Compliance Depot was the default name in vendor credentialing for multifamily housing for years. RealPage acquired it in 2011 and it now operates as RealPage Vendor Credentialing. If you’ve landed here searching for “Compliance Depot,” you’re likely in one of three situations: you’re a property manager evaluating the RealPage product, you’re a vendor who was…
COI stands for certificate of insurance. It’s a one-page document, issued by an insurance agent or broker, that summarizes the insurance a business carries: which policies, which carriers, what limits, and when the coverage expires. In construction, property management, and vendor contracting, the COI is the standard proof that a contractor or vendor is insured…
If you’re a general contractor shopping for a way to stop chasing certificates of insurance, you’ve probably run into both names: Billy and Lumber. Both serve construction companies. Both talk about compliance. Both integrate with the ERPs and project management tools you already use. But they are not the same kind of software, and treating…
Nyasha Gutsa Cofounder, Billy 7 minute read Quick answer CG 24 04 is the ISO commercial general liability endorsement titled Waiver of Transfer of Rights of Recovery Against Others to Us. When a subcontractor’s insurer attaches it, the insurer gives up its right to recover a paid claim from the person or organization named…
Nyasha Gutsa Cofounder, Billy 8 minute read Quick answer ACORD 25 is the standard one page Certificate of Liability Insurance used across the United States. It summarizes a business’s general liability, auto, umbrella and workers compensation policies for a certificate holder. It is informational only and confers no rights. The current edition is ACORD…
Resources / Construction Compliance The Connected Construction Compliance Workflow Compliance isn’t a folder of documents. It’s a chain that runs from vendor prequalification through insurance review into your project platform and your ERP. Every break in that chain is where the loss happens. By Nyasha Gutsa, Co-founder, Billy · 11 min read Key takeaways A connected…
ProjectSight is where your project team lives. Contracts, drawings, RFIs, submittals, and cost all sit there. Certificates of insurance usually do not. They sit in an inbox, a shared drive, a spreadsheet, or a separate compliance folder that only one person understands. That split is why COI tracking breaks. This guide covers the manual workflow…
COMPASS by Bespoke Metrics Alternative: Billy vs COMPASS for Subcontractor Prequalification | Billy Prequalification · Platform Comparison Billy vs COMPASS by Bespoke Metrics: Which Prequalification Approach Fits Your Team? If your COMPASS renewal is coming up and you’re weighing alternatives, this guide compares the two platforms honestly: standardized network prequalification versus prequalification built into your…
Subcontractor Prequalification in Procore: Complete Vendor Risk Workflow | Billy Vendor Risk · Procore Integration Subcontractor Prequalification: A Complete Vendor Risk Workflow Inside Procore From the moment a vendor applies to the day they get paid: how to run prequalification, bidding, and compliance in one place instead of five. If you’re a general contractor, you…
CG 20 10 Equivalents: Which Additional Insured Endorsements Actually Count? | Billy Construction Insurance Compliance CG 20 10 Equivalents: Which Additional Insured Endorsements Actually Count? When a general contractor asks a sub to name them as an additional insured, the CG 20 10 10 01 is the form everyone references. Here’s what it does, which…
Billy and HoundDog both automate COI tracking — but they serve very different buyers. This honest comparison covers integrations, AI review depth, ERP connections, and which platform is right for commercial construction GCs.
A vague COI request creates delays. A complete, specific request gets a compliant certificate on the first submission. Here’s exactly what to include — with a ready-to-send email template.
Every COI platform claims AI-powered review. Here’s what AI genuinely does well, where it still falls short, and why the best construction compliance programs combine both.
A W9 is required for every subcontractor you pay over $600 per year. Here’s exactly how to fill it out, what errors to avoid, and how to collect W9s at scale without manual follow-up.
Primary and non-contributory language determines which insurance pays first — and most GCs accept COIs without confirming PNC is in the policy. Here’s what it means and how to verify it.
CG 20 10 ends when work stops. CG 20 37 covers you after the subcontractor leaves the site — and most GCs forget to require it. Here’s why it matters and how to verify it.
Autodesk Construction Cloud connects your project data, but COI collection, endorsement review, and renewal automation sit outside ACC’s scope. Here’s how Billy fills every gap.
CMiC manages your subcontracts and AP, but it was never built to collect COIs, review endorsements, or prevent insurance lapses. Here’s the gap and how Billy closes it.
5 Best Compliance Depot Alternatives in 2026 | Billy Home › Resources › Compliance Depot Alternatives 🎯 Honest Comparison 5 Best Compliance Depot Alternatives in 2026 If you’ve outgrown Compliance Depot or you’re evaluating modern replacements, here are the top alternatives — with honest guidance on who each one is actually built for. Billy Team•Updated…
5 Best TrustLayer Alternatives for Construction in 2026 | Billy Home › Resources › TrustLayer Alternatives 🎯 Honest Comparison 5 Best TrustLayer Alternatives for Construction Compliance in 2026 If you’ve outgrown TrustLayer or you’re evaluating options before committing, here are the top alternatives — with honest guidance on who each one is actually built for….
5 Best Jones Alternatives for Construction Compliance (2026) | Billy Home › Resources › Jones Alternatives 🎯 Honest Comparison 5 Best Jones Alternatives for Construction Compliance in 2026 If you’ve outgrown Jones or you’re evaluating options before committing, here are the top alternatives — with honest guidance on who each one is actually built for….
TL;DR Construction GCs need COI tracking built for their workflows, not generic compliance tools. Billy is the only construction-specific platform offering both managed services and self-service COI tracking. 7 tools reviewed: Billy, Jones, myCOI, TrustLayer, CertFocus, Certificial, SmartCompliance. Evaluation pillars: automated COI collection, vendor prequalification, policy verification accuracy. 👉 See the full breakdown of Billy’s…
Hold harmless agreement explained — definition, 3 types, how it works with insurance, state law considerations, and construction examples. Plain-English guide.
