How SubShield Protects Your Business

RISK IDENTIFIED

Payment conditional on owner payment

POTENTIAL IMPACT

Could result in non-payment if owner defaults

HOW SUBSHIELD HELPS

Identifies clause, cites state law (void in CA, NY, NC, SC, WI, NV), provides negotiation language

EXAMPLE OUTCOME

Negotiate to pay-when-paid with 45-day maximum payment term

RISK IDENTIFIED

Liability for GC negligence

POTENTIAL IMPACT

Unlimited liability exposure

HOW SUBSHIELD HELPS

Flags clause, cites state anti-indemnity statute, suggests comparative fault language

EXAMPLE OUTCOME

Limit indemnification to subcontractor's proportionate fault

RISK IDENTIFIED

10%+ retainage held until final completion

POTENTIAL IMPACT

Cash flow constraints, money held for months

HOW SUBSHIELD HELPS

Identifies percentage, cites state caps (5% standard), suggests stepped reduction

EXAMPLE OUTCOME

Negotiate 5% maximum, reduce to 2.5% at 50% completion

RISK IDENTIFIED

Missing preliminary notice or filing deadline

POTENTIAL IMPACT

Loss of lien rights, no payment protection

HOW SUBSHIELD HELPS

Calculates exact deadlines based on state, project type, work dates

EXAMPLE OUTCOME

File preliminary notice within required window, preserve lien rights