Survival Strategies for Small Subcontractors in a Big-Project World0

• Best Practices, Insurance, Risk Management
• February 25, 2025

By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Small subcontractors face a unique challenge in large commercial construction projects—big opportunities come with big risks. Long payment cycles, retainage withholding, and contract terms designed to protect general contractors and developers can make cash flow unpredictable. Without a solid strategy for managing payments, small businesses can quickly find themselves struggling to