked at Jones, TrustLayer, and myCOI. Most comparison content out there is written by those…
Stagnant air increases heat stress risk. This guide explains how HVLS fans improve airflow, reduce heat-related injuries, support OSHA-aligned policies, and aid documentation.
Certificate holder isn’t the same as additional insured. Learn the difference, what to verify on a COI (including endorsements), and the GC workflow to prevent non-compliant subs from slipping through.
If you’re a general contractor using Procore, COI tracking usually breaks for one simple reason: Procore is where project management happens, but COIs often live somewhere else, email threads, shared drives, spreadsheets, or a separate compliance inbox. This guide shows general contractors how to track COIs in Procore with a simple workflow for intake, validation,…
AI can flag non-standard endorsements, but it can’t reliably determine if a proprietary “equivalent” form truly matches CG2010-level coverage. Here’s what GCs should do to avoid coverage gaps
A simple 5-step Notice to Owner (NTO) workflow for Florida general contractors using Procore: log the NTO, link vendor + project, verify COIs, and keep a defensible audit trail.
Construction compliance is one of those workflows that’s easy to underestimate until a missing endorsement, expired certificate of insurance, or unclear requirement delays payment, slows onboarding, or creates real risk on a job site. In our latest product webinar, we walked through the newest Billy platform updates built specifically for construction teams managing vendor compliance,…
Learn what CG 20 10, CG 20 37, and Primary & Noncontributory endorsements actually cover, why they matter in construction, and how Billy automates endorsement review with AI.
AI is transforming insurance compliance in construction. This 2026 guide explains what AI can truly automate—COI review, endorsement detection, vendor corrections, and predictive compliance—and what still requires human judgment.
COI Tracking in Procore: The FASTEST Way to Automate It Tracking Certificates of Insurance (COIs) manually inside Procore is one of the most time-consuming tasks for project engineers, project admins, compliance teams, and risk managers. Every subcontractor brings different coverage, different brokers, different endorsements and every COI needs to match your project’s requirements perfectly. But…
Construction teams spend countless hours reviewing Certificates of Insurance (COIs), chasing vendors for corrections, and verifying coverage against project requirements. Manual COI review is slow, inconsistent, and expensive but it’s also one of the most critical parts of managing risk. Today, AI makes COI review faster, more accurate, and almost completely hands-off. In this guide,…
Looking for the best COI tracking software? This guide compares the top tools and explains why Billy’s AI delivers the most accurate COI and endorsement review for contractors.
In construction, few documents cause more confusion than Certificates of Insurance and insurance endorsements. Some construction teams treat them the same, but they play very different roles in protecting a project and your company. The problem is that misunderstanding these documents can leave a general contractor completely exposed during a claim. Our team talks to…
Dimeo Construction has long been recognized for delivering complex commercial, institutional, and public projects across the Northeast. With decades of experience, their teams manage hundreds of subcontractors, each bringing unique compliance and documentation needs. As projects grew in scale and complexity, Dimeo faced a challenge common to large construction firms: ensuring that every subcontractor met…
7 Essential Construction Compliance Documents You Should Be Tracking Construction Compliance Documents You Should Be Tracking Maintaining compliance in construction is crucial for risk mitigation and financial control. Construction document management is extremely important but can often be complex, time-consuming, and prone to errors when done manually and at scale. Automated compliance systems can streamline…
According to McKinsey, construction is one of the largest industries in the world, with more than $10 trillion spent on construction goods and services. Because of fragmentation and underinvestment in digital technology in business operations such as accounting and compliance, labor productivity has averaged only 1 percent yearly compared to 2.8 percent in other industries. …
First and foremost, let us acknowledge that risk is inherent in any construction project. Risk assessment protocols for construction firms can vary from company to company, and every project presents unique challenges; implementing comprehensive risk assessment protocols is crucial. From unforeseen weather conditions to uninsured vendors and safety hazards, construction projects are inherently risky. The…
